Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[Eagledog]

The extra leather from the bi-swing back prevents the outer shoulder area to flex and drape to match the actual shoulder.
It looks OK. Thats a "feature " of the bi-swing back.

 

[Mainspring]

Seeking opinions on this new brown Flat Head single rider - my first Shinki horsehide jacket. I probably should have tucked my shirt in before the photo was taken.

I have somewhat broad shoulders for my slim frame, so this jacket seems to fit nicely albeit stiff. I understand there's lots and lots of breaking in to do yet as I've only put a few hours of wear on it.

Thanks.

 

[Peacoat]

Yes, you should have tucked your shirt in. No way to tell where the hem of the jacket is in relation to the belt line if the belt line isn't visible.

Having long arms, I have always been sensitive to the length of the sleeves. I would like to see the sleeves on this jacket an inch or two longer.

 

[Arin666]

Seeking opinions on this new brown Flat Head single rider - my first Shinki horsehide jacket. I probably should have tucked my shirt in before the photo was taken.

I have somewhat broad shoulders for my slim frame, so this jacket seems to fit nicely albeit stiff. I understand there's lots and lots of breaking in to do yet as I've only put a few hours of wear on it.

Thanks.
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Sleeves look quite short, at least by an inch. Also the bottom hem looks short in relation to the belt line.

 

[Mainspring]

Hopefully these photos with a tucked in shirt give a clearer picture. The sleeves are cropped which seems common with the Flat Head single riders (most of the model pics show a similar cropped look) but I think the body lands pretty well when I see it with the tucked in shirt.

Open to hearing from others, though.

 

[onstar]

Hopefully these photos with a tucked in shirt give a clearer picture. The sleeves are cropped which seems common with the Flat Head single riders (most of the model pics show a similar cropped look) but I think the body lands pretty well when I see it with the tucked in shirt.

Open to hearing from others, though.
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Very robotic looking

 

[Mainspring]

Very robotic looking

Next time I’ll be sure to record a video of me dancing in the jacket.

 

[breezer]

sleeves are fine.......look at how these jackets were worn back in the day......this is how it they should be.

 

[slayer]

Fit check on ELC b-3 size 42 if i remember correctly

Feels spot on, kind of confused browsing the listings here which all list a pretty narrow chest but maybe they measure loosely

I'm 184/ 83kg
my chest is 102cm/40.2" and this fits very comfortably even zipped

 

[TartuWolf]

So here's my newly aquired Buzz Rickson's br14424 mackinaw melton wool coat:
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/junkyspecial/br14424/
Don't think I could ask for a much better fit overall.
Here it is with some medium-to-heavy layering, how it would actually be worn.
The jeans don't work here at all, but I tried to make it look a bit more militaristic.
Thoughts on the fit and look overall?


Has a very cool and function throat latch as well, giving quite a few combinations up top.
Sorry for the grumpy face, trying to imagine myself in cold and miserably winter conditions.


And it's main competitor - my original vintage canadian heavy wool navy great coat (with shoulder pads..):

A bit roomier, wider in the sleeves. More sinister looking? Not even sure which one looks more militaristic.
Which one would you prefer if you'd have to pic one? And why?

 

[Zoro]

So here's my newly aquired Buzz Rickson's br14424 mackinaw melton wool coat:
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/junkyspecial/br14424/
Don't think I could ask for a much better fit overall.
Here it is with some medium-to-heavy layering, how it would actually be worn.
The jeans don't work here at all, but I tried to make it look a bit more militaristic.
Thoughts on the fit and look overall?
View attachment 823159

Has a very cool and function throat latch as well, giving quite a few combinations up top.
Sorry for the grumpy face, trying to imagine myself in cold and miserably winter conditions.
View attachment 823160

And it's main competitor - my original vintage canadian heavy wool navy great coat (with shoulder pads..):
View attachment 823169
A bit roomier, wider in the sleeves. More sinister looking? Not even sure which one looks more militaristic.
Which one would you prefer if you'd have to pic one? And why?

The Buzz Ricksons looks fantastic. It simply has a jenesaisquoi that the other one is lacking, even when it still looks quite good as well.

 

[barnabus]

So here's my newly aquired Buzz Rickson's br14424 mackinaw melton wool coat:
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/junkyspecial/br14424/
Don't think I could ask for a much better fit overall.
Here it is with some medium-to-heavy layering, how it would actually be worn.
The jeans don't work here at all, but I tried to make it look a bit more militaristic.
Thoughts on the fit and look overall?
View attachment 823159

Has a very cool and function throat latch as well, giving quite a few combinations up top.
Sorry for the grumpy face, trying to imagine myself in cold and miserably winter conditions.
View attachment 823160

And it's main competitor - my original vintage canadian heavy wool navy great coat (with shoulder pads..):
View attachment 823169
A bit roomier, wider in the sleeves. More sinister looking? Not even sure which one looks more militaristic.
Which one would you prefer if you'd have to pic one? And why?

Love both of those.

I've always adored the Mackinaw style belted coat and that one fits/suits you perfectly. Well done! I think you do really well to incorporate such a varied mix of items into your own style in a way that works so well for you.

I admire the great coat too but it's much less my thing than the BR.

Between the two of them I'm put in mind of the classic despatch rider coat.

There was one from RMC. Another style I think is wonderful, but I could likely never pull off.

https://therealmccoys.com/products/dispatch-riders-coat-over-dye

 

[TartuWolf]

Love both of those.

I've always adored the Mackinaw style belted coat and that one fits/suits you perfectly. Well done! I think you do really well to incorporate such a varied mix of items into your own style in a way that works so well for you.

I admire the great coat too but it's much less my thing than the BR.

Between the two of them I'm put in mind of the classic despatch rider coat.

There was one from RMC. Another style I think is wonderful, but I could likely never pull off.

https://therealmccoys.com/products/dispatch-riders-coat-over-dye

Thank you for the kind words!
I love the fit but still on the fence regarding the style.
The great coat I can definitely accept more easily.
The dispatch rider coat looks very cool!
Reminds me of the awesome Freewheelers "taildragger" jacket due to the asymetric design and chest patch pocket:

 

[barnabus]

still on the fence regarding the style

I've always loved the style. I recently got a Mackinaw variant that's similar to yours, perhaps erring slightly older stylistically - like the 1918 version here.

https://www.blightymilitaria.com/en...ed-us-army-mackinaw-coat---size-42/prod_54119

I'm still figuring out how to style mine, but I'll be wearing it later as I've got to go out this evening and temperatures have tumbled here in the UK now.

Every time I wear something I have fun seeing what combo works or doesn't.

 

[TartuWolf]

I've always loved the style. I recently got a Mackinaw variant that's similar to yours, perhaps erring slightly older stylistically - like the 1918 version here.

https://www.blightymilitaria.com/en...ed-us-army-mackinaw-coat---size-42/prod_54119

I'm still figuring out how to style mine, but I'll be wearing it later as I've got to go out this evening and temperatures have tumbled here in the UK now.

Every time I wear something I have fun seeing what combo works or doesn't.

Looks awesome, make sure to post some fit / outfit style pictures in the daily thread, maybe you'll give me some idea how to actually style mine And maybe help me fall in love with the style, as currently I have no mental reference as I've almost never seen stuff like this worn, even on TFL.

 

[Justsomedude]

Very robotic looking

Surely you are in no place to comment other people's style or the style of their photos...