What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[cbez]

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

I've had some LW jackets with thigh sized sleeves too

Cut the sleeves off, now you can make some leather pants and a vest... profit

Yes, the sleeves can seem billowy from certain angles and poses.
On the ryder I have, they settle very nicely when looking front on. But from the side, I think the forearm tends to be ok, but excess settles around the rear shoulder and triceps area. While other jackets I have fit those areas better, this feels very comfortable for me when moving around.

Time for me to do some curls, extensions, presses and pull ups... and fill em out

 

[JMax]

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Exactly. He needs to do bicep curls, dips, close grip bench presses…

 

[JMax]

Cut the sleeves off, now you can make some leather pants and a vest... profit

Yes, the sleeves can seem billowy from certain angles and poses.
On the ryder I have, they settle very nicely when looking front on. But from the side, I think the forearm tends to be ok, but excess settles around the rear shoulder and triceps area. While other jackets I have fit those areas better, this feels very comfortable for me when moving around.
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Time for me to do some curls, extensions, presses and pull ups... and fill em out

Some LW have larger sleeves for sure.

Love the Ryder.

 

[cbez]

from what I've seen he's trimmed up the more modern patterns.

 

[JMax]

from what I've seen he's trimmed up the more modern patterns.

I think he has on a couple models. I think it’s also less of an “issue” on some older patterns too. Depends on the jacket. But generally larger sleeves. Vanson has some of this going on. Langlitz for sure.

IMO, there are plenty of linguini sleeves on jackets by TFL-beloved makers that I not only find impractical for my purposes and ridiculous looking, but I wouldn’t be able to get my arms and shoulders into. But again, I do curls, dips, close grip bench presses…haha. Something for everyone.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

from what I've seen he's trimmed up the more modern patterns.

Do you have any examples or pictures of the ill-fitting sleeves from LW?

I've seen some cases of jackets which are clearly the wrong size on somebody... but not those crazy oversized sleeves.

I also think the MC patterns are trimmer vs the Work/Civ oriented ones like Ryder, Suburban, etc...

 

[barnabus]

The three illustrious catalogue brands:

Sears Hercules
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Montgomery Ward Windward
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Penney Sportclad
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Great pics!

I'm absolutely transfixed by the colour of the green loggers* in the bottom left shelf. It's gorgeous!

What are they, please?

*I know they're probably not logger boots at all, but at this time in the morning I can't think how else to describe them.

 

[jacketjunkie]

I like this fit. Doesn’t look even remotely too large. It’s not a sausage casing style and I think this is exactly how it should fit.

Thanks for the kind words! I guess this actually does fit as intended (for the most part, sleeves definitely atleast 1“ too long), a size down and it would be tight at the bottom and layering barely possible anymore and I like to believe these 50s half-belts were worn as overcoats more so than snug fitting jackets. Also, I do own plenty more fitted jackets, doesnt hurt to have one that allows for a wool sweater without looking like a sausage at once.

Also thanks @AeroFan_07 ! The crown zipper is nice but truth be told, I wouldnt pay 250 USD extra for this, YKK works just fine for me

 

[Yango]

I’m a sucker for two-way zippers. Picked up this All Saints leather many years ago, still one of my favs!
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The two way zip makes a lot of sense on a bike jacket if it’s a longer cut. I had a cross zip with a short zipper on each side with a leather flap inside (like the sleeve zippers on bike jackets). So off the bike the jacket was pretty form fitting, and on the bike it was super comfortable with the zips open. Great design!

 

[3.14nche]

Aero Shackleton

 

[MrProper]

The two way zip makes a lot of sense on a bike jacket if it’s a longer cut. I had a cross zip with a short zipper on each side with a leather flap inside (like the sleeve zippers on bike jackets). So off the bike the jacket was pretty form fitting, and on the bike it was super comfortable with the zips open. Great design!

I'm also a fan of two-way zippers. It's not only practical on the bike, but also in the car or train or generally when sitting. What's more, depending on the jacket, it can also look good if you leave something open at the bottom. In principle, it's like the last button, which is often not closed.

 

[Jiaward]

Celebrating a Canucks win with Hercules.

 

[Jiantle]

Aero Premier Highwayman on a rainy Seattle day

 

[JMax]

Celebrating a Canucks win with Hercules.
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How do you like it? My favorite version of the 50s Hercs.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Got the Heavy Canvas/Denim Lined version of the LW J23 today. This thing is a beast in its own right - weighs just as much as some leather jackets I have.

 

[JMax]

Got the Heavy Canvas/Denim Lined version of the LW J24 today. This thing is a beast in its own right - weighs just as much as some leather jackets I have.

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I see I have a new nemesis hanging here. Another LW junkie in my size. The die is cast my man, the die is cast. lol.

Is this the one Stuart had on eBay? Sensational jacket! Isn’t the canvas awesome. Same attention to detail as the leather jackets. I almost purchased this many time over.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

I see I have a new nemesis hanging here. Another LW junkie in my size. The die is cast my man, the die is cast. lol.

Is this the one Stuart had on eBay? Sensational jacket! Isn’t the canvas awesome. Same attention to detail as the leather jackets. I almost purchased this many time over.

Maybe not for every LW piece - I'm usually a 42, but figured from the measurements Stu gave this could work. Either way, the die has been cast

And yeah, this is the same one that was on ebay... although just went for a direct transaction instead and save some fees lol

The canvas is phenomenal, definitely no slouch or afterthought.

 

[JMax]

Maybe not for every LW piece - I'm usually a 42, but figured from the measurements Stu gave this could work. Either way, the die has been cast

And yeah, this is the same one that was on ebay... although just went for a direct transaction instead and save some fees lol

The canvas is phenomenal, definitely no slouch or afterthought.

The J23 does run a size small. I normally am a LW 44 and my 46 fits great. I can do 42 in some of his jackets too. I ain’t saying which lol. The jacket looks great. Enjoy it.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

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I will never understand why people are so obsessed with 90s style and the style of Friends. Horrific style.

Also that show is awful.