robrinay
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A much better photo, I'd be happy with the fit if it were my jacket.
Another photo with the top button down.
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Looked a size big to me in the original photo, but the second looks much better. (Is your jacket black, or is it just the lighting?) It's a relatively relaxed fit for the jacket, but imo well within the ballpark of how originals were typically worn. It looks like Aero have fitted this one out with slightly larger pockets as on an A2 - if you're not overly worried about it being massively "correct" to the original milspec (imo, the odd difference like this makes it somehow more accurate to what a civilian would have been wearing in the period anyhow), I wouldn't care - if anything, you'll probably find it more practical, especially if it has no inner pockets.
Regarding Pecards, don't bother with it for a few years yet. P's is amazing stuff for dealing with dried out, older jackets, but it really is unnecessary at this point. Aero's goat is beautiful stuff, imo one of the best midweight leathers out there - enjoy wearing it.
Edward, the jacket is a dark brown goatskin and beautiful to touch. I am not worry about an exact reproduction of the original with small pockets. I find the larger pockets more attractive and practical. With a sweater underneath, I think it makes a very nice snug fit. Thanks.