Finding the Right A2 Jacket For 6ft, 165lbs person

If you are having trouble, my suggestion is to go custom. I don't know how much Aero modifies their patterns, but maybe they could make you a longer, trimmer A2. Doesn't Eastman offer longer length jackets as well?

 

If you know your key measurements this will be pretty easy. What back length, sleeve length and pit to pit? With your size it sounds like you probably need - 21.5 inch pit-to-pit, 25.5 inch sleeves and a back length of 25.5 inches.

 

That's pretty much my size. I usually go for a comfort size 40 fit or a tight size 38 for my ELC/Aero/BK A-2s. If you want a really slim profile, the choice of a 38 tall or long with custom sleeve would probably be the best.

 

What dude and seb said. Basically you need to know your measurements. Then you can either go custom to the size you want (or at least think you want) or off the rack. Most higher end off the rack give very detailed measurements. I’m a little smaller than you. I wear a 36 in almost everything but only enjoy the A2 cut in 38 or 40. I like the leather on the sleeve to hit around aninch above the wrist bone and the leather at the waist to end around the top of mid rise jeans. Regarding “military fit” if you are reffering to wwii fit, spend some time on vintageleatherjackets forum. The topic has been beaten to death. The (imho) obvious verdict is that fit was all over the place and most guys had little or no say and just took what was handed to them. Worth it to head over just to see the great pictures.

 

nice fit what size is the jacket

 

G1's do seem to sit lower. Maybe post photos so we can see.

I'm six two and 185 pounds, so larger than you and that pit to pit would fit me. What does back length to front hem mean?

 

36 But size #s are arbitrary. Another maker lists 36 as 20, 17, 24, 24.
You really need measurements.

 

Do you mean you included the front bit that sticks out past the back hem when you lie the jacket out flat? If so that's not worth noting. The front is best measured from the start of the zip down to the end.