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    Overcoat sizing question

    I wear a size 36S suit. It's my understanding that overcoats are sized the same. I'm looking to buy one online, and wonder if something marked 36L would be appropriate. I don't know which measurements would be different relative to a 36S. The length of hem, and length of sleeves would be...
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    Could I supply my own leather for an Aero jacket?

    The Aero jackets are top notch. I can't seem to like the standard color offerings, for some reason. My ideal jacket would have some irregularity to the color. In the link attached, one of the hides is done in a "whiskey" color. This seems ideal, as is the variation in color. I especially...
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    Pecard's Nubuck and suede spray

    I recently posted on "distressing" a suede jacket. The more I think about it, the less I want to risk ruining the jacket. I'm thinking of just weatherproofing it, and leaving it as-is as far as texture, color, etc. I decided to start a new thread, since it's a new direction for the project...
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    how do I distress suede?

    I have a suede jacket that I want to "distress", weatherproof, and, if possible, darken a few shades. It's perfectly fine if the knap is flattened. I contacted the owner of Pecards (who was extremely helpful). He said that I might want to use "leather boot and shoe care" (link at end). This...
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    "trapper" hat

    well, I wrote an elaborate message that seems to have gotten lost. I'm looking for a hat to be worn in the deep woods, not around town. I'm looking at synthetic shell real fur trapper hats from "Fur Hat World" and "Mad Bomber". Any thoughts on quality differences? Metal vs plastic buckle...
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    current production tilley hats

    I've only just heard of tilley hats, and know little about them. A few have said that the older ones had a less-stiff brim, and were made to far higher quality standards. any truth to this? thanks. edit: I'm looking at the t3 or t4. I might be going to the tropics, and need to protect...
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    Question about Aero Stuart

    I don't see the "Stuart" offered by Aero anymore. I emailed them to see if it could still be made. I do have two reservations about the jacket, and wonder if anyone can answer: Would the button front let wind in? I'm thinking this might be a drawback to a zipper. If this is the case, a...
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    Question of those that own Aero jackets...

    I see that most Aero jackets have buckles on the sides. Do you find that your sleeves brush against them as you walk? Am I right to think that Aero would leave them off if I asked them to do so? Thanks.
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    leather jacket: smart fit vs ability to wear sweater or layers underneath

    I've never had a thick leather jacket, but I'm looking to get something of quality. I did have a thin mall-bought jacket once, and was able to snug up the hem with a snap on either side (for a trim fit), or keep the snaps undone in order to wear a sweater underneath. It seems this isn't...
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    Dying and “waxing” a suede jacket

    Does anyone have experience dying suede jackets? I’m trying to dye an oatmeal-colored suede jacket cordovan. Additionally, I want the jacket to have a waxed look, only not as “waxy”. I’m thinking of using Angelus, Terrago, or Fiebing’s dye. I’d use 3 or 4 coats. Then, I’m thinking...
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    Recommend me a leather field jacket

    I love this forum. I just discovered it. Can any of you recommend a great leather field jacket? I had one until 2004, when I took it off in a restaurant so as not to get food on it, and LEFT IT THERE!!! it's about time to get a new one. thanks.

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