UnknownSuspect
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Hello friends, it's been awhile since I've been at these forums. I was hoping to get some recommendations from knowledgeable folk on B-6 shearling jackets, ones that would fit small and slim for a likewise slender build and person of small stature. Recommendations so far have been Buzz Rickson and Real McCoy's.
About two years ago I was researching into A-2 jackets and got fabulous information from here, bought myself one, but unfortunately it didn't work out too well.
My wife said, "That is a very nice jacket. It just doesn't look good on you."
'Nuff said. The "military bug" never really went away, and if anything my interest in military-styled jackets has only strengthened over the last two years, and I'm always looking for ways to incorporate that into a wardrobe of workwear and prep clothing.
Recently I saw a Real McCoy's B-6 shearling jacket at a local store and was really taken by it. Beautifully made and wonderfully soft and comfortable shearling. Call it cliche, but it fit me like a glove as well. The fact that they even had one on the shelves (and particularly in my size 36) was just pure chance. Some dude ordered it but couldn't complete the purchase after seeing and trying it in person. Apparently that left the jacket languishing on the shelves for a year, a bit of a curiosity for customers to look at and try on, even if it wouldn't fit.
It costs a pretty penny as we would expect. And as a married man, I'm aware that my wife does have to approve of it as well. It should be plenty warm for the relatively mild weather here even in the depths of winter, much as I hate the cold, and I do have a hooded down parka for those days.
Anyway, to summarise, do you own a B-6 jacket? What do you think of them? If you were looking to buy one, which brands would you recommend and are there particular features on quality and build I should look out for, and expected price to pay?
About two years ago I was researching into A-2 jackets and got fabulous information from here, bought myself one, but unfortunately it didn't work out too well.
My wife said, "That is a very nice jacket. It just doesn't look good on you."
'Nuff said. The "military bug" never really went away, and if anything my interest in military-styled jackets has only strengthened over the last two years, and I'm always looking for ways to incorporate that into a wardrobe of workwear and prep clothing.
Recently I saw a Real McCoy's B-6 shearling jacket at a local store and was really taken by it. Beautifully made and wonderfully soft and comfortable shearling. Call it cliche, but it fit me like a glove as well. The fact that they even had one on the shelves (and particularly in my size 36) was just pure chance. Some dude ordered it but couldn't complete the purchase after seeing and trying it in person. Apparently that left the jacket languishing on the shelves for a year, a bit of a curiosity for customers to look at and try on, even if it wouldn't fit.
It costs a pretty penny as we would expect. And as a married man, I'm aware that my wife does have to approve of it as well. It should be plenty warm for the relatively mild weather here even in the depths of winter, much as I hate the cold, and I do have a hooded down parka for those days.
Anyway, to summarise, do you own a B-6 jacket? What do you think of them? If you were looking to buy one, which brands would you recommend and are there particular features on quality and build I should look out for, and expected price to pay?
What can you do? It’s a great jacket, and super warm! Wasn’t too expensive and it’s a nice winter jacket. I’ll post a pic when I get home.
