Aero Dustbowl Fit Help!!

[wanz]

I would definitely take Thurston up on the sizing offer. I ordered my Dustbowl through them and we seem to be fairly similar in size (I'm 6'2" versus your 5'10"). I'd be careful about sizing the Dustbowl down too much. I think that the pictures (particularly the back) can make it seem boxier than it really is. My initial pictures of my 42" Dustbowl:

http://s867.photobucket.com/user/nwanzenr/slideshow/Aero%20Dustbowl

I've since adjusted the straps to give is a more fitted look. For me, a size 40 would be too small (let alone a 38). As a point of reference, here are some shots of the D-pocket Norshore that I just received (also size 42):

http://s867.photobucket.com/user/nwanzenr/slideshow/Norshore

 

[Zombie_61]

...BTW me thinks layering is for people with jackets that are too big!!!

Speaking from experience, layering is for people whose jackets don't have enough (or any) insulation to keep them warm. lol My jackets are fine as long as I stay here in southern California, but on those rare occasions when I find myself in colder climates layering becomes a must.

As for your jacket, I'd say definitely take it down one or two sizes and add an inch or two to the body length. The sleeve length looks okay to me, but that's a personal preference that you should decide for yourself.

 

[Seb Lucas]

C'mon Seb, you know what he's talking about is the tendency of heavy FQHH sleeves to shorten via the accordion like wrinkling that occurs with wear. I've seen it and so have numerous others. Sure, it isn't actually shrinking the leather, but it does shorten the sleeves.

Yes, I do know, I wasn't being tricky, and, as I've written before, I have never had it happen. Obviously some people believe they have had this experience - even after owning dozens of leather jackets I've not ever seen it.

 

[regius]

Help me make my modified Dustbowl fit better!!

It's going back because of an error in the cut, so I have one more opportunity to get it right

Im thinking an extra half inch in sleeves, and half or 3/4ths inch in length, and maybe (just maybe) size down from a 42 to a 40.

What do you guys think?

Bret, the dustbowl has two pleats? those are real pleats?

 

[bretron]

Bret, the dustbowl has two pleats? those are real pleats?

They're pleated gussets. Very cool and functional detail on this jacket.

And to be sure, I'm still happily wearing my remade jacket to this day (well, not today- today is premier work coat day )

 

[regius]

picture of the remade one? would love to see as I'm thinking one. Also, this is kinda weird considering i've ordered tons from Aero before. The standard price listed, vs the final checkout price after customization, at which point do they show you the final price?

My impression is not until the day they charge you... so which means you do have to hand calculate everything to have a realistic final price at the front end?

 

[bretron]

picture of the remade one? would love to see as I'm thinking one.

Reg, some shots from a few years ago (man, how times fly and hairlines receed lol)

To your other questions, I didn't pay any upcharges on this one

 

[AeroFan_07]

Very nice look/fit and finish. Like the boots too!

 

[Gav]

Looking good there my man!

 

[A-1]

Hopefully ill have some answers early next week when Rachel is back in the shop; at this point, I'm just planning on a remake with some extra length and at least a size down. Its true that it fits like a short sack of potatoes
Fanch, to answer your question, I do have a bit of a long torso. Mark Fisher described me as a 42 long in VLJs, when making my d pocket... Which for fit comparison came out like this

I'm wanting the Dustbowl to fit just slightly roomier (but not as much as I got!!)

Bret, seriously, why would you ever need another jacket? This is the perfect jacket on you!