Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[Eagledog]

A little wider in the hem and a little longer. What does it look like in the back unzipped?

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I think the back length is good. I would just add to the front drop about 1 inch

 

[Eagledog]

Thurston Bros will get Aero to make you a new jacket since it is not within the. 5" tolerance. You will just have to wait another 12 weeks for it. Mine showed up with a 16" bottom opening instead of 18".
The new jacket is perfect at 18". Now I can wear any pants, belt, or top without bursting at the seams. It is a very comfortable relaxed fit, rather than a leather corset fit.

 

[floater]

Also interested in seeing unzipped fit pic, and would you wear it mostly zipped or unzipped? How about layers or riding? Those things would affect how I’d want it to fit.

 

[Eagledog]

If it is a riding jacket you could add some length to the sleeves. Your J106 sleeves look way to short for riding.

 

[postman10mm]

Here are some unzipped pics

 

[postman10mm]

If it is a riding jacket you could add some length to the sleeves. Your J106 sleeves look way too short for riding.

The J106 was on Aero’s used page and it really spoke to me. Sure the sleeves could be longer and the back a bit shorter, but I got a wild jacket I never would have speced myself and I’m super happy with it.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Like others said, consider adding more front drop. The one thing it has going for it is that it’s not a belted jacket and you won’t have 2 belts visible.

Other than that, and hopefully you don’t take this the wrong way, I’d suggest not wearing it with a turtle neck. It makes it look like your head might periscope out to scan the surroundings.

 

[Eagledog]

The turtleneck is a great idea. It keeps bees and other pestiferous insects from creating mischief inside your shirt while riding. A June bug or Cacadia bug to the neck is no fun on a bike.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

The turtleneck is a great idea. It keeps bees and other pestiferous insects from creating mischief inside your shirt while riding. A June bug or Cacadia bug to the neck is no fun on a bike.

Meant it more from an aesthetic sense.

Turtleneck would have functional value though - whether it’s keeping bugs out or going for a cold ride.