I concur with all the above commenters that the fit looks perfect for you. I like your second scenario with the Sheene collar and hand warmer pockets. Personally, I couldn't live without them. And I think brown would be a good color for you. Adds a bit of (visual) warmth. Good luck, and enjoy!I used Carrie and shes the one who recommended a board racer 42 fit jacket after i was dissapointed with a cafe racer fit. Very glad i was patient. I also think the lenght could be a little shorter but that s just nitpicking, i wont change a thing fit wise.
Now i have to give my custom choices.
I've changed my mind many times in the last 2 weeks since the board racer is a slightly different so here it goes.
Black FQHH
keep the exact design of the fit jacket
maybe add 2 hand warmer pockets
vintage talon brass zippers (I saw on the aero website that they had old stock)
Or
Sheene collar
Brown FQHH
maybe add 2 hand warmer pockets
vintage talon brass zippers (I saw on the aero website that they had old stock)
Or buy 2 jackets, just kidding
You may want the sleeves a touch longer (we're talking 1/2" or so) if you are going to ride with it. Keep in mind that the FQHH sleeves will ride up (shorten) 1/4-1/2" depending on how your jacket creases.
Other than that, a great fit!
This is what I sent to Carrie
-Design exactly like fit jacket but with Sheene style collar.
-Same inside pocket style as fit jacket.(no button, no closure) (least visible from the outside).
-Hand warmer pockets.
-Authentic vintage brass zippers, Talon or Conmar ( I saw on the Aero website that they had 50 year old stock.( what ever you recommend)
-Same inside lining setup but something in red.
-As dark as possible CX Brown FQHH
-I will let you give me advice on the sleeve length and body length.(Please look at my fit pics)
I personally prefer in a sheene (and most Sheene jackets seem to have) only 1 chest pocket, you didn't specify either way. Just thought I'd mention it in case it was something you missed.
I want HH Not Goat.If I received that fit jacket, I would not send it back!
What are the dimensions of the fit jacket?
Carrie recommend repro talon zippers for the Board racer?? because vintage wont match the sleeves. What should I get?? Antique brass or regular???? AHHHHH, i'm not sure because i read previous posts and noticed some people said the vintage brass reproductions looked cheesy.
See for yourself:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/alexander-leathers-cafe-racer.80054/
I know, it's not an Aero, but it's the same hardware, I don't think it looks cheesy.