A-2 for slim waist and big shoulders

[FlyingPoncho]

Hello everyone

I've been stalking the forums for some time and have finally got around to making an account.

I’m having a hard time pinning down a fit for an A-2 and would be very grateful for advice and or recommendations of contracts and manufacturers which are best for athletic builds. I have seen Dubow 27798, Knopf A2 and 1939 Werber recommended, but these seem to be quite hard to pin down outside of the states, especially on the used market.

My measurements are:

Height: 5ft 10in
Weigh: 70KG
Shoulders: 43”
Chest: 37.5”
Waist: 30”

I recently tried on the Eddie Rider Jacket in size S from Nudie Jeans (happened to be in the store, not my first choice of leathers), which ran 18.5 shoulders, 21.3 pit to pit, and 24.4 length, and it fit 'alright'. It was tight in the shoulders and trap area and slightly baggy in the stomach. I could still bend over to tie my laces and I imagine with wear it would stretch out a bit.

When I look at similar measurements in the A2, I’m looking at 40/42 depending on the contract, and although I know there is quite the difference between contemporary and traditional cuts, I have never considered myself large, though perhaps this is the size I should be looking at?

I live in the UK and hope soon to have the opportunity to try on some jackets, but it seems what stores nearby stock are quite limited. Therefore, I would be grateful if anyone could advise on some contracts or manufacturers which would fit my proportions best, or alternatively, if despite my wholehearted love for the A-2, it is a dead loss for me.

Many thanks

 

[ton312]

I would look for anything other than an a-2. The jacket immediately adds 30lbs of gut fat thanks to the knit hem. They just aren’t particularly flattering to anyone’s physique (and I don’t think they are meant to be).

 

[FlyingPoncho]

I would look for anything other than an a-2. The jacket immediately adds 30lbs of gut fat thanks to the knit hem. They just aren’t particularly flattering to anyone’s physique (and I don’t think they are meant to be).

Well that's a real shame, would you say the ANJ 3 would be more accommodating? I'm looking for something lighter wearing than G1 for autumn / spring wear.

 

[ton312]

I’m sure someone else here can advise better than I can. I’m not really all that familiar with the various military leathers. But I will say the A-2 that I’ve seen are seldom flattering.

 

[Aloysius]

Well that's a real shame, would you say the ANJ 3 would be more accommodating? I'm looking for something lighter wearing than G1 for autumn / spring wear.

G-1 and A-2 wear exactly the same warmth wise except for the collar. Both are summer jackets.

ANJ-3 removes the fur collar but keeps the sharp V taper of the G-1 so that would be a good bet. As you're in the UK I'd say just contact Aero and be done with it.