Cockpit USA B-3 Fit

LEOPOLDO ORTIZ AGUERO said:

Im looking to buy from Cockpit USA, Im 5'6" and have a medium body I usually wear size S or 38 in roomier jackets like a Barbour I even got the size 36 since Im short and I would like a modern slim fit, would you recommend going for a size 38, 36 or 34? I wear 38 in almost every jacket my pants are 31 to 32 depending on brand.

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powersci said:

I'd recommend a size 36. Many years ago I had a 36" chest and wore 31" and 32" pants. Most of my jackets were either size small or 38. So I bought a size 38 from Cockpit and found it to be too big. It seems consensus to size down with Cockpit's B3s.

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Edward said:

I'd expect these to be fairly 'baggy' by design, bearing in mind that the original design was worn over the top of a lot of layers (I've even seen photos of some aircrew wearing an A2 under a B3). To me it seems to rather defeat the point to size down for a snug fit over only a t-shirt, but then that may well depend on the climate where you live and how hot you personally run. Every individual's heat tolerances vary: you'll hear plenty of folks on here say that they can't wear an Irvin or a b3 in London, where I've always found them ideal for Winter - plus several layers underneath.

OP's second jacket certainly looks to be a better fit that then first; I wouldn't have sized down any further from the 38, myself.

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