What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

bobm · Nov 25, 2018

AbbaDatDeHat said:
Bob nice wool and hat too.
Put that Filson back in the classifieds and see how long it lasts!! Ha
B

Thanks. Sometimes I have to do a reality check on what I am selling - that Filson is too dear to sell. Glad I did not get buyers on it.

Monitor · Nov 25, 2018

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 145880 View attachment 145881 Greetings All:
Today....it’s HD’s Antique Steer Halfbelt. Gonna take awhile to break this one in.
Be well. Bowen

Damnit, that's a sweet jacket.

Monitor · Nov 25, 2018

regius said:
Grais horsehide wool lined police jacket (the fit and comfort is amazing). 1950s vintage engineer boots

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Very nice jacket, extremely nice boots.

Psant25 · Nov 25, 2018

Bfd70 said:
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Eschewing my own advice and wearing the C2 to the movies. It’s gonna be cold 16-28 f all week. Gotta get it in while i can. Hopefully someone will chew popcorn loud.

awesome fit ! was that custom to get the metal zipper box? and did you wear the same size as your model b ? i had a few model b jackets over the years. really agree with you on length. seemed like that was always choking me out sitting.

Bfd70 · Nov 25, 2018

Was not custom, not sure how i lucked out on that.
Yes they are the same size, but the measurements for the c2 are different. Shorter jacket by a few inches.

Gamma68 · Nov 26, 2018

Emerging from the shadows in a 1950s Rich-Sher FQHH jacket:

Bigbenbs · Nov 26, 2018

Bigbenbs said:
So I'm currently trying out a pair of engineer boots (John Lofgren Short Shift) and was curious to see how they looked respectively with a russet and black jacket. Some TFL members say they feel that black engineers with a black Mc jacket makes it look too much like their doing biker cosplay. I wanted to see for myself.

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So I know these jeans are a bit too thin for the boots, but that wasn't what I was trying to determine. It seems to me that the boots looked fine with both jackets. No biker cosplay vibe. Perhaps it is the more stylish cut of the Lofgrens. Anyway, thought this might be interesting to share.

I ended up returning the boots. I find myself struggling to love black leather boots in general. Don't know why, but my eye always prefers some version of brown.

LeFonque · Nov 26, 2018

ton312 said:
It's getting to the point where my little one needs a real leather jacket. She requested a cross zip, in red. That's my girl.
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My daughter cannot wait until she gets her hands on my jacket stash.

red devil · Nov 26, 2018

A-1 said:
But be careful, if you see that red cross zip on her, it's going to look cool as hell and you definitely want one in red, too!

What is there to be careful about? I don't think I am the the only one who want to see @ton312 rocking red leather jackets!

Trenchfriend · Nov 26, 2018

Deep black cotton/poly winterjacket. Germany is under fog and drizzle and the lightly water-repellent Gabardine-shell was very welcome, today, when I was underways by feet in the next bigger city to get new four of my beloved storebrand (thermo)flannel shirts.

kowalski · Nov 26, 2018

A2 today

Technonut · Nov 26, 2018

I've been struggling to find a decent day with good lighting since this jacket arrived, but I am wearing it today, and just grabbed the best pics I could.

This jacket was made by the J.A. Dubow MFG Company out of Greece. Many who have been here for awhile may know of the owner, Platon, who was quite controversial and passionate regarding the period detailing of jackets.. to the point of being combative, and ultimately banned. Platon worked with Bill Kelso for a number of years, and gained valuable experience in patterning, manufacturing, and the business-end of selling repro A-2 and other period jackets.

From what I gather, Platon and BK parted ways, and the J.A. Dubow MFG. Company came to be.

https://jadubowmfg.com/a-2-jackets/

I am TOTALLY pleased with this Dubow. The Italian seal HH used is excellent. It is a bit stiff, but is breaking-in and shaping to my body nicely. The stitching and construction is top-shelf, and compares favorably to Good Wear, Aero, Eastman, etc. jackets that I own / have owned. The fit is EXACTLY as I would have requested if purchased custom in the shoulders, chest, and sleeve / back lengths. The Dubow 27798 pattern this jacket is based upon was well-represented from originals in Platon's possession IMO, ESPECIALLY for the price. I am particularly pleased with how the collar turned-out.. VERY 'Dubow'ish'..

If I had to nit-pick, the forearms could use a bit more taper, but do match-up to pics of originals I've seen, and some that John Chapman of Good Wear Leather has made.

Wallman · Nov 26, 2018

No leather jacket for me, winter has taken Sweden in its cold embrace..
But my Half Belt Deluxe was looking lonely on the shelf, so I took it down to keep it company for a while (as you do..)

AbbaDatDeHat · Nov 26, 2018

Greetings All:
Today...another day with the Aged Steer. Still lovin the color. Thanks Robert and Ton.
Be well. Bowen

Hh121 · Nov 26, 2018

AbbaDatDeHat · Nov 26, 2018

Hh121 said:

Hh:
The back’s starting to breakout nicely.

AbbaDatDeHat · Nov 27, 2018

Monitor said:
Damnit, that's a sweet jacket.

Thank you Monitor.
The jacket does have an unusual finish to it. Kind of a frosty suede-like nap. Not sure how to describe it. It’s pretty substantial too!

sweetfights · Nov 27, 2018

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 145880 View attachment 145881 Greetings All:
Today....it’s HD’s Antique Steer Halfbelt. Gonna take awhile to break this one in.
Be well. Bowen

Your most perfect jacket! really....

AbbaDatDeHat · Nov 27, 2018

sweetfights said:
Your most perfect jacket! really....

You’re alright Oh-Canada!!
Maybe when i get that Grandpa Old Man pot belly i been hearing about it’ll fit better!! Lol
Thanks Sweets. Be safe.

KIT · Nov 27, 2018

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