Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[Oakbark]

Like a British Crombie, to the knees

Exactly, those are overcoats to the knees: its proper name is the British Warm.
just to mention some other Overcoats that hit "around" the knees area: some lower:
Guard coat
Covert coat
Polo coat
Ulster coat
Chesterfield
Paletot
Balmacaan

And I'm not going to mention those related to the world of the Navy

 

[Jon Crow]

Exactly, those are overcoats to the knees: its proper name is the British Warm.
just to mention some other Overcoats that hit "around" the knees area: some lower:
Guard coat
Covert coat
Polo coat
Ulster coat
Chesterfield
Paletot
Balmacaan

And I'm not going to mention those related to the world of the Navy

I like the tweed Ulster coat

 

[Peacoat]

just out of curiosity: I suppose those cuts from 1910/30 aren't among your fav,
I'm asking because, as your nickname suggests, I've often come acrosss your comment here and in the other forum on the Peacoat theme, so I'd love to hear your opinion as a knowledgeable person about the longer and the shorter versions.
I wasn't looking for the long version, even if are civilian interpretations, but I always struggle to find pieces that fit my built, so this one ended up too long, which is still in line with those early 20th century ones you mentioned, but it's too bulky cause of the thinsulate lining while original peacots don't have to face these issues.

Regarding overcoats, there are good brands that use very fine wools for the shell and then they ruin everything by adding a padded lining, so instead the coat to drapes, it makes the wearer stuffed from the neck to the knees ( worse than the examples in my fit pics) cause I thought both the wool and the lining to be thinner, but they're actualy both quite thick

It's not that they aren't among my favorites, but that they were discontinued so long ago as to be no longer relevant to me. Sort of like a great uncle who died well before I was born, but who is still talked about amongst the relatives.

I have told this story before, but I had a chance to buy a 1930s peacoat on eBay once–probably 15 years ago. It had been the coat of the seller's grandfather. The weather was warm, and there were no bids on the coat, nor any interest. That coat was going for a quick song. And it was my size too–a size 42.

I told the seller what she had and advised her to withdraw the item from the auction. I also told her I would like to buy the coat for a fair price if she still wanted to sell it. I gave her my email address (this was back in the day when that was allowed), but I never heard from her. I'm sure by now she has sold it on to someone else. Several years ago, I looked for her email address without success.

What I should have done was to bid high on the coat to ensure my bid won and then paid her the difference between my bid and what I thought the coat was worth back then–about $300. But I didn't think to do that. I just lost out on the coat.

So, at this point, those peacoats are no longer relevant to me.

 

[BernieH]

I am 6'1 with a 48 chest. This is a picture of me with an Eastman G1 in size 48. Do I need to lose a few pounds around the waist to make this fit better? Thinking of asking for it to be lengthened by an inch too. Shoulders, chest and sleeves are fine, with plenty of movement. Any advice, even "get on a treadmill chubby" is greatly appreciated.

 

[thor]

That’s a nice looking jacket! Eastman are known for their high-quality products. Chest and sleeve length look fine; an extra inch in body length would be ideal, IMHO.

 

[El Marro]

It looks good and i’m not sure if I would want any extra length at all. That jacket looks like it is almost covering your front pockets as it is. Do you have a shot from the back?

 

[BernieH]

It looks good and i’m not sure if I would want any extra length at all. That jacket looks like it is almost covering your front pockets as it is. Do you have a shot from the back?

Yes, but not with it done up only with the zip undone, hence it looks really loose.

 

[El Marro]

I think that is the perfect length for you, it covers the belt all around. Any longer and it will be covering up the front and back pockets

 

[Madhouse27]

I think the fit looks pretty darn good. I wouldn’t go up or down in size or tweak this one. if you need to wear another layer under it, a few minutes in the gym might not be a bad call.

Regarding the length, there‘s something about this style that “feels” shorter than it actually looks. I don't know if my brain doesn’t process the knit bottom correctly or what but I find myself pulling my jacket down (unnecessarily) when I’m wearing it and I’ve certainly got shorter riding jackets.

I think you found a great jacket!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

I'll play devils advocate here: I think it's too small.

It looks like if you raise your hands up over your shoulders, the bottom of the jacket is going to catch on your belt when you lower them.

It also looks like it just fits your torso exactly meaning there is no room for a sweater. My G-1 does a better job keeping me warm than my A-2s do, but I still want a sweater underneath.

Also, with something that tight, anything you put in the pockets is gonna stick out like a sore thumb.

If a size 48 is the biggest they have in that model, then maybe I'd go with it. But for the amount of money you are gonna spend, I'd want something that I don't have any question about. The fact that you are asking us makes me believe there is some alarm going off in your head and you can't quite identify it. I might be wrong, but for that kind of money, I'd want to be sure.

When I find a jacket for me, I know it. I have no doubts.

Just playing devils advocate - it does not look bad at all, really. It simply looks like it could be better.

 

[Jasonissm]

I think it looks good, as others have said, a little tight in the torso. Everything else looks pretty good honestly, length is good, sleeves, shoulders also look good. I wouldn't change the length personally, also if its comfortable to wear I think its good to go.

It would fit better if you slimmed up a little, however I would do that instead of getting the jacket first and trying to change my body to fit rather than first getting your body where you want it to be and the jackets come after. Speaking from personal experience where I bought jackets that are slightly tight and when I went on a diet, I sort of over-corrected and those slightly too small jackets are now too big and have to be sold. Really can't tell where you end up maintaining at, especially if you're making a permanent lifestyle change.

But everyone's motivations are different, if getting a nice jacket gets you motivated to fit into it, if it works it works, but I've seen too many people selling off jackets after their body shape changes/doesn't change that I let it be a cautionary tale for myself.

As it is now, I still think it looks quite good and probably looks perfect when unzipped which is how I wear my G-1 most of the time usually. I've seen G-1 in various fits, the one I like the most is the trim to body style of fit I've seen in historical photos. My G-1 is looser fitting which is nice and also comfortable but I don't think it looks as good as a trim G-1.

 

[Bennarion]

I am 6'1 with a 48 chest. This is a picture of me with an Eastman G1 in size 48. Do I need to lose a few pounds around the waist to make this fit better? Thinking of asking for it to be lengthened by an inch too. Shoulders, chest and sleeves are fine, with plenty of movement. Any advice, even "get on a treadmill chubby" is greatly appreciated.


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The length of the jacket fits well, there is no need to change anything. The jacket fits snugly at the waist. The jacket is new, not worn out, you need to walk around in it for a while. After that, you can draw a conclusion.

 

[BernieH]

Thank you all. Since that picture I have lost over a stone. For my health mainly but using the jacket as motivation.

 

[Zoro]

Thank you all. Since that picture I have lost over a stone. For my health mainly but using the jacket as motivation.

Could you share new pictures then?

Looking at the ones you've posted, I would had said that's your best size without going custom, as I think the shoulders, length and sleeves are the right size but the body could use a bigger size (Edit: Maybe not? The back picture doesn't look as tight as it looks in the front). If you've lost weight and keep doing it, it can become a perfect fit but also potentially end up being too big