What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[ProteinNerd]

@El Marro I love the back on that jacket.....very cool.

 

[ton312]

@El Marro I love the back on that jacket.....very cool.

Agreed. That is the very coolest back design on the planet. Ever!

 

[El Marro]

Thanks Ton and PN!
I spent hours going through the photos on the Langlitz Japan blog trying to find elements to incorporate into my own jacket. When I came across that back design I knew right away that it was what I was looking for!

 

[A-1]

Walking the dogs:

When everything's collapsing, trust the kids!
- www.zekimin.com -

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Walking the dogs:

When everything's collapsing, trust the kids!
- www.zekimin.com -

Now, after some break in, the jacket looks waaaaay better on you.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Darkblue-stone type III-Denim jacket, OH YEAH!!

 

[casechopper]

Diamond Dave Buco Repro

 

[Michael A]

I was putting away some clothes today and ran across my Ike jacket. Since I've been having a bit of trouble pushing away the feedbag this summer I figured there was no way I could get it buttoned, but
DSCN5394 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5392 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
So is it too small, or the standard by which I should judge all other jackets?
DSCN5399 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5400 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Or something in between?

Everybody having fun today? I guess I am.
Michael

 

[ButteMT61]

Since I've been having a bit of trouble pushing away the feedbag this summer...

Absolute best post of the day!

 

[Bushman]

@Michael A No way, man, looks great on you! Perfect fit

I wore my Willis and Geiger Hemingway jacket today.

 

[nick123]

Porsche leather lamb jacket; a gift.

 

[Edward Reed]

I was putting away some clothes today and ran across my Ike jacket. Since I've been having a bit of trouble pushing away the feedbag this summer I figured there was no way I could get it buttoned, but
DSCN5394 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5392 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
So is it too small, or the standard by which I should judge all other jackets?
Michael

those jackets (A-2 included) were tailored to fit tight and comform to the body like that. if you aren't uncomfortable and can still breath and reach out to the feed bag then I would say its just right for the era style. modern fashion would dictate its too tight and small as modern clothes are baggy and not tailored for the V shape these days. It looks right considering what the uniform jacket is. A-2 also usually cling high on the waist and tight in the shoulders, back and short on sleeve length. Its form fit if you size to the 1940s specs. To me its a nice look.

 

[kowalski]

Hi all

Today big autumn rain , US Auth Mfg A2

 

[casechopper]

Pointer Brand Hickory Stripe Chore Coat

 

[Michael A]

Some old leather jacket,
DSCN5414 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5415 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5416 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Off for my weekly grocery shopping trip.
10-5-2017 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good one,
Michael

 

[Trenchfriend]

@Michael A
Nice combination!

 

[HanauMan]

Agreed - that is an awesome mid (20th) century look, Michael A. You have a great individual style and I, for one, am stealing plenty of ideas from your wardrobe.

 

[Michael A]

Absolute best post of the day!

Ha ha ha.

@Michael A No way, man, looks great on you! Perfect fit

I wore my Willis and Geiger Hemingway jacket today.

Thanks Bushman.

those jackets (A-2 included) were tailored to fit tight and comform to the body like that. if you aren't uncomfortable and can still breath and reach out to the feed bag then I would say its just right for the era style. modern fashion would dictate its too tight and small as modern clothes are baggy and not tailored for the V shape these days. It looks right considering what the uniform jacket is. A-2 also usually cling high on the waist and tight in the shoulders, back and short on sleeve length. Its form fit if you size to the 1940s specs. To me its a nice look.

It's not bad to wear, except for the buttoning part. I wish I had an A-1 or A-2 that fit like this one. Well, maybe a bit more room. I remember reading somewhere once that the soldiers were begging/bribing the supply Sergeants to get these jackets in a size or two smaller than the design fit to accentuate the V shape. I guess I'm continuing that tradition as this one is a 38R and I'm generally more comfortable in a 40 or 42 fitted jacket.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[Michael A]

@Michael A
Nice combination!

Thanks Trenchy.

Agreed - that is an awesome mid (20th) century look, Michael A. You have a great individual style and I, for one, am stealing plenty of ideas from your wardrobe.

Thanks HanauMan. I don't know that I am a good choice for style ideas, unless you are going for that rundown old man look.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[casechopper]

Tellason Chore Coat