Aero Fit Jacket arrived

[KingCotton]

Fit jacket arrived today.

I had to let out the side adjustments all the way to be able to zip it up and even then it is tighter then I like across my stomach. I can wear it, but its tight and certainly no room for a sweater or anything over my polo T-shirt.

i think i would like it to be a little longer in length in front and back. At the moment it doesn't quite reach my belt and I would like it to reach my pockets.

Sleeve length seems perfect. Sleeves feel a hair tight on arms when I bend them but not sure if that is just the leather.

Could be a tad bit looser across my back and shoulders.

It zipped up with the buckles out as far as they'd go without being completely undone. So there isn't any more letting out from this point.

It was a bit more work then I like getting my 2nd arm in the hole as well.

The leather is beautiful, Brown CXLFQHH. .... though at first I thought it was cordovan even though the add said brown.

The weight and thickness doesn’t bother me, though I have been advised that Steer fxl might be more comfortable.

I like the tartan liner, though I also like the black watch, still looking on the locharon website.

Sent the pics in to Thurston.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I agree too tight in the lower parts, a bit short and looks like it's fighting you here.

 

[Canuck Panda]

It's gonna be a tough choice between staying at this size and add length, or go up one size. Both has their pros and cons. I find that with these vintage styles, if I choose comfort and size up the look will always become boxy. And if I chose smaller size with add length the look would be better for photos but I will always complain about the comfort and wear them less.

If you do choose going up one size for comfort, it helps to get the jacket in leathers that drape much better than the stiffer ones, it will actually make the larger jacket look less boxy and look more fitted. It's a tough choice, been down this road many times my self.

 

[KingCotton]

It's gonna be a tough choice between staying at this size and add length, or go up one size. Both has their pros and cons. I find that with these vintage styles, if I choose comfort and size up the look will always become boxy. And if I chose smaller size with add length the look would be better for photos but I will always complain about the comfort and wear them less.
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If you do choose going up one size for comfort, it helps to get the jacket in leathers that drape much better than the stiffer ones, it will actually make the larger jacket look less boxy and look more fitted. It's a tough choice, been down this road many times my self.

I have to go up a size. I feel a bit like a sausage currently when it is zipped...Could I wear it and see if it stretches? Sure, but I don't need a perfectly tailored fit.

 

[Aloysius]

Definitely too small. Like I have said elsewhere, Thurston's claims of things like "42 but fits like 46" only work if you actively want a tight fit on a jacket designed for layering.

But again, like I just said in another thread, this should have been part of the one you made a few days ago. I don't want to tag in Peacoat again but people keep making new threads for what should simply be new posts on their existing threads. (Frankly, most of this stuff could go in the FAQ or fit check threads but I'm asking the bare minimum.)

 

[Eagledog]

Go up at least one size. You will never be able to put anything in the pockets and get the jacket zipped. And if you do you will tear out the zipper as soon as you aren't standing at attention. I would want to have the side fasteners at least half way closed with a comfortable relaxed fit and a medium layer underneath. Then you could let it out if you add a sweatshirt or hoodie. If you have been the same size for the past 10 or more years then you don't need to take into account the likelihood of outgrowing it. Otherwise maybe go up 2 sizes.