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My Allstate by Buco J-71 in size 44 arrived today. My J-82 in size 46 is too big. The size 44 fits but not as perfect as my size 42 J-24L.I've thought about this and I agree.
The HH J24 has beautiful leather but, even though it looks OK on me, it really is too big for the style.
I can't wear the j71 over a sweater because the sleeves are too narrow for that plus the body wears quite short given it doesn't have much front drop.
The J82 does have wider sleeves but the body is short, similar to the J71.
The J24L I can comfortably wear over a sweater which is crazy given the jacket's measurements (which suggest a tshirt only fit at best). The added body length (3") makes it easier to combine with a modern wardrobe.
These Buco patterns are spot on for me as they have a generous chest and upper sleeve with lots of taper towards to waist.
The J24L has 3" more back length than my J82 and J71.
The collar (Size large) perfectly fits the J82 as well.
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Crazy right? I can't think of any other jacket that I can comfortably wear in size 42, 44 or 46.
As to leather and design, Buco is all over the place. J-24L and J-71 in HH and J-82 and J-100 in SH.
My J-24L has the best leather while the 60s J-100 in steerhide has the worst. The J-71 is second worst with very thin HH. The J-82 though being in steerhide like the J-100 is second best.
My J-71 (pic posted in another thread) is different from yours that it has metal buckle, and 2 bars on each epaulet (though all 4 are missing now but am gonna get some replacements on Taobao).
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ng-and-how-many-potential-ones.89562/page-779