Which one of these jacket twins is a keeper?

Do you also wear your jackets zipped? In case you do, it might be helpful to add a few pics of the jacket when zipped.

 

Do you wear the jacket open or closed most of the time?

 

Good timing with the question Marc

 

I’m going to say keep the 40. Your first reaction to the 38 was that it was a bit tight, and that reaction was strong enough that it led you to go ahead and buy the 40. Both jackets actually look quite similar to me in their new barely worn condition. 38 looks neater obviously but I have always found the jackets that were a little too tight for me looked great in photographs. I think you will probably be happier over the long run if you have the jacket with a little more room.

 

The 40 looks better zipped. I hear you on the collar, you can give it some shape by wetting it. I’m not sure how it will effect the raw color though.

 

I’d say the 40 does it. The 38 already opens up the pockets when closed, the 40 has the better length for my taste and in the shoulders size doesn’t appear to make significant difference to me.

Just my taste, like my jackets generally a bit roomier than a Lycra shirt.

Cheers

Turnip

 

40 fits better

 

I'd say the 40. The back looks much cleaner. Front looks better too. The 40 has a more athletic look to it.
Strange because I always thought an athletic look can only be achieved with more fitted jackets.

 

It’s interesting, isn’t it? When zipped up, the 38 makes @trainspotter look heavier. The 40 does look more athletic on him.

 

40, no question. Looks great.

 

I’d go with the 40 too as long as you can layer under it (the waist still looks snug as this is the cut of the jacket so if you can’t fit a hoodie comfortably under the 40 then I’d stick with the 38).

 

40.

 

The second jacket in the first post is the 38? I would take the second one.
If the first jacket is the 38, then I vote for the 40

 

How long have you worn the 38? Keep in mind you're going to get .25 inch as it breaks in on the chest and little bit on the shoulders.

Is your extra weight "normal" or you think you're going to get it back down again?

I think the 40 is on the edge of being a little big (this is OCD TFL talk here, not normal world LOL). So with weight loss and/or a little break in wear stretch, I think you're going to be on the edge.

Your 38 fits like how my 40 did when I first got it. The jacket is a hair tight on me, definitely tshirt only (which is fine for Los Angeles weather). But I noticed big differences over 20 wears on the main stretch points like shoulders, waist and chest.

 

40