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[newtojackets]

Had a quick question. i took a suggestion and found a Schott 654 Cactus label size 38 available.
I'm normally a 40 suit jacket, and was wondering if you could share how these 654 jackets fit? Are they super slim or a little roomy? The measurements I was given was a 18-19 in shoulder to shoulder which works for me, and 20 inch pit to pit which should be decent. But every jacket is different and figured I'd ask you all.

Thanks

Have you asked the seller for measurements?

 

[benjaminschechter]

Have you asked the seller for measurements?

Yes, the measurements all sound like they will likely work, but I know every jacket is different. I have a RMC Bucoj100 in a 40 that fits perfectly. The measurements for this 654 sound similar to that but it's sized as a 38. The RMC has high arm holes giving it that "fitted" look. Not sure if the 654 does that which would help it not be too tight in that area. Just overall was hoping to get a sense of how this jacket fits? Sorry if that doesnt make a ton of sense.

 

[benjaminschechter]

Yes, the measurements all sound like they will likely work, but I know every jacket is different. I have a RMC Bucoj100 in a 40 that fits perfectly. The measurements for this 654 sound similar to that but it's sized as a 38. The RMC has high arm holes giving it that "fitted" look. Not sure if the 654 does that which would help it not be too tight in that area. Just overall was hoping to get a sense of how this jacket fits? Sorry if that doesnt make a ton of sense.

The measurements provided are:
Pit-to-pit chest width: 20"
19.5in from the bi-swing guessets, or 17” between back panels.
Waist width: 18.5"
Length from top of shoulder: 27"
Sleeve length from edge of shoulder: 25"

 

[handymike]

@benjaminschechter I had a vintage version in a size 40. I typically take a 38. Here is a link to my sale with measurements of the 40 and pics on me:

FS: 1960s Schott Cafe Racer size 40

Offered for sale is this fantastic vintage 1960s-70s Schott Bros. Cafe Racer in chocolate brown. Labeled size 40 (fits like a 38-40) Measurements: Pit to Pit: 20.5 in / 52.07 cm Shoulders: 17.5 in / 44.45 cm Back Length: 26.5 in / 67.31 cm Sleeves: 25.5 in / 64.77 cm (around curve) Bottom...

www.thefedoralounge.com

I wouldn’t size down on the vintage ones. I’m not certain how the current ones fit, so ignore my post if the jacket you are eyeing is made since 1980.

 

[newtojackets]

Yes, the measurements all sound like they will likely work, but I know every jacket is different. I have a RMC Bucoj100 in a 40 that fits perfectly. The measurements for this 654 sound similar to that but it's sized as a 38. The RMC has high arm holes giving it that "fitted" look. Not sure if the 654 does that which would help it not be too tight in that area. Just overall was hoping to get a sense of how this jacket fits? Sorry if that doesnt make a ton of sense.

For what it’s worth, RMCs generally fit slim, so I suspect this may work. I am a 40 in schott, but a 42 in RMC. But keen to hear what others think

 

[benjaminschechter]

@benjaminschechter I had a vintage version in a size 40. I typically take a 38. Here is a link to my sale with measurements of the 40 and pics on me:

http://[URL][URL]https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-1960s-schott-cafe-racer-size-40.98542/

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I wouldn’t size down on the vintage ones. I’m not certain how the current ones fit, so ignore my post if the jacket you are eyeing is made since 1980.

Love how that Schott you had fit on you. I generally wouldn’t consider a 38 but the measurements sound like they could work well. Just torn lol

It’s also odd that your size 40 had 17.5 shoulder which would definitely be too small for me but the 38 I’m looking at is 18-19inch shoulders. Mine is from 60s/70s I believe due to the cactus tag.

 

[benjaminschechter]