What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Jin431 · Oct 23, 2020

MrProper said:
if I would buy the jacket again I would leave out the hand warmer pockets too. because on the one hand I don't use them anyway and on the other hand they are reinforced from the back with a leather strip, which is not optimal with the unreinforced soft leather above ... at least with my tight fit.
This can be seen from the crease above the pocket.
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It's true that it will drape easier. I never use the pockets too but still nice to have it.

Given the option for a remake, I'll probably delete the hand warmers, keep the chest pockets and add 2 internal pockets with snap/zip and call it a day

Jin431 · Oct 23, 2020

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead said:
Yeah, I bought a used Aero Bomber from classified. Freaking gorgeous. It's getting tailored right now to bring in the waist and abdomen area a few inches so I don't look like the Michellin Man. I'm wearing that thing regardless, I don't care if I pass out. I was actually trying to figure out ways to shave down the shearling a little to make it more manageable LOL. But thing is, I'll wear it like in 20 minute bursts to take the dogs out or whatever. It gets down into the 40s Nov-Feb at night, so I'll get some miles on it.

It's one of those jacket that's nice to have for sure. Wow, that's a lot to consider having a lining that warm haha yep, I can't wait for the cold to come and stay these days too, I will probably want one of those preowned or if the five star shearling works out then that's an option too.

MrProper · Oct 23, 2020

Cornelius · Oct 23, 2020

ton312 said:
LOL!! I work in a high school. So spirit wear is anything school spirit related.

Well, that's a relief. I'd begun to fear you worked at a tech firm where the Stanford-grad CEO went off the rails at a yoga retreat or something.

ton312 · Oct 23, 2020

Cornelius said:
Well, that's a relief. I'd begun to fear you worked at a tech firm where the Stanford-grad CEO went off the rails at a yoga retreat or something.

LOOL!! I would not last 5 minutes in a corporate environment. I’m not cut from that cloth!

AeroFan_07 · Oct 23, 2020

Not so much wearing, as Debating the Fit of 2 jackets.

Seeking a little honest feedback here, both these jackets are borderline for me, and may indeed wind up in the Classifieds in short order.

I'll provide the same shots of each jacket, and rather then me suggesting what me be wrong, seek your honest feedback from each shot - know it's appreciated from the start. In these photos I am 6' 1" tall, 195 lbs, wear size 36 waist jeans and Apx 16.5x36" dress shirt. In the photos I am wearing a cotton T-shirt and a mid-weight denim shirt. Due to flash, photos appear a bit "gohsty" but that is not a Halloween trick.

First up - Front & Center:

Next shot - Back Elevation:

Next Shot: Side - Arms Down -

And next, Side profile with arms up -

And next post will finish the shots --

AeroFan_07 · Oct 23, 2020

Next - Last shot - Front 3/4 view:

Corky Corcovado · Oct 23, 2020

AeroFan_07 said:
Next - Last shot - Front 3/4 view:

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The Sheene is best! Or dress collared j100 whatever it is.

Turnip · Oct 23, 2020

For my subjective taste:

First sits like a wurst casing, length is good.

Second fits a bit better but too short.

Both have way too tight sleeves.

I would not take any of these, if they would fit me that way. Reminds me a bit on MAMIL to be honest.

Marc mndt · Oct 23, 2020

AeroFan_07 said:
Next - Last shot - Front 3/4 view:

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The cafe racer looks a bit tight in the waist. Neck area also looks a bit tense. The sheene looks great. I would keep the sheen if I were you.

Edit: I like the tight sleeves. I think they match the overall look / style of the jacket.

AeroFan_07 · Oct 23, 2020

^^ perfect - this is exactly what I am looking for. Please keep it coming

MrProper · Oct 23, 2020

I would keep the sheen too.

ton312 · Oct 23, 2020

That’s no Sheene! PHWM in midnight blue CXL. I should know

Psant25 · Oct 23, 2020

AeroFan_07 said:
Not so much wearing, as Debating the Fit of 2 jackets.

Seeking a little honest feedback here, both these jackets are borderline for me, and may indeed wind up in the Classifieds in short order.

I'll provide the same shots of each jacket, and rather then me suggesting what me be wrong, seek your honest feedback from each shot - know it's appreciated from the start. In these photos I am 6' 1" tall, 195 lbs, wear size 36 waist jeans and Apx 16.5x36" dress shirt. In the photos I am wearing a cotton T-shirt and a mid-weight denim shirt. Due to flash, photos appear a bit "gohsty" but that is not a Halloween trick.

First up - Front & Center:
View attachment 273108 View attachment 273109

Next shot - Back Elevation:

View attachment 273110 View attachment 273111

Next Shot: Side - Arms Down -

View attachment 273112 View attachment 273113

And next, Side profile with arms up -

View attachment 273114 View attachment 273115

And next post will finish the shots --

I like the fit of the HWYman better. Trim fit i like the sleeves and the length. Mine had pretty tight upper back and shoulders had to flip two premier versions and go non premier cut. I like some room to move esp with the heavier weight cxl leathers

MrProper · Oct 23, 2020

ton312 said:
That’s no Sheene! PHWM in midnight blue CXL. I should know

ok then keep the disguised sheen which is really a phwm.

Hobbes1 · Oct 23, 2020

Cafe racer is a bit snug. However, the PHWM looks great. I'd keep that one for sure.

Boyo · Oct 23, 2020

If you don't need the money or the closet space, I'll tell ya to keep both.
photographically they both look great. The question is how do they feel while wearing ? and how do they make you feel when they're worn? are these styles you feel comfortable wearing?
If so.. you're Good to Go!

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead · Oct 23, 2020

Yeah, Racer a tad bit snug. But not too bad. Is leather broken in?

Collared one is spot on.

What size is the racer? I might be interested. We similar size, I'm 185lbs, so if it's tight on you, might be perfect for me

Just saying.

Mich486 · Oct 23, 2020

I think they both look too snug, especially the arms. Imho you’d benefit from a slightly more relaxed fit. I think you are more a standard highwayman body type than premier version.

indigoeagle · Oct 23, 2020

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