Board Racer in 42 or 44 ?

[ai00344]

I would go with the 44 unless you plan to wear it unzipped most of the time? 42 looks too fitted to me when zipped to the top like that

 

[Monitor]

I really can't see any benefits of a 44. It doesn't look significantly bigger in general, just like there's too much material at random places all around.
The 42 is great - body of the jacket is trim and it looks like you still have enough space in the arms and shoulders to move freely. Also, the waist on the 42 doesn't flare whereas on the 44 it does which is another indication that 44 is too big (that's exactly why the zipper doesn't go all the way down to the bottom hem of the jacket, so that the jacket would allow for the waist to shape it and if it's flaring like that by itself, the point is lost).

It's a trim fitting style and I think the 42 looks best on you.

 

[TREEMAN]

42 is the way to go !!

 

[CBI]

A great thread illustrating the differing preferences in fit. Best of luck!

My 2 cents, if one can clearly see one's body shape, body lines, a/the jacket is too small. It just makes the proportions all "off" if one chooses to wear clothing...........

I know some moto jackets are designed to be skin tight....too be avoided.....again simply IMHO

 

[RMF308]

I’d say 42 if you wanted to wear this as they were designed...trim and neat.

 

[scottyrocks]

I can't wear jackets as tight as that 42 on you. I'd go with the 44.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I said the 44 because when I was in that situation, I went for the small size and it was a n absolute drag to wear. After wearing the hell out of it for 18 months and praying it would stretch where it needed to (it never did) it got sold and replaced with the next size up which is a dream to wear.

Beware the too tight cafe racer, look great in photos but are hard to live with....much like an ex of mine lol


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[Mich486]

42 looks clearly better in the pics you posted. I don’t think you look restricted in it.


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[Gamma68]

Some manufacturers of cafe racer jackets also call them "racing shirts." That implies a close fit, like wearing a shirt.

If you feel the need to layer under the size 44 for a good fit, I would say the 44 is too big. But as others have already said, fit is very subjective (unless the proportions are obviously way off in appearance).

My advice would be to choose the jacket that provides a more "shirt-like" fit that doesn't require layering. Of course, consider comfort. If it's tight to the point where you're conscious of it all the time, then it's too small.

Please let us know your decision and how the jacket works out!

 

[photo2u]

42 All the way!

 

[Butch_Coolidge]

[emoji50] This is a leather jacket, not a wedding dress. I personally wouldn’t buy anything I couldn’t wear a hoodie under. It’s leather, casual, care free.


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[MET]

If I were you I would prefer 42. Size 44 on you seems to be someone else's jacket.

 

[nick123]

Neither. 30's half belt! Or the 44...

 

[ProteinNerd]

Not sure i want to open this can of worms again but are the chest pockets on the 42 uneven or is it just me?

 

[Seb Lucas]

Not sure i want to open this can of worms again but are the chest pockets on the 42 uneven or is it just me?

Looks like you're right. Unless the OP has uneven breasts...

 

[Butch_Coolidge]

Can’t believe I’m even getting into this conversation, but the 42 is too tight. It has a big pucker in the back. The 44 doesn’t, and lays flatter in the back and sits better on the waist. Now to redeem my manhood, I’m going to drink Tequila out of a dirty glass......that’s better.


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[ProteinNerd]

Real men are secure enough in themselves to help a brother out with a jacket fit pic


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[Mich486]

Btw the 42 is a one piece back whereas the 44 a two piece with kidney panel and it seems to flare a little. Is this a feature of the design?


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[Monitor]

Not sure i want to open this can of worms again but are the chest pockets on the 42 uneven or is it just me?

Did notice...

Btw the 42 is a one piece back whereas the 44 a two piece with kidney panel and it seems to flare a little. Is this a feature of the design?

Flaring? It is. Buco's used to do that, yeah, which is what this jacket is based on.

 

[TREEMAN]

Btw the 42 is a one piece back whereas the 44 a two piece with kidney panel and it seems to flare a little. Is this a feature of the design?


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Good eye's Mich..............