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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Jin431

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if I would buy the jacket again I would leave out the hand warmer pockets too. because on the one hand I don't use them anyway and on the other hand they are reinforced from the back with a leather strip, which is not optimal with the unreinforced soft leather above ... at least with my tight fit.
This can be seen from the crease above the pocket.
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It's true that it will drape easier. I never use the pockets too but still nice to have it.

Given the option for a remake, I'll probably delete the hand warmers, keep the chest pockets and add 2 internal pockets with snap/zip and call it a day

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Jin431

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Yeah, I bought a used Aero Bomber from classified. Freaking gorgeous. It's getting tailored right now to bring in the waist and abdomen area a few inches so I don't look like the Michellin Man. I'm wearing that thing regardless, I don't care if I pass out. I was actually trying to figure out ways to shave down the shearling a little to make it more manageable LOL. But thing is, I'll wear it like in 20 minute bursts to take the dogs out or whatever. It gets down into the 40s Nov-Feb at night, so I'll get some miles on it.

It's one of those jacket that's nice to have for sure. Wow, that's a lot to consider having a lining that warm haha yep, I can't wait for the cold to come and stay these days too, I will probably want one of those preowned or if the five star shearling works out then that's an option too.
 

AeroFan_07

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Not so much wearing, as Debating the Fit of 2 jackets.

Seeking a little honest feedback here, both these jackets are borderline for me, and may indeed wind up in the Classifieds in short order.

I'll provide the same shots of each jacket, and rather then me suggesting what me be wrong, seek your honest feedback from each shot - know it's appreciated from the start. In these photos I am 6' 1" tall, 195 lbs, wear size 36 waist jeans and Apx 16.5x36" dress shirt. In the photos I am wearing a cotton T-shirt and a mid-weight denim shirt. Due to flash, photos appear a bit "gohsty" but that is not a Halloween trick.

First up - Front & Center:
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Next shot - Back Elevation:

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Next Shot: Side - Arms Down -

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And next, Side profile with arms up -

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And next post will finish the shots --
 
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Turnip

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For my subjective taste:

First sits like a wurst casing, length is good.

Second fits a bit better but too short.

Both have way too tight sleeves.

I would not take any of these, if they would fit me that way. Reminds me a bit on MAMIL to be honest.
 

Psant25

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Not so much wearing, as Debating the Fit of 2 jackets.

Seeking a little honest feedback here, both these jackets are borderline for me, and may indeed wind up in the Classifieds in short order.

I'll provide the same shots of each jacket, and rather then me suggesting what me be wrong, seek your honest feedback from each shot - know it's appreciated from the start. In these photos I am 6' 1" tall, 195 lbs, wear size 36 waist jeans and Apx 16.5x36" dress shirt. In the photos I am wearing a cotton T-shirt and a mid-weight denim shirt. Due to flash, photos appear a bit "gohsty" but that is not a Halloween trick.

First up - Front & Center:
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Next shot - Back Elevation:

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Next Shot: Side - Arms Down -

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And next, Side profile with arms up -

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And next post will finish the shots --
I like the fit of the HWYman better. Trim fit i like the sleeves and the length. Mine had pretty tight upper back and shoulders had to flip two premier versions and go non premier cut. I like some room to move esp with the heavier weight cxl leathers
 

Boyo

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If you don't need the money or the closet space, I'll tell ya to keep both.
photographically they both look great. The question is how do they feel while wearing ? and how do they make you feel when they're worn? are these styles you feel comfortable wearing?
If so.. you're Good to Go!
 

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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Yeah, Racer a tad bit snug. But not too bad. Is leather broken in?

Collared one is spot on.

What size is the racer? I might be interested. We similar size, I'm 185lbs, so if it's tight on you, might be perfect for me :) Just saying.
 

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