Hey, thank you man. I really appreciate it and yes, I am a little confused on their sizing. Also, I want to say that this jacket runs one size smaller than what it’s sized on the tag. And you’re absolutely right I have seen the regular highway man in size 38 at 23 P2P. My biggest fear was to get a horse hide jacket too tight where I can’t wear it, this has happened to me before in the past and I deeply regret spending so much money on certain jackets. At this point in my jacket career I would not mind getting one a little bit bigger with more room in the chest and shoulder area. I think I got lucky on this one. It’s an 18 inch shoulder and it fits me spot on…if I pull the jacket forward off my chest. I probably have about 2 1/2 to 3 inches max just enough to put a midweight sweater and take a walk outside. I’m not swimming in the jacket,… my chest with no shirt on is like a 38 so go figure, this jacket is more like a 40. The only thing is that the hem is a little wide but I think that could be adjusted. This horse hide is tremendously stiff. But has a smell like nothing I’ve ever had before in a great way.
Yeah, I definitely don’t see this jacket is being a slim fit. If I would’ve gone any smaller, my shoulders would be crunched but yet there’s ample space in the mid section which doesn’t really bother me. This is not a premier so it has lower arm holes. I feel like its by a roomier cut for more room in the shoulder area. I think if you wanted a tighter slimmer fit definitely go with the 1930s premier which, according to Aero is a much slimmer fit than this one. My problem is I don’t wanna fight this jacket.
I totally agree with you, its a tough one. I have small hips but the hem is wide.
I have cinched it about an inch on both sides, the middle has improved a bit and looks much better, feels better too
I appreciate your input man didn’t really come here for advice, i came here to show you guys what I got and to learn about. I know that optimized fit isn’t always the key, and sometimes things dont always come out the way they’re supposed to, but I like the jacket. I think it fits well. Might not look like everybody’s cup of tea but I like it. And it will have a purpose.
If you don't want any advice, I think the title of your thread is wrong. As far as I know, „Fit Check“ is always called "Give me your opinion"
Looking at where the leather zip pull is the jacket appears to zipped up in at least one of the side on photos; however, it may not look like it because the overall fit is still quite loose.
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Yeah, I just didn’t feel that that commentIf you don't want any advice, I think the title of your thread is wrong. As far as I know, „Fit Check“ is always called "Give me your opinion"
This is about an inch on each side cinched , it seemed to have gotten a little bit better feels better. I have an appointment next week with the Tailor near me, I have a denim button up under the jacket in this picture
