I made a lot of discoveries about jackets and about life in general when I saw the old catalogs of Sears and Montgomery Ward. And including me, too, now like jackets of this length.I am tempted. For a long time I wasn't a fan of this sort of length, preferring my leathers either waist-length short, or knee-length long. Then a character in Man in the High Castle wore a nice leather jacket in this sort of length and style, and as tends to happen, my opinion gradually shifted.... I like the very utilitarian vibe of this early style. Puts me in mine of the cotton chore coats I've been wearing these last couple of Summers, so perhaps they also influenced my thinking...
The old catalogs also have a lot of useful text descriptions of styles and materials. I met details about the spaciousness and purpose of the pockets. There are explanations for the sizes of different parts. And a lot of other things sometimes useful.Yep, this is from a late 1920s Sears catalogue:
The old catalogs also have a lot of useful text descriptions of styles and materials. I met details about the spaciousness and purpose of the pockets. There are explanations for the sizes of different parts. And a lot of other things sometimes useful.
If someone haven't seen the catalogs in their entirety by any chance, I highly recommend checking them out. It can be very exciting
Horizontal upper pockets are pockets specifically for cigarettes/tobacco (as stated in the old catalogs). The bottom horizontal pockets are cargo pockets. The bottom pockets were with different angles.Were horizontal opening pockets - as opposed to slash pockets - a typically 1920's thing? I have tended to find that angled pockets are generally better in the rain, etc.
Were horizontal opening pockets - as opposed to slash pockets - a typically 1920's thing? I have tended to find that angled pockets are generally better in the rain, etc.
And to be honest, I didn't even think about it.Great for ideas for period looks and styles for those of us who want the full vintage look too.
Ordered one in russet badalassi, tan stitching, blanket lining.
That’s one of the nicest Aero’s I’ve ever seen. Superb! Perfect fit!Here comes:
Your fit pics go a long way. I don’t recall seeing another fit this well. Very nice indeed.Thanks! It's been much loved ever since I got it some five years ago. Definitely underrated model in Aero's range and too rarely seen in here.