Is this A-2 too big for me?

[thor]

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[Sloan1874]

Anyone on this site who thinks the jacket is either too small or just right, should hand their membership in...

 

[kojax]

lol

 

[Pdxgeo]

Take your time and find a steal for your $300 or better yet save up another $100 or 2 and find a steal for $500! I know many are addicted to A2's (or G1's) but if you get the right fit and quality the first or second jacket in you are very lucky. So chill and the deal will come! your size is very common.

 

[ton312]

I'm no expert on this type of jacket at all but it seems that jacket would be almost impossible to be an ideal fit for anyone. It's just not cut right. As others have said You can apply that $300 elsewhere and get much better fit and construction!

 

[Bob Harley]

Thank-you for all the help and and advice everybody! I must say I was not expecting this much help, a real great community you guys have going here!

 

[Superfluous]

Thank-you for all the help and and advice everybody! I must say I was not expecting this much help, a real great community you guys have going here!

Its now your community as well.

 

[ButteMT61]

Anyone on this site who thinks the jacket is either too small or just right, should hand their membership in...

Now that I go back...the sleeves are too short. Amazing, but it's made for someone who is definitely more round than tall.

 

[nick123]

View attachment 61409 View attachment 61410 this is my cockpit usa g1 vintage goatskin size 38 i really like this ja

Kojax, you have always mentioned this jacket in other posts. Not bad, not bad at all...

 

[nick123]

Its now your community as well.

My god. When I joined this place I was as naive as could be. Had no concept of size whatsoever. Thought 3 sizes up looked fine. Then, and it's a process, I got wise, attributed to the fine folks here. Thank you for having the guts to put yourself out there. It may seem like an onslaught of disapproval, but trust me, the negative votes are simply arrows propelled by frustration with whatever schmuck came up with that pattern. There are so many good jackets out there to be had for not much more, be it vintage, new, or used. It's a learning process, and will always be. Members can seem a little harsh, but in reality, all good folks happy to help. Even the guys who are intimidating with their fortress of knowledge. Your next jacket will be much better.

 

[Gromulus]

I suggest the "Starting Strength" series and lots of protein powder supplementation. Along with good genetics and lots of hard cord gym time this jacket may fit in a couple years!

Seriously, you can do better with other brands.

Good luck!

 

[ButteMT61]

@nick123 - same here! I had a bit more weight on me, but my closet was filled with mediocre (by my standards today) jackets that were (again, based on my current weight/taste) huge. 3XL, 52, etc. Now I'm a 48, and if I had one made today, it might be more close to 47. But the looks are what really get me now. It was such a 90's "balloon" look I was used to. You can still have a larger jacket for layering, but the cut is the thing. Those jackets were all designed for guys who drink way to much beer, eat way too much BBQ, and don't care. No offense. I was one. Trying to keep from going back as I always do this time of year

 

[IXL]

@nick123 - same here! I had a bit more weight on me, but my closet was filled with mediocre (by my standards today) jackets that were (again, based on my current weight/taste) huge. 3XL, 52, etc. Now I'm a 48, and if I had one made today, it might be more close to 47. But the looks are what really get me now. It was such a 90's "balloon" look I was used to. You can still have a larger jacket for layering, but the cut is the thing. Those jackets were all designed for guys who drink way to much beer, eat way too much BBQ, and don't care. No offense. I was one. Trying to keep from going back as I always do this time of year

There is no such thing as "way too much BBQ."

 

[ButteMT61]

There is no such thing as "way too much BBQ."

If you want to not get the hammer here for fit, there is
Otherwise, point taken...

 

[Bob Harley]

Hey guys, just though i'd let you know I bought this Brill Bros G-1! (scroll down the ebay page to see the pictures) Good buy or bad buy?

 

[nick123]

Hey guys, just though i'd let you know I bought this Brill Bros G-1! (scroll down the ebay page to see the pictures) Good buy or bad buy?

C-series?? Pretty sure that's a good buy! The difference will be night and day. I'll be sure to stay outside of a ten foot radius of your grin when you get it.

 

[Hypoxic]

If those were my measurements, I'd buy it. Looks like it's in great condition!

 

[John_Z]

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Hi i'm pretty new to leather jackets (this is my first one), and I was wondering how the size is on this a-2 jacket? I feel like it is a little too big for me, and i want to trade it in for one size smaller. Thank-you for your help!

Yes

 

[El Marro]

Hey guys, just though i'd let you know I bought this Brill Bros G-1! (scroll down the ebay page to see the pictures) Good buy or bad buy?

If this fits you well then I think it was a good buy. From the jacket label it looks to be a 1971 D series jacket. The knits look like they are in great shape so the jacket is ready to be worn. Enjoy!