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Fellas - these aren't off the rack jackets...jsut sayin' - would not expect consistency on numbers...
So basically you just close your eyes, reach into the closet and win.
Absolutely. It's a SPOT on fit. And it's got some really good looking roommates to boot!When I saw the 25.5" back length shown on John Chapman's website, my only concern was that the Ventura might be too short, although as anyone can clearly see, if the Ventura were 27" in the back, it would be too long for me in the body.
I've finally got a few now that fit me. Unfortunately, this is probably the last week I can wear leather jackets to work (temps in the high 80's next week), whereas in Chicago you @ton312 still have a few weeks left this season to wear leather jackets.So basically you just close your eyes, reach into the closet and win.
Yeah but I tell ya I'm ready to hang 'em up and sport a t-shirt and dad shorts! Until my 30's HB arrives. Then it's t-shirt, dad shorts and that midnight blue beauty. All from the comfort and safety of my living roomI've finally got a few now that fit me. Unfortunately, this is probably the last week I can wear leather jackets to work (temps in the high 80's next week), whereas in Chicago you @ton312 still have a few weeks left this season to wear leather jackets.
Thanks Craig! I am particularly partial to your Himel Frobisher!!Fanch, your Ventura is gorgeous!
I think that the original Californian Ventura pattern that JC sent to Himel might have had buckles on the sleeves but have a vague recollection of John telling me that he didn't send the buckles to Himel for whatever reason (recent memory not so good these days). No question the sleeve buckles add pizzazz, although I'm of two minds as I am told occasionally the buckles can snag on something. Honestly said though, I'm just as happy with the plain cuff as is. I wish that JC would chime in here, but he seems to be the ultimate non-self-promoter.It's interesting how Terry' still has the buckle sleeves while Fanch's has the Forbisher style.
seems to be the ultimate non-self-promoter