Aero Leathers D1 - Fit check size 42

[pmx-berlin]

I have now sent the jacket back and will receive a size 44 tapered to a 42 in the waist in exchange. Holly was very helpful with this. I am excited.

 

[Marc mndt]

I have now sent the jacket back and will receive a size 44 tapered to a 42 in the waist in exchange. Holly was very helpful with this. I am excited.

If Aero includes the return shipment waybill they can mark the new jacket as a return, that way you want have to pay VAT twice.

 

[Hide'n'seek]

If Aero includes the return shipment waybill they can mark the new jacket as a return, that way you want have to pay VAT twice.

yes this is how we handle returns / exchanges / repairs

 

[Kunja]

The fit looks good to me, and just a Tshirt underneath is how I wear my Goodwear D1.

 

[MrProper]

I have now sent the jacket back and will receive a size 44 tapered to a 42 in the waist in exchange. Holly was very helpful with this. I am excited.

There I am curious how my size 42 will be. I have had a few measurements changed and hope it will be enough.

 

[Tom71]

I have now sent the jacket back and will receive a size 44 tapered to a 42 in the waist in exchange. Holly was very helpful with this. I am excited.

That sounds like a really good way forward. With the taper it will still look appropriately fitted!

 

[MrProper]

@pmx-berlin
Just out of interest... did you measure the jacket? If so, what were the measurements?

 

[pmx-berlin]

@MrProper

Pit-to-pit was exactly 23 inch.

 

[pmx-berlin]

If someone wants this jacket, this should be it:

Militaria Leather Jackets | Aero Leathers

Looking for a militaria style leather jacket? We have a range of military grade jackets made with real sheepskin and horsehide.

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[Canuck Panda]

What's the chest to hem drop on these D-1 jackets? And the B-6? Are they straight down or the hem is 2" less? 4" less?

 

[pmx-berlin]

Here it is: 44 tapered down to 42.

 

[f2002q]

Here it is: 44 tapered down to 42.

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Yes, I think this fits way better. Congratulations!!!

 

[Richedm]

Hey guys,

I just got this jacket from Aero. It looks so beautyful. What do you think about the fit? My problem is: in my opinion the fit is right but it feels one number to small. I can wear a shirt under it but not a pullover. Does this type of jacket widens a little bit with wear? Maybe because of the shearling?

At the moment I‘m thinking of sending it back and order another one in 44. Maybe even a B6 then.

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It’s a lovely D-1 but I find with most there’s a bit too much nap or pile and they have a hard time getting the thickness right. I’ve had an original ( it eventually fell apart) and the nap was way thinner. Could just be compressed from years of wear. Also they tend not to make the collars hang down as much as originals. Having said that it’s still a lovely sheerling jacket. Aero are very good. Just my stupid picky opinion of course. I’ve got an Avi for relatively cheap so going to try the dog sheers and wetting down. I actually don’t mind their design but of course Aero far outweighs them from a quality perspective. Does anyone by chance know the correct thickness spec of the sheering on an original D-1? I’ve actually seen the odd pic of both bomber and fighter pilots wearing them due to their relatively light weight over with an A-2 underneath compared to a B-3 or even a B-6. I wear my A-2 under my D-1 and it’s better than down on a really cold day here in the frozen north of Canada. Cheers and great find