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MrProper

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I think this G1 fits me well. There is no room to layer, but I wasn't planning to layer under this jacket other than what you see here. I want a second opinion from you guys. It’s a 1950 vintage Monarch jacket for reference.
I think that's good. I watched Top Gun with my kids and thought to myself, maybe I should get something like that. LOL
 

Eagledog

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Body looks great. Maybe a bit short in the sleeves. If you wear a watch the cuff will be in the wrong place all the time. See post #89. It would be a lot better if the sleeve had a bit of room between the knit and the base of the sleeve. The way it is now, you will be constantly tugging the sleeve down every time you move your arms.
 
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WolfofStateSt

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Hate to spam but I have long had misgivings about this L.L.Bean Trapper Jacket. Thoughts?
 

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Peacoat

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I would like the sleeves to be a bit longer, but what you have will work. Monarch was a respected maker of the G-1. I have several G-1s. like them better than the A-2. I think two of my G-1s are Navy issue. The other one or two are civilian copies.
 

WolfofStateSt

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I would like the sleeves to be a bit longer, but what you have will work. Monarch was a respected maker of the G-1.
I grew up around where they made jackets before I went off to college and post-grad. So there is sentimental value in Monarch as well for me, even if I wasn't around back when they existed.
 

newtojackets

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I now own 2 cross zip aviator jackets. I can only keep 1 as my collection is spiraling out of control. Which one do you think fits better? Which would you keep?

Rainbow country:

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Schott:
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The rainbow country has the much nicer leather but the schott is cheaper (so would get more cash back if I sell the RC)
 

MrProper

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I now own 2 cross zip aviator jackets. I can only keep 1 as my collection is spiraling out of control. Which one do you think fits better? Which would you keep?

Rainbow country:

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Schott:
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The rainbow country has the much nicer leather but the schott is cheaper (so would get more cash back if I sell the RC)
I like Rainbow better.
 

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Personally it’s mostly the collar on both, putting that aside I like the leather on the rc but I think the schott has a slightly better fit on you, but overall I think you could find one that both fits and looks better than either of those.
 

TXG8R

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Fit check on my new vintage 60’s Brooks Cafe Racer. It’s got the gold on black tag, but no seem down the back. It’s much lighter than my Aero 30’s half belt in horsehide. I’m not really sure what kind of hide this is but I’ve been assuming cowhide.
 

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dudewuttheheck

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I like the RC more, but they do both seem to fit you well. The RC is a more interesting design IMO and the leather looks nicer.

@WolfofStateSt that looks like a good fit other than the sleeves being a bit short, but not a deal breaker imo

@TXG8R looks great overall imo. Maybe a bit snug in the chest when zipped, but if you feel like it's fine, then I'd say it looks good everywhere else. Also could be the angle of the photo. If any jacket is OK to go slimmer on, it's a cafe racer
 

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