Thanks, I get that but my problem is that I have no equivalent jackets, just serious winter stuff and a few oversized rain coats.
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Five Star Leather Jackets
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I know my measurements basically but I’m seriously considering paying a local tailor to measure me up.
Some have used a denim jacket as a model. At least you could figure shoulder width, pit to pit, arm length and waist from there. Length could be an add an inch, or subtract a little. Good thing is they’re plentiful. Take your fabric tape measure and a friend to the mall!
I know I’m a 36 chest, 32.5 waist and am pretty sure I know the length of the jacket I want, but it’s the arm length and especially my shoulder measurements that I want to nail down.
I don’t know of any actual tailors in local malls, but there’s quite a few stand alone shops around town.
I have a Bundeswehr shirt that wears more like a short jacket, sort of fits but I think accurate measurements of me with allowances for jacket size would yield a better result, I think.
Thank you, your handle is very appropriate!
Excellent, now all I have to do is find a jacket with the shoulders rolled forward…
Bike jackets are generally built that way? Makes sense.
Or try The Leather Master.
https://leathermaster.ca/shop/
1785 Ness Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
Might be worth a visit, if nothing else, just to try on a few styles and talk things over.
https://leathermaster.ca/shop/
1785 Ness Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
Might be worth a visit, if nothing else, just to try on a few styles and talk things over.
The advice from @handymike doesn't get any better.
find a jacket that you like the fit of and measure it flat with a cloth tape measure. Try on different styles.
find a jacket that you like the fit of and measure it flat with a cloth tape measure. Try on different styles.
Yeah, had a vest modified there awhile back. Not sure how’d they react to some skinny codger measuring their jackets though.
No kidding, even with the local links.
I have a lot of fun visiting places like these! I wish there were more here in LA. The one I really missed out on was South Paradiso. I would have loved to try on all the East-West style jackets. 
I totally don’t fit in with any of the types that hang out in these shops, but I love going anyway...they really gave me a sideways glance at the Stronghold in Venice Beach.
I totally don’t fit in with any of the types that hang out in these shops, but I love going anyway...they really gave me a sideways glance at the Stronghold in Venice Beach.Kevin the Devon
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The Five Star sizing also does my head in. I would be.
S/M Chest
M Hem
Then XL/2XL for other measurements.
Comments about custom sizing. How much extra does that cost?
What measurements do I need?
S/M Chest
M Hem
Then XL/2XL for other measurements.
Comments about custom sizing. How much extra does that cost?
What measurements do I need?
Doesn’t sound like it’s much or anything more than standard, I think most upcharges are down to hardware/leather choices or some of the larger sizes, though most here will be able to tell you for sure. Read up page, all required measurements are listed.
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I get that arm length, back length, shoulder, P to P and hem etc.
A comment was made a few posts ago about cuff size, sleeve size etc. That is all getting to hard for me. Mostly I am a "tall" version of a L or XL
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