Just got my new AERO B3

[carl_c]

It a B3 made with B6 lampskin. It feels soft no need to break in (much softer and a bit lighter than my schott p613s), the shearling smells good.

The only thing that I'm not 100% satisfied is the fit, the body and sleeve length are perfect, but it could be a little slimmer, especially the upper arm.

Here are some photos of the fit, is it a little too big or it's how a B3 supposed to fit?

And BTW, what am I suppose to do with this:

 

[dubpynchon]

It looks like a good fit to me, they’re meant to fit big so you can layer if you need to. The shoulder tabs were originally meant to have military epaulets attached and then they’d be stitched down, but as far as I know they weren’t used too often. After a while you won’t notice them.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Do you mean that is made with the shorter B6 fleece? Strange it looks like longer fleece than my Aero B6 more like a regular B3 . Are you sure that you received just what you ordered? I think the fit looks like it should for a B3.
Congrats
HD

 

[carl_c]

Do you mean that is made with the shorter B6 fleece? Strange it looks like longer fleece than my Aero B6 more like a regular B3 . Are you sure that you received just what you ordered? I think the fit looks like it should for a B3.
Congrats
HD

Yes, it's made of 15mm lampskin, at least that's what I requested and it's printed on the recipet.

 

[carl_c]

It looks like a good fit to me, they’re meant to fit big so you can layer if you need to. The shoulder tabs were originally meant to have military epaulets attached and then they’d be stitched down, but as far as I know they weren’t used too often. After a while you won’t notice them.

I only have a shirt inside, I will try a sweater

 

[nick123]

It looks pretty nice! I've never noticed those tabs either, but I avoid these threads because they make me want a sheepskin jacket! I'd probably take the scissors to those tabs. Lol.

 

[Dav]

Looks good to me. The top of the arms are big on my B-3s as well, especially on the redskin, but I think that's how they're supposed to be, certainly helps with movement.
As for the leather tabs, yes they will flatten with wear, molding them down when wet helps, you'll soon not notice them.

 

[rocketeer]

It looks pretty nice! I've never noticed those tabs either, but I avoid these threads because they make me want a sheepskin jacket! I'd probably take the scissors to those tabs. Lol.

As others have said the arms are meant to be big due to the layering of a uniform underneath.
Personally I would not put a rank badge on those flaps, I just sewed them down. Cut them off but if you decide to sell it later it ma be a buyer bargaining point you may not be happy with -$$$£££€€€

Here's what I did:

 

[Ttown]

Jacket came out looking good but could be little trim. Too bulky for my taste but I understand people have different preferences.

 

[Monitor]

Stunning jacket but I think it's a bit large...

 

[ton312]

Stunning jacket but I think it's a bit large...

Agreed. This looks one size too big to me.

 

[Peacoat]

From what little I know about the B-3, this one looks like a good fit. It needs to be large enough to comfortably fit a sweater underneath, at least that is the way I would like it. Upper sleeves look OK to me, but I think I would sew down those tabs. Looks like you are about to take off using the small wings.

 

[Sloan1874]

The back looks a bit roomy for my taste. Having owned one of Aero's heavy fleece jackets, you're not going to need to layer too much. I'd have gone down a size, but ymmv.

 

[Dumpster Diver]

NO I disagree, I think it's a PERFECT FLAWLESS fit on you!!! awesome jacket!!! Really good cut man!

You're not swimming in it, If it's a bit roomy you Layer up and wear a nice military Scarf.

Once it breaks in you'll have a lot more room though I'm sure when the fleece packs down a bit more you know?

but I think you can live with it as-is...looks Really legit on you.

When are you planning to get old and pack on a few extra pounds, you'll be glad you got a little extra space in that Jacket, It will out live you..you know?

 

[carl_c]

Jacket came out looking good but could be little trim. Too bulky for my taste but I understand people have different preferences.

me too, but not a big problem for a winter jacket

 

[carl_c]

Stunning jacket but I think it's a bit large...

do I have an option to send it back for modification? I have a name tag, can't exchange

 

[Ttown]

do I have an option to send it back for modification? I have a name tag, can't exchange

If they can trim it down you should definitely do it man. Personally will make a huge difference. Winter jacket I get but this looks way too big for you. At least one size too big. Other wise dam good jacket.

 

[carl_c]

The back looks a bit roomy for my taste. Having owned one of Aero's heavy fleece jackets, you're not going to need to layer too much. I'd have gone down a size, but ymmv.

If it's not too troublesome I would like to have it modified, but if it is, I'm OK with the roomy fit.

 

[carl_c]

If they can trim it down you should definitely do it man. Personally will make a huge difference. Winter jacket I get but this looks way too big for you. At least one size too big. Other wise dam good jacket.

The length is perfect, just a bit roomy. I'll see if anyone in fedora lounge has ever modified his jacket and see what I can do.

 

[Chris7273]

On the large side but you will keep it long enough that one day it will be a slim fit