Not a fashion item as far as I know. It's just slim like that and I didn't size down.
Indeed you are right. For me I bought it because it's damn warm and I think down feather parkas look hideous. So an aviator shearling would be the perfect balance that combines both coolness and warmth. I went the historic route because: 1/ fashion shearling jackets are outlandishly priced. 2/ I want something that lasts me for a lifetime.
Shin if you want down parka invest in Moorer it slim fit & actually a quality product with very light weight. I ended up ordering SB ANJ & Eastman 1942 Irvin purely for bad ass look they give. I am not into authencity or exact replica. But I don’t mind paying for quality. And every thing else is cherry on top.
I checked Moorer. Nope. Not a fan of nylon shell parka that makes you look like a Michelin man at all.
Well Irvin is in back order till end of January for size 42 & it’s same warmth as your jacket 19 mm & SB is exact replica of your jacket 18 mm for body & 22 mm shoulders. For Moorer you can get lot of options. I went with cashmere & wool blend with Loro Piana wool rain system. Very very versatile & light weight jacket with no bulk at all. But I do understand preference thing.
