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Fit Check Thread for Jackets

Mplouis54

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Fit check on a couple of leathers

Hey all
I’m starting to get back into leather jackets and would like some opinions on some old “fashion types” and a newer Schott jacket.

1 and 2, is a closed leather shearling type jacket. Not sure if this would be described as a b3 or b6,

3 and 4, is a varsity type jacket from theory

5 and 6 is the Schott 594 jacket.

All of these jackets are in large.

I am looking to sell the shearling and theory jacket to fund an aero leather custom

My chest is 44inches
 

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newtojackets

One Too Many
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Fit check on a couple of leathers

Hey all
I’m starting to get back into leather jackets and would like some opinions on some old “fashion types” and a newer Schott jacket.

1 and 2, is a closed leather shearling type jacket. Not sure if this would be described as a b3 or b6,

3 and 4, is a varsity type jacket from theory

5 and 6 is the Schott 594 jacket.

All of these jackets are in large.

I am looking to sell the shearling and theory jacket to fund an aero leather custom

My chest is 44inches
First one and last one look good to me. I can’t quite tell about the middle because of lighting.
 

CJStu

New in Town
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6
Started collecting leather jackets last year and would appreciate some feedback on fit. I am 6'3", 290lb and 51" chest measured in a t-shirt. I have picked up the following:

Branded Garments Crosszip (Beast?) size 54:
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Schott 569 70's car coat size 3XL
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Aero/TB Original Hercules in Midnight Blue FQHH Size 48:
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Cockpit USA A-2 Horsehide Size 52L
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What fits? What doesn't?
Thanks
 

newtojackets

One Too Many
Messages
1,048
Started collecting leather jackets last year and would appreciate some feedback on fit. I am 6'3", 290lb and 51" chest measured in a t-shirt. I have picked up the following:

Branded Garments Crosszip (Beast?) size 54:
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Schott 569 70's car coat size 3XL
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Aero/TB Original Hercules in Midnight Blue FQHH Size 48:
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Cockpit USA A-2 Horsehide Size 52L
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What fits? What doesn't?
Thanks
Fan of the aero, the branded is ok too. The other 2 aren’t great imo
 

Herrvallmo

A-List Customer
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312
Started collecting leather jackets last year and would appreciate some feedback on fit. I am 6'3", 290lb and 51" chest measured in a t-shirt. I have picked up the following:

Branded Garments Crosszip (Beast?) size 54:
View attachment 671997
View attachment 671998
Schott 569 70's car coat size 3XL
View attachment 671999
View attachment 672000
Aero/TB Original Hercules in Midnight Blue FQHH Size 48:
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Cockpit USA A-2 Horsehide Size 52L
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What fits? What doesn't?
Thanks
In my eyes all of the jacket fits good, The Branded Garments and Aero jacket fits amazing though! :)

Cheers
 

Bennarion

Call Me a Cab
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2,336
Started collecting leather jackets last year and would appreciate some feedback on fit. I am 6'3", 290lb and 51" chest measured in a t-shirt. I have picked up the following:

Branded Garments Crosszip (Beast?) size 54:
View attachment 671997
View attachment 671998
Schott 569 70's car coat size 3XL
View attachment 671999
View attachment 672000
Aero/TB Original Hercules in Midnight Blue FQHH Size 48:
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View attachment 672002
Cockpit USA A-2 Horsehide Size 52L
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View attachment 672009

What fits? What doesn't?
Thanks
Branded and Aero great fit.
 
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TLW '90

Practically Family
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805
I just received this NOS key SADDLE KING in the mail and am not sure if I should keep it, or resell it since returns aren't accepted.

I'm completely happy with the torso and the hand pockets are positioned well, but the shoulders are a bit broad, the sleeves are a bit long, and the tapered sleeves are a bit baggy around the upper arms.
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It's tagged as a 36R but the torso measures 19" across tapering down to 16", the shoulders 18" across, and the arms 25" long from the shoulder.
I have a late 80's wranglers that I felt fit me just right, but the torso turns out to measure 20" across only tapering down to 18".
The sleeves 24" long and the shoulders 17.5 across.

I'm really not unhappy about much aside from the baggy upper arms and sleeve length, it's pretty comfortable and seems to offer decent arm mobility.
I only payed a little over $50 for it, so I'm thinking I might use it as a summer morning work jacket.
It is NOS but also fairly recent production as far as I can tell so I don't think it's anything special that I I should feel compelled to sell to somebody it fits better.


Would you just keep this as a beater, or sell it ?.
 

newtojackets

One Too Many
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1,048
I just received this NOS key SADDLE KING in the mail and am not sure if I should keep it, or resell it since returns aren't accepted.

I'm completely happy with the torso and the hand pockets are positioned well, but the shoulders are a bit broad, the sleeves are a bit long, and the tapered sleeves are a bit baggy around the upper arms.
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It's tagged as a 36R but the torso measures 19" across tapering down to 16", the shoulders 18" across, and the arms 25" long from the shoulder.
I have a late 80's wranglers that I felt fit me just right, but the torso turns out to measure 20" across only tapering down to 18".
The sleeves 24" long and the shoulders 17.5 across.

I'm really not unhappy about much aside from the baggy upper arms and sleeve length, it's pretty comfortable and seems to offer decent arm mobility.
I only payed a little over $50 for it, so I'm thinking I might use it as a summer morning work jacket.
It is NOS but also fairly recent production as far as I can tell so I don't think it's anything special that I I should feel compelled to sell to somebody it fits better.


Would you just keep this as a beater, or sell it ?.
You either need higher waisted trousers or you need to get rid of this jacket imo. The midriff showing is not a flattering loom
 

TLW '90

Practically Family
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805
You either need higher waisted trousers or you need to get rid of this jacket imo. The midriff showing is not a flattering loom
That's just how my pants were sitting at that moment.
I'm really only concerned about the arms which really become apparent when the cuffs are tightened.
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Eagledog

One of the Regulars
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131
Location
Midwest
Keep it. Do not snap the bottom snap. Get a thinner belt and buckle combination. That way your pants will not be pushed down by the thick leather and buckle when the jacket hem is fastened.
 

TLW '90

Practically Family
Messages
805
Keep it. Do not snap the bottom snap. Get a thinner belt and buckle combination. That way your pants will not be pushed down by the thick leather and buckle when the jacket hem is fastened.
If that's what's necessary then I'd have to pass it on, because I've worn this buckle nearly every single day since inheriting it from my grandmother as a kid.
I also don't wear thinner belts because they aren't ideal for carrying a belt knife and pockets full of stuff.
I have no problem with it as a jacket to wear unbuttoned when a jacket is barely needed if that's what keeping this jacket means

Do I even really have much choice here ?
I'm not sure if anybody here would be interested in this jacket with it's baggy upper arms.
 

TLW '90

Practically Family
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805
Agrees. That's the exact order I would say. I'd keep the Branded and the Aero.

@TLW '90 I like how it fits.
I have zero problem with the torso length myself, I actually love the length because it doesn't get in the way of anything I carry on my belt.
That would actually be great at work in the summer or spring because I have a belt knife and leatherman / tool pouch.

I'm not Enthralled with the arms , but that's about it.
 

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