Aero made me a Lady Shackleton vest

[SpeedRcrX]

I always liked vest and waistcoat, but I often found women waistcoats are fit for top models (which I’m not….) or way too revealing. The ones that fits, are sporty vest or are for “grandmother”.

So I decided to ask Aero if they were willing to make a lady version of their Shackleton.
Holly told me it wasn't a problem. I gave her my measurements but even with them we weren't sure of the size. She suggested to send me a vest to try on and go from there.
They didn't have a size 42 to send but they made one especially for me to try on!
I got it the following week.
Sam, their pattern cutter asked a few specific measurements to modify the Shackleton pattern and adapt it to a woman body.

Now I have my own Lady Shackleton vest, custom made in Battered Steerhide. The leather is butter soft like lambskin, a really beautiful hide.

No extra charges for the mods and the try on vest.
Holly is a sweetheart and Aero went above and beyond.
This is customer services, gentlemen.

Thank you Holly, thank you Aero!!!

 

[Bucket]

Sweet! Looks great on you & will only develop more character with wear.

 

[Worf]

Nice.... looks good on you... I'm not a vest guy myself.

Dave

 

[pawineguy]

Beautiful and a great story. You really wear it well, congrats!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks like a perfect fit..!!
Congrats
HD

 

[Stand By]

It looks both smart and classic. Nice!
And I love the feel of a good vest, so I'm sure it feels as good as it looks.
Thanks for posting!

 

[wdw]

Looks good. I really like the Shackleton and it turned me into a vest/waistcoat guy. I think it's undervalued on this site.

 

[Monitor]

Beautiful vest, fits you perfectly! Not a vest guy either but your Shackleton looks very casual and cool. Extremely beautiful leather, too!

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Thank you guys.

I was really impressed how the vest keep me warm this chilled morning.

During winter I usually wear a fleece vest plus a peacoat or duffle coat, I hate to be cold and there is so much wind in the area... The Shackleton is way classier without being too uptight.

 

[Feraud]

That looks great on you.

 

[Sloan1874]

Very nice.

 

[devilish]

I love mine and I'm sure you will too. It's much more versatile than most people give it credit for.

 

[IXL]

What a good looking vest!

 

[Grayland]

I like the tweed back. Was that special order? I was under the impression that the Shackleton was all leather.

 

[Mark]

Love it, looks fantastic. I really, really want one but can't see when i'd wear, with what or if I could carry it off. It conjures up images of smoking lounges, gin & tonic and those big curled pipes.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I like the tweed back. Was that special order? I was under the impression that the Shackleton was all leather.

I think Aero only made a few Shackletons in all leather(in the beginning) and then decided that the tweed back was better suited to the weight and comfort of their new vest.
HD

 

[cloudylemonade]

Looks really great! Glad the work paid off and we got you a good fit

Thanks for the lovely feedback too.

 

[Fanch]

Couldn't be a better fit and looks great. Aero's customer service is top notch.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Looks really great! Glad the work paid off and we got you a good fit

Thanks for the lovely feedback too.

The lovely feedback is earn and well deserved, thanks again Holly!

 

[Edward]

Looks great. I can see it being a viable alternative to a jacket in warmer weather, too.

I think Aero only made a few Shackletons in all leather(in the beginning) and then decided that the tweed back was better suited to the weight and comfort of their new vest.
HD

I remember that being pretty much what they said on the sale page when they sold off a working prototype: leather bakc made it too stiff, not the look they were going for.