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[AeroLover]

Is this one of the “good” LVC jackets? It’s made in Italy.

 

[ABCD]

Is this one of the “good” LVC jackets? It’s made in Italy. View attachment 651770

Define 'good'

In terms of fit it has a bit of a 90s droopy shoulder vibe (which is currently back in fashion).

 

[AeroLover]

Define 'good'

In terms of fit it has a bit of a 90s droopy shoulder vibe (which is currently back in fashion).

I was thinking about quality mostly.

 

[ABCD]

I was thinking about quality mostly.

Define quality lol

They are generally nicely stitched, well put together. But the leather and hardware used on their later jackets wasn't as nice as the early made in Italy jackets.

 

[navetsea]

Is this one of the “good” LVC jackets? It’s made in Italy. View attachment 651770

the main zipper stop 3/4 of the way and the cut exaggerate boxy look

 

[AeroLover]

Is the chest pocket way too high?

 

[Monte.C]

Is the chest pocket way too high? View attachment 652670

As a guy who doesn't know what he's talking about,
Now that you mention it, 1/2" might do wonders. But when we're down to 1/4" or 1/2", it's entirely up to you if you can live with that. It's a hot jacket.

Now I'll surrender the mic to those who can offer a learned opinion.

 

[AeroLover]

Were vintage jackets made with leather that was dyed through? I'm wondering how authentic something like blackened brown vicenza is when used to make a repro. Thanks!

 

[ABCD]

Were vintage jackets made with leather that was dyed through? I'm wondering how authentic something like blackened brown vicenza is when used to make a repro. Thanks!

Some were, others weren't

 

[newtojackets]

Thoughts on this jacket? I’m new to shearlings so can’t tell whether this is quality or not:

 

[AeroLover]

Another (possibly dumb) question: I asked Aero for 26" sleeves and didn't confirm whether they measure straight down or around the curve. The jacket came 2" less than it should be if measured straight down but it fits. Why is this?

 

[MrProper]

Another (possibly dumb) question: I asked Aero for 26" sleeves and didn't confirm whether they measure straight down or around the curve. The jacket came 2" less than it should be if measured straight down but it fits. Why is this?

I think they are measuring down. Because my measurements are just right. I always send photos with a tape measure so that they can see how I get my measurements.

 

[AeroLover]

I think they are measuring down. Because my measurements are just right. I always send photos with a tape measure so that they can see how I get my measurements.

Why do they fit even though they are short of the specified measurement by 2” then? I’m so confused and I thought I understood basic geometry

 

[AeroLover]

Thoughts on this jacket? I’m new to shearlings so can’t tell whether this is quality or not:

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I don’t own any shearlings but I don’t like the look of this. @MrProper has nice ones. Check his out.

 

[ABCD]

Why do they fit even though they are short of the specified measurement by 2” then?

Sleeve length on its own doesn't mean anything, you need to take shoulder width into account as well.

 

[AeroLover]

Sleeve length on its own doesn't mean anything, you need to take shoulder width into account as well.

Yeah but I don’t think the shoulder width is inordinate. I’ll check in the morning but the math isn’t mathing for me.

 

[benjaminschechter]

Had a quick question. i took a suggestion and found a Schott 654 Cactus label size 38 available.
I'm normally a 40 suit jacket, and was wondering if you could share how these 654 jackets fit? Are they super slim or a little roomy? The measurements I was given was a 18-19 in shoulder to shoulder which works for me, and 20 inch pit to pit which should be decent. But every jacket is different and figured I'd ask you all.

Thanks

 

[newtojackets]

Had a quick question. i took a suggestion and found a Schott 654 Cactus label size 38 available.
I'm normally a 40 suit jacket, and was wondering if you could share how these 654 jackets fit? Are they super slim or a little roomy? The measurements I was given was a 18-19 in shoulder to shoulder which works for me, and 20 inch pit to pit which should be decent. But every jacket is different and figured I'd ask you all.

Thanks

Have you asked the seller for measurements?

 

[benjaminschechter]

Have you asked the seller for measurements?

Yes, the measurements all sound like they will likely work, but I know every jacket is different. I have a RMC Bucoj100 in a 40 that fits perfectly. The measurements for this 654 sound similar to that but it's sized as a 38. The RMC has high arm holes giving it that "fitted" look. Not sure if the 654 does that which would help it not be too tight in that area. Just overall was hoping to get a sense of how this jacket fits? Sorry if that doesnt make a ton of sense.

 

[benjaminschechter]

Yes, the measurements all sound like they will likely work, but I know every jacket is different. I have a RMC Bucoj100 in a 40 that fits perfectly. The measurements for this 654 sound similar to that but it's sized as a 38. The RMC has high arm holes giving it that "fitted" look. Not sure if the 654 does that which would help it not be too tight in that area. Just overall was hoping to get a sense of how this jacket fits? Sorry if that doesnt make a ton of sense.

The measurements provided are:
Pit-to-pit chest width: 20"
19.5in from the bi-swing guessets, or 17” between back panels.
Waist width: 18.5"
Length from top of shoulder: 27"
Sleeve length from edge of shoulder: 25"