ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

[Deacon211]

Well, I'll throw my 2 cents in until someone smarter comes along.

My only Irvin is an ELC, so I can't say how the WPG fits particularly. However, Irvin's as you have read are definitely short in the torso. So if you don't like that a larger size might definitely be in order for you.

Historically, Irvin's were made to be worn over trousers and so fit "generously" when worn without, giving them a traditionally baggy fit.

In other words, unless you hate the baggy look, there's probably a good argument for ordering a size up.


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[Doctor Damage]

So the WPG jacket looks to be a contender, both at my price range and the one or two of photos I've seen on here it looks pretty good for the price.

I'm unsure whether to go with my normal suit size of a 44 or go up one size if I do go for one from them. From the older threads it seems true to size is generally okay though I'd like to get a much length in the sleeves body as I could and I guess a size up might help with that.

Any advice on that, or if anyone has received one lately it'd be great to hear/see more.

Earlier this year I was thinking of buying a WPG jacket and as part of that process I accumulated the following measurements by scouring this site, VLJ, and the interweb. The part in white at the right lists the source for each set of measurements with some notes/comments. I never did get a WPG jacket so I don't have any measurements to provide myself. Click for large table.

 

[l0fielectronic]

Thank you both. Yes, that was my thinking on perhaps going up a size, though from the photos I did find it looks like the WPG jacket might be a tad longer than a more historically accurate jacket - which is probably all to the good for me.

Earlier this year I was thinking of buying a WPG jacket and as part of that process I accumulated the following measurements by scouring this site, VLJ, and the interweb. The part in white at the right lists the source for each set of measurements with some notes/comments. I never did get a WPG jacket so I don't have any measurements to provide myself. Click for large table.

Thanks for that, very helpful - If I do order one I'll update here with the measurements for the one I get!

 

[l0fielectronic]

So for reference the 44 I received measures;

Chest 24"
Sleeve arm 26.25"
Shoulders 21"
Length 25"

As I posted in the other thread I'm a 44" in a suit jacket and I think it fits well. There is a little bit of room but its not oversized and its also not a trim fit.

 

[MET]

Time has come to wear the RAF Irvin...

 

[John Lever]

Looks good !

 

[Siggmund]

So badass!

 

[Doctor Damage]

 

[aswatland]

This 1960s Pride and Clark civi jacket looks to be in almost new condition.Loving the vinyl seam tapes!

 

[GregGale]

A little Christmas Caroling in my WPG Irvin

 

[Doctor Damage]

WPG jacket on e-bay, not my listing but good close-up pics

 

[CBI]

well damn - that WPG Irvin looks really good!!!!!!

 

[Monitor]

My new WPG. Not many pictures around so figured I'd contribute.

 

[Deacon211]

That is really a good looking jacket! Congrats!


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[John Lever]

That's very nice , I really like the fleece. Is the jackett all leather?

 

[Monitor]

That's very nice , I really like the fleece. Is the jackett all leather?

From what I can tell, yeah. They've stopped using synthetic tapes some years ago. This certainly looks and feels like leather, yeah.

 

[Cooper A-2]

From what I can tell, yeah. They've stopped using synthetic tapes some years ago. This certainly looks and feels like leather, yeah.

Very nice.
Great jacket well made!

 

[CBI]

Boy, that is one heck of a jacket for the price and I understand they are light(er) and easy to wear. Once this jacket has been worn a lot, its going to look the part. Yes, some authenticity issues (like the zippers) but who cares! Congrats

 

[MeachamLake]

Wow, I didn't know these existed. That's a cool jacket for the money indeed!

I wonder if a size 46 would be long enough for me at 6 foot 3?

Shame they don't do a yellow hooded Coastal Command version too, that would be awesome

 

[Doctor Damage]

Wow, I didn't know these existed. That's a cool jacket for the money indeed!

I wonder if a size 46 would be long enough for me at 6 foot 3?

I posted a few measurements in post #1722 above, which may be helpful. The problem is that not many people own the WPG jackets who can provide reasonably accurate measurements.