USW Vintage Cow

[Kt Templar]

You may have seen the problems some of us smaller guys have had with the sizing of the US Wings jackets. I wrote to them... 40 inch chest 1XXlb etc etc. They came back and said we have a medium that should suit you fine! I played it safe i thought so got a Goatskin A2 in Small. It swamped me!

Ok, round 2, let's try a XS! After a lot of tooing and frowing with USW who are crazily suspicious of international buyers BTW (They won't even take AMERICAN Express) but I finally got one that fits. Sleeves are good, it's fine in the shoulders and the leather is nice, would have preferred goat but this will do nicely. Most jackets are a bit long on me but this ok. At $79.99 a bargain.

Thanks for the heads up Michaelson I can stave off my urge to buy an Aero for a few months.

 

[Technonut]

Looks good Kt.... I'm glad to see you made it through the U.S. Wings sizing maze...

 

[Feraud]

The jacket looks good KT.

In reading about these USW jackets I am amazed at how large the sizing runs. I expect variations in size from different manufactureres but USW appears to run extermely large.

Does anyone know why this is?

 

[griffer]

(there's an old crude joke about depth perception running through my head...)

Seriously, I think we have a different idea of 'fit' than the modern american male.

Whether it be preference, ignorance, or function (fitting aorund huge guts or over bulky sweaters), I think the market in general expects a very roomy fitting jacket. Maybe USW is trying to cater to that?

 

[Fletch]

Whether the trend be massive beerbellies OR gym-rat upper bodies OR XXXXXXL gangsta hoodies, quite a few present day males REQUIRE as oversize a fit as possible. Add to that the vast number who don't think about it much other than looser=comfier, and you have 95% of the market right there.

 

[Feraud]

I am not sure who requires these overly large sizes. Other than exploiting a hip hop trend (or should it properly be called prison garb), I rarely see fellows who need such oversize jackets.
Beerbellies and broad shoulders included.

Exploiting a market, yes. A necessity, not sure about that. I agree most people could care less about the fit of their clothes.

 

[Michaelson]

I glad it finally worked out, KT!:eusa_clap

HIGH regards! Michaelson

 

[Duck]

I must have got lucky with my Indy goat, because it fits like a charm. It is a size xl and fits like it was custom made for me.
Oh, KT your jacket looks great!!!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks good KT!!
From an A2 guy(way too many).
HD

 

[davyjones007]

KT the jacket looks great. I have a 47 inch chest with 36 sleeve, so I fell when it comes to getting a good fit. You said you wished it was goat...I take it that this jacket is distressed cow?

 

[Estevan]

A very decent fit if I do say so myself. glad you are pleased and the quest is over.

 

[Kt Templar]

Thank you for your kind comments folks.

DaveyJones007: yes it is what they call "Vintage Cowhide" it is a sort of sanded cowhide very soft.

 

[Kt Templar]

Sorry, to bring this little thread back but I thought you'd might enjoy a little development. The jacket is pretty nice, but the "Vintage" effect was a little too suedy for my taste.

Sooo, I go myself a pot of Pecards and got to work. All I can say is... it's worked wonders. I'm very pleased with the results so far.

And the the Pecard fans out there, I know, I know... "I told you so".

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Did you use the brown Pecards dressing...?

 

[Kt Templar]

Did you use the brown Pecards dressing...?

Nope, standard leather dressing. Surprising, n'est pas?

 

[Technonut]

Looks very nice Kt.....

 

[Peacoat]

Excellent results! Amazing difference. Love the new look.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Now..you're talkin!:eusa_clap
HD

 

[Estevan]

Wow!

I am a long time Pecards fan and I must tell you, it looks fabulous. You did a great job. The grain is really popping out now!

 

[jgilbert]

The loose fit thing. I trend to like a looser fit in my jackets as I do not like to drive in a tight jacket. And I also trend to wear quite a few sweaters in the coler months.