What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Imuricecreamman]

Here are pics of my 40s Swedish goat:

Super thick hide for goat, really made me want to find more old Swedish jackets...

Looks fantastic. The leather on mine is also quite substantial. Too bad it's usually our mad friend who usually stocks them Though mine was bought from him

 

[torfjord]

Here are pics of my 40s Swedish goat:

Super thick hide for goat, really made me want to find more old Swedish jackets...

that looks even better after a wash and some conditioning!

 

[Carlos840]

that looks even better after a wash and some conditioning!

It does!
Here is a cheeky preview, full review coming up in a week or two...

 

[Carlos840]

See how the 40s Swedish version compares to the 90s American version:

 

[MrProper]

It does!
Here is a cheeky preview, full review coming up in a week or two...

I had a reproduction of exactly this jacket from Hein Gericke (a German motorcycle clothing manufacturer) over 20 years ago. This jacket was lined with gray felt and had knitted cuffs in the sleeves. Unfortunately I gave them away.

 

[steve u]

Fit Pic's..The craftsmanship is unbelievably good! 6.06 lbs.

 

[navetsea]

The lapels and collar looks really cool.

 

[regius]

Thanks.

Pros: I'm much, much lighter on my feet. I can go up multiple flights of stairs 2 at a time without running out of breath which I couldn't do before. I'm able to bend and lift things in ways that I couldn't before. I don't feel the blood rush to my head when tying my shoes.

Cons = I get cold a lot easier so I'm wearing more layers than I used to need. All of my old clothes are either too big or have to be worn in an oversized way. Moving heavy things is harder. There's some real benefit to having some weight to throw around when you're trying to move a piano or hold up a heavy motorcycle that's starting to tip.

All in all I'm very happy to not be carrying all the extra weight everywhere.

Wow, any weight loss tip?

 

[regius]

Fit Pic's..The craftsmanship is unbelievably good!

Sorry if I missed the first post, what jacket is this? This is Monarch with the curved zip?

 

[regius]

Those Swedish goat coats are the best. I have a new one coming in from NJ.

 

[SinSir]

Eastman B3 before the warm weather rolls in for a couple days

 

[nick123]

Fit Pic's..The craftsmanship is unbelievably good!

oh man. Everything's perfect.

 

[El Marro]

Wow, any weight loss tip?

I lost about 20 pounds over the last year and my tip is to start walking. I walk at least 5 miles every day and more if I can (today I walked 11). I also started paying a little more attention to what I eat and portion size but walking has been the key for me.

 

[steve u]

Sorry if I missed the first post, what jacket is this? This is Monarch with the curved zip?

Yes,
MONARCH 30's AVIATOR MEANDERING ZIP
Made by Dave Sheeley

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Willie Watson Mfg Co. jacket

 

[Carlos840]

Wow, any weight loss tip?

There are many variables, but in the end it comes down to one thing:
Eat less food.

 

[casechopper]

Wow, any weight loss tip?

Eat less. I started with intermittent fasting (basically only eating during an 8 hour window each day) and then switched to just being more careful what I eat. I've cut out breakfast cereal, limit desserts heavily and cut way down on alcohol. On top of that I eat smaller portions of everything I do eat and try to choose healthier options when eating out. I've also accepted that throwing away a bit of food is better than eating it when I don't need it. If I'm full and there's still a bit on the plate I toss it or save for a later meal rather than eating it because it's there. I still eat pretty much anything. I just do so carefully and limit the amount I eat to what I really need.

I've tried to be a bit more active as well but the reality is that food consumption is where you can affect weight. Exercise is great for health but as the old adage goes "you can't outrun a bad diet".

 

[MrProper]

There are many variables, but in the end it comes down to one thing:
Eat less food.

May I clarify?

Eat less calories than you need and/or consume more calories.
For me it is exactly this formula and nothing more.

 

[Trenchfriend]

As I'm always saying in Germany:

More apple, less apple pie!

 

[MrProper]

Sorry to post this jacket again... but it is new and I have it to break in