Recent content by jon

Ahh, thanks - that's the mental picture I was lacking.

the hips are the snuggest part of the fit for me, too ... my hips measure about 36.5" where the bottom of the jacket hits them (I realize now that's probably a more relevant measure in this case than my actual waist size - 'sorry about that). As I mentioned, the bottom of my jacket measures 38"...

AFAIK, it's a standard size 38 - I didn't ask for any changes to sleeve or body length. Only customizations were the collar, the plain back, and only one breast pocket.

I agree, that shoulder bi-swing looks nice. The bottom edge of my jacket measures 38" zipper-to-zipper ... for me, by the time I throw on a pair of Levi's 501s (size 30x34) and a belt, I've got maybe a half an inch of slack, maybe a little less. I'll try to snap some photos tomorrow night.

I've been lurking here for a while too, learned a lot (thanks, everyone!) but this is the first time I feel like I've had something worthwhile to say, so 'here goes.... I'm also 5'10", about 150lbs, chest 39" inhaled, 37" exhaled, waist 31.5" (pants size 30-31). I've got a 2-month-old FQHH...