Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[WolfofStateSt]

Yes Buzz makes the slender long model under the William Gibson label. I had one and for size 42 the shoulder is 19", P2P 24", back length 23" to knits, 26" including knits, front zipper length is 23.5"***, this is the long part, made for lower jeans or untucked shirts.
The RMC B-15C/MA-1 I have are repros so it probably fits different than your Steve Mcqueen one. Size 42 has 20.5" shoulder, 26.5" P2P, back length 23" to knits, 26" including knits, front zipper length is 22.5" (one inch shorter than the Buzz slender long).
You can also take a look at Toys Mccoy version, Toys size 42 is RMC size 40 with one inch less in all around but same sleeve length (only shorter body length), you can check to see if this is longer than the Mcqueen jacket you've got. There are tons of Toys Mccoy Albert Turner label MA-1 jackets out there on the used market so they can be had for very good prices, in almost new conditions.

Yeah the length of the Steve McQueen MA-1 is: 60 cm (approx. 23.6 inches)

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I think this G1 fits me well. There is no room to layer, but I wasn't planning to layer under this jacket other than what you see here. I want a second opinion from you guys. It’s a 1950 vintage Monarch jacket for reference.

 

[MrProper]

I think this G1 fits me well. There is no room to layer, but I wasn't planning to layer under this jacket other than what you see here. I want a second opinion from you guys. It’s a 1950 vintage Monarch jacket for reference.

I think that's good. I watched Top Gun with my kids and thought to myself, maybe I should get something like that. LOL

 

[Eagledog]

Body looks great. Maybe a bit short in the sleeves. If you wear a watch the cuff will be in the wrong place all the time. See post #89. It would be a lot better if the sleeve had a bit of room between the knit and the base of the sleeve. The way it is now, you will be constantly tugging the sleeve down every time you move your arms.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Body looks great. Maybe a bit short in the sleeves. If you wear a watch the cuff will be in the wrong place all the time.

I can live with that!

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I think that's good. I watched Top Gun with my kids and thought to myself, maybe I should get something like that. LOL

Finding an original made my day. It's surprisingly cheaper than any jacket you would find on RMC or Buzz and twice as cool.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Hate to spam but I have long had misgivings about this L.L.Bean Trapper Jacket. Thoughts?

 

[Peacoat]

I would like the sleeves to be a bit longer, but what you have will work. Monarch was a respected maker of the G-1. I have several G-1s. like them better than the A-2. I think two of my G-1s are Navy issue. The other one or two are civilian copies.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I would like the sleeves to be a bit longer, but what you have will work. Monarch was a respected maker of the G-1.

I grew up around where they made jackets before I went off to college and post-grad. So there is sentimental value in Monarch as well for me, even if I wasn't around back when they existed.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I think this G1 fits me well. There is no room to layer, but I wasn't planning to layer under this jacket other than what you see here. I want a second opinion from you guys. It’s a 1950 vintage Monarch jacket for reference.

Looks good

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Looks good

Thanks!

 

[newtojackets]

I now own 2 cross zip aviator jackets. I can only keep 1 as my collection is spiraling out of control. Which one do you think fits better? Which would you keep?

Rainbow country:



Schott:


The rainbow country has the much nicer leather but the schott is cheaper (so would get more cash back if I sell the RC)

 

[Eagledog]

I like the rainbow one more.
The Schott is a bit boring. The hidden zipper on the Rainbow give it an elevated appearance.

 

[MrProper]

I now own 2 cross zip aviator jackets. I can only keep 1 as my collection is spiraling out of control. Which one do you think fits better? Which would you keep?

Rainbow country:

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Schott:
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The rainbow country has the much nicer leather but the schott is cheaper (so would get more cash back if I sell the RC)

I like Rainbow better.

 

[TartuWolf]

Neither in my opinion, but RC definitely looks better.

 

[floater]

I agree, I would keep neither of those two and RC looks better but imho mostly just because of the nicer looking leather.

 

[newtojackets]

Neither in my opinion, but RC definitely looks better.

I agree, I would keep neither of those two and RC looks better but imho mostly just because of the nicer looking leather.

Why do you both say neither?

 

[floater]

Personally it’s mostly the collar on both, putting that aside I like the leather on the rc but I think the schott has a slightly better fit on you, but overall I think you could find one that both fits and looks better than either of those.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I like the rainbow one more.
The Schott is a bit boring. The hidden zipper on the Rainbow give it an elevated appearance.

Agreed

 

[TXG8R]

Fit check on my new vintage 60’s Brooks Cafe Racer. It’s got the gold on black tag, but no seem down the back. It’s much lighter than my Aero 30’s half belt in horsehide. I’m not really sure what kind of hide this is but I’ve been assuming cowhide.