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I went through two of these jackets, the first was a medium Seattle Fit which was still huge, then I tried this 38 "Alaska fit" (again their sizing is all over the place s-m-l-xl, 36, 38, 40, 42, Alaska, Seattle), but I digress. So the nice seller sent me this 38 Alaska fit (pictured below)...

I'm 5'9 175 lbs and this is me in a 38R Filson Mackinaw Cruiser, I would be absolutely swimming in a 44R. I have a 43 inch chest and 32 inch waist for reference. I can't imagine how a 44R fits you perfectly when we're about the same size. Sorry for the poor pic, but it at least gives an idea...

The 38 fits pretty well, I can get a sweater underneath as a layer and it doesn't look huge, it's still a boxy cut which is fine. Very nice, I would like a gray one too, may try that one in a 36 (I'm 5'9 175 lbs for reference).

^^^^The seller is going to send me a 38 Alaska fit, we shall see how it goes. I don't wear anything in a 38 so if this doesn't fit I give up.

So the Mackinaw Cruiser came today, exceptionally well made jacket and it would be awesome if it fit. I will never understand Filson sizing, it's one of the most elusive things in the world. I own a tin cloth jacket in Medium and this thing was really big on me when I was powerlifting and 215...

I finally ordered a Mack Cruiser in Seattle fit medium. I probably should've looked for a small, Filson sizes are huge, although I hoped the trimmer Seattle fit would be more true to size, we shall see.

This is exactly what my tin cloth oiled jacket felt like, it felt gross and cold. I don't even know where it is, I haven't worn it in years.

Y'all are probably right, I've been wearing it nearly everyday since October so maybe I just need a break from it and mix in non-leather jackets I'm more comfortable in and save this for when I feel like wearing it. Worst case scenario when I die my future grandson will have a kick-ass vintage...

Hello, I think my leather jacket phase is coming to an end, I just don't find them very comfortable and I'm probably not cool enough to pull it off. Anyway I eat all the depreciation on this wonderful jacket. It's just starting to break-in and look really good. It has no inside pockets I...

I'm lucky in that I dislike too much choice, makes me OCD. I have one leather jacket, one North Face shell, and stuff for layering. I have two watches, work watch and diver. One pair of boots and a pair each of black and brown wingtips and that's it. I also feel guilty buying myself things so...

@bluesforchallah - that's a sharp fit, I'm shorter so I'll never get a look quite that good but here is mine on a 5'10 175 lb frame. I've worn this jacket basically daily since October when jacket weather started (anything over 65 is too hot for a jacket IMO). I thought I would've hung it up...

Half-belt no doubt, just a better looking jacket imo.

Maybe a good soak in water and let dry to get the excess dye out? Do that a few times and see if it's at least moving towards being resolved. I have a CXL cordovan HH 1930's HB and I haven't noticed any bleed. The risk is worth it because the CXL HH cordovan hide is just incredible.

That was fast, took me a month to sell it :) Good to see it go to a good home. Good luck with your car.

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