MickeyPunch
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RC hands down, even if it seems a bit looser at the hem than the Schott.
I think it looks good, but depending on how you want the jacket to fit(room for layering and so on) one size down may be even better(at least a more fitted look)This is size 40. Size down or is it ok? Im 5’10 140-145lbs. Thank you all
I was so excited to try them on at the store that I wasn't able to take pictures of size 38. I am going there today to try them on again and decide. Probably going for size 38, I don't need layering in los angeles and want to wear them as much as possible like my rmc buco j100 that I wear so much like it’s my uniform. Now I will have something to alternate it withI think it looks good, but depending on how you want the jacket to fit(room for layering and so on) one size down may be even better(at least a more fitted look)
Do you have any pictures of how a 38 would fit?
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It looks a little big, but with some wear, it may drape more and look less baggy. Also, you have some room for layers. It is hard to have a form-fitting jacket that you can layer with, so I guess you have to pick your poison.Hi Guys, new here and getting into the world of leather jackets. I just came back from Japan where I bought a Buzz Rickson Roughwear A2 in size 38. I'm about 5'8" fairly slim and 140lbs and I'm wondering if this looks too big? The arms are a bit roomy, torso feels snug when zipped up. My Buzz Rickson peacoat is a 36 that fits really nicely but when I tried on the A2 in size 36 I believe it was a bit too short. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Looking forward to learning
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Sound like 38 will be the one! post a picture if you can when your at the store againI was so excited to try them on at the store that I wasn't able to take pictures of size 38. I am going there today to try them on again and decide. Probably going for size 38, I don't need layering in los angeles and want to wear them as much as possible like my rmc buco j100 that I wear so much like it’s my uniform. Now I will have something to alternate it with
It looks a little big, but with some wear, it may drape more and look less baggy. Also, you have some room for layers. It is hard to have a form-fitting jacket that you can layer with, so I guess you have to pick your poison.
This is just my 2 cents.
Depending on the A2, RMC makes a slim A2; as my limited understanding goes, the original A2s and one-to-one replicas are not the slimmest since these A2s are based on a pattern from the 30s-40s.@newb it does look a little big to me. Length is tough to tell because you have your shurt untucked so it's a bit tough to judge if a 36 would be too short. A2 jackets are not the most slim anyway though.
I ended up getting the 40. My wife is with me and she said 38 was a little short on the sleeves. I will just layer it for now and when I get back to working out then it will fit better with just a tee. Im already wearing it going back to LA. Thank you and will post fit pics soonSound like 38 will be the one! post a picture if you can when your at the store againbeautiful jacket!
No need to reduce the size of the jacket. Try the A2 jacket from another brand@dudewuttheheck @WolfofStateSt @Biff42 Thanks guys for the quick response. Bummer to hear it's a bit big. To your points about layering -- I live in sunny California and was hoping to wear this with a simple t-shirt. I wore a thick sweatshirt underneath and it was a bit restrictive though. Maybe I should sell this one and get a size 36 to replace it...
took some pics with my shirt tucked in if that helps see the length. when zipped up, the bottom just hits my belt line. I do worry a bit that a 36 might be too short?
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You made the right choice.I ended up getting the 40. My wife is with me and she said 38 was a little short on the sleeves. I will just layer it for now and when I get back to working out then it will fit better with just a tee. Im already wearing it going back to LA. Thank you and will post fit pics soon
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?
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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)
Hi Guys, new here and getting into the world of leather jackets. I just came back from Japan where I bought a Buzz Rickson Roughwear A2 in size 38. I'm about 5'8" fairly slim and 140lbs and I'm wondering if this looks too big? The arms are a bit roomy, torso feels snug when zipped up. My Buzz Rickson peacoat is a 36 that fits really nicely but when I tried on the A2 in size 36 I believe it was a bit too short. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Looking forward to learning
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I live closer to the North Pole myself, but I’m sure an A2 would work in California, you just need to size down, or maybe consider going with a slimmer cut like Real McCoys if you can.@dudewuttheheck @WolfofStateSt @Biff42 Thanks guys for the quick response. Bummer to hear it's a bit big. To your points about layering -- I live in sunny California and was hoping to wear this with a simple t-shirt. I wore a thick sweatshirt underneath and it was a bit restrictive though. Maybe I should sell this one and get a size 36 to replace it...
took some pics with my shirt tucked in if that helps see the length. when zipped up, the bottom just hits my belt line. I do worry a bit that a 36 might be too short?
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Happy wife, happy life!You made the right choice.
Sounds like you made the right choiceI ended up getting the 40. My wife is with me and she said 38 was a little short on the sleeves. I will just layer it for now and when I get back to working out then it will fit better with just a tee. Im already wearing it going back to LA. Thank you and will post fit pics soon
The Schott actually has more V shape when I look closely and not get blinded by the leather difference. The Rainbow obviously has better leather and the not often seen front design, but I had this jacket and I felt it could have a straight front hem instead of the front drop, given it’s half belt length. If I can find another brown ponyboy in a size up I would definitely get it altered in the front length.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)
That’s what I thought, schott fits better but leather on it is quite mediocre. Agreed a slightly shorter front length would have been betterThe Schott actually has more V shape when I look closely and not get blinded by the leather difference. The Rainbow obviously has better leather and the not often seen front design, but I had this jacket and I felt it could have a straight front hem instead of the front drop, given it’s half belt length. If I can find another brown ponyboy in a size up I would definitely get it altered in the front length.
Aviators, off rack ones are hard to get it perfect…