Fanch, like you, I've had a long and winding road to get the sizing something I'm happier with. I've traded in 3 jackets now, 2 of which I wasn't happy with the fit, so that's over £1,000 ($1,600) I might as well have set fire to and at least kept warm for a few seconds.
For me, the interesting thing is that I started off with an LHB, but traded it in within a couple of months and now that long zip look is something I avoid completely, as just not being right for me. I much prefer buttons, although my DB is still my favourite jacket.
I have a Pre-War Irvin coming in a couple of months, so it'll be interesting to see if that lives up to the hype. If not, Sloan has a lot to answer for, although he got it right on the DB.
For me, the interesting thing is that I started off with an LHB, but traded it in within a couple of months and now that long zip look is something I avoid completely, as just not being right for me. I much prefer buttons, although my DB is still my favourite jacket.
I have a Pre-War Irvin coming in a couple of months, so it'll be interesting to see if that lives up to the hype. If not, Sloan has a lot to answer for, although he got it right on the DB.