Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[WolfofStateSt]

All look good to me, except perhaps that kimono. My biggest tip though would be a tucked in shirt looks a lot better with high waisted trousers

The denim can be shrunk if I soak it in water

 

[WolfofStateSt]

All look good to me, except perhaps that kimono. My biggest tip though would be a tucked in shirt looks a lot better with high waisted trousers

Also which one is the kimono lol?

 

[newtojackets]

Also which one is the kimono lol?

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[WolfofStateSt]

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Ah the 1940 Army Denim Work Coat! It’s from Sugar Cane denim so I think if you wash it will shrink

 

[Bennarion]

What do you guys think of the fit of these? I honestly feel pretty good about all of them.

Everything fits perfectly

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Everything fits perfectly

Thank you! Agreed.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I am wondering though what will happen if I was this Sugar Cane Chore Coat:

 

[Liam_Og]

I am wondering though what will happen if I was this Sugar Cane Chore Coat:

If you were the coat you probably wouldn’t wonder too much.

Sorry, it’s Friday…

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Out of curiosity, why did you guys how with Iron Heart over Real McCoys for your deck jacket? What are the differences if any that you prefer if you have tried on both.

Also what is your favorite color for the Iron Heart Jacket?

 

[unhatted]

I love this 80s 125, but occasionally get the nagging feeling that 38 is a size too large and what I really need is a 36 (which crop up affordably never!).

Should I continue the search?

 

[Herrvallmo]

I love this 80s 125, but occasionally get the nagging feeling that 38 is a size too large and what I really need is a 36 (which crop up affordably never!).

Should I continue the search?

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I think it looks great with the 38 tbh, doesn't look to big really and always nice to be able to layer with it!

But I also think the 36 would look amazing on you, but different strokes so follow your gut mate and think how you want to use the jacket(just a t-shirt, or be able to layer something like in the pic).

If it was up to me I would be super happy with how that 38 fits, and don't have any rush to move it along
My two cents

 

[MrProper]

I love this 80s 125, but occasionally get the nagging feeling that 38 is a size too large and what I really need is a 36 (which crop up affordably never!).

Should I continue the search?

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Why do you want to keep looking? It's fine the way it is.

 

[Bennarion]

I love this 80s 125, but occasionally get the nagging feeling that 38 is a size too large and what I really need is a 36 (which crop up affordably never!).

Should I continue the search?

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The jacket fits perfectly. Size 36 will be too small for you

 

[unhatted]

Alright I’m sold! Sometimes it’s good to be reminded that whilst “slightly tight” is often a deal-breaker, “slightly loose” is often undetectable to anyone other than the wearer. It’s probably not a T shirt fit, but I’m usually in denim by the time it’s T shirt weather anyway…

 

[Harris HTM]

Alright I’m sold! Sometimes it’s good to be reminded that whilst “slightly tight” is often a deal-breaker, “slightly loose” is often undetectable to anyone other than the wearer. It’s probably not a T shirt fit, but I’m usually in denim by the time it’s T shirt weather anyway…

What I came to realize after almost 30 years of wearing leather jackets (and around 15 of wearing quality leather jackets) is that a looser fit is better - unless you're a super fit guy that works out daily; I agree it doesn't look as perfect in photo's as a tight fit does, but it is far more comfortable, it allows for layering and accommodates small changes in weight.

 

[Team_Feisar2]

Eastman Flyweight Irvin came in, I wanted an Irvin for quite some time but couldn't justify having more than one super heavy shearling jacket next to the B-3.
Went with a 48 (B-3 is 46) this time for more room to layer and an overall relaxed fit.
Length wise, a 46Long would work too but I fear it'll be to tight in the end.
I like the crazed finish for now but that might change tbh.

 

[Harris HTM]

Eastman Flyweight Irvin came in, I wanted an Irvin for quite some time but couldn't justify having more than one super heavy shearling jacket next to the B-3.
Went with a 48 (B-3 is 46) this time for more room to layer and an overall relaxed fit.
Length wise, a 46Long would work too but I fear it'll be to tight in the end.
I like the crazed finish for now but that might change tbh.

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that's nice. I used to own an Aero B3 but I found it really impractical; too bulky and warm, I only used it max. 2-3 days per year, no pockets and god forbid if I got caught in rain or snow, it was like being hugged by a wet Labrador.

 

[Jon Crow]

that's nice. I used to own an Aero B3 but I found it really impractical; too bulky and warm, I only used it max. 2-3 days per year, no pockets and god forbid if I got caught in rain or snow, it was like being hugged by a wet Labrador.

Absolute wasted money for me here, sheepskin, I like the look of a Irvin though

 

[Oakbark]

Hi gents
This peacoat should be the interpretation cut of the 1930 era, with some obvious exceptions.
I was looking for a peacoat with enough room to wear a sport jacket or flannel underneath it, not often, but at least to have the chance to wear it and still feel comfortable.
Most of the time, I'd wear a peacoat with a chunky shawl cardigan or with a trucker denim jacket or with a heavy turtleneck pullover.
For reference in these pics, I'm only wearing a polo pullover in merino wool, gauge 12 (quite thin).
I say since now that it looks a little too big for my liking, regardless of whether it might be more or less acceptable, but latelyI've been switching with great effort from snug outfits to something more relaxed; just that I'm not used yet;

anyway, I know a peacoat should fall straight: not tight, but close to the body—it's not meant to be as roomy as an overcoat.
This is an online purchase: I asked for the measurements before buying, and they were quite accurate, but not perfect.
The chest is 24 inches, while they told me it was 23.
The shoulders are 19.3inches, while I was told they were 19.
The back length is 32.7 inches.
The coat has a Thinsulate lining (this is the last time I buy a coat with padded lining).
I'm 5ft 8.5, with wide and muscled shoulders, chest, and back.
Honestly, I'd return it, but I can't;


I believe (for now) that the overall length doesn't suit me well, and among the thousands of screens I took online, I see that most of the time people wear peacoats that end at their thumbs with their arms resting on their sides.
In my case, the coat is 1.35 inches longer than my thumb, which is a note for aesthetic assessments.
For technical info, the coat is 2.7 inches longer than my buttocks, so a bit longer than those 2 inches that are considered the max lenght “allowed”

I saw that 1910s-era peacoats with this same construction had a similar length, ending over the hand of the wearer, so longer than what is commonly considered the proper length for a peacoat.

During my online research, I found that several Japanese brands make this longer cut, and due to the fact that, generally speaking, Japanese men are not blessed with height as I'm not, their peacoats end even a bit lower than mine.
Do I like it? Not much, but I saw someone wearing the no-bridge peacoat from Private White that was long and roomy, and I liked it.

What do you guys think of the overall aesthetic of mine?
I want to add that the shoulder seams seem a bit extended, but I own some Neapolitan jackets with the same shoulder angles/construction, and they are perfect for accommodating my wide shoulders.

As you can see from one pic, my arm is very close to the coat, and I'm only wearing a thin pullover.
The arm length is obviously too long; I quickly folded them up to show how it would look after the tailor alteration.

I'm not so keen to get rid of this coat somehow, first of all because it took me many months of searching—first to figure out what type I wanted; then it was very hard to find a civilian brand in 100% wool like this one for a price lower than $600/700—and finally because I know a smaller size of this one I got would be too snug on me anyway;

it might be nicer because of a shorter length, but for the upper part, it would be too tight, especially if wearing something heavier than a thin pullover.
In this peacoat, I'm comfortable, but layering up with something, I already feel the coat is kinda tight on me.

I'd consider shortening it by 1 inch, but those pockets seem to be placed too low compared to other models I saw, so making the coat 1 inch shorter might mess with the proportions, plus the original cut of the 1910 or 1930 was actually long.

I also considered taking in it a bit, cause the lower part has more room, I mean under my ribs cage, so it would look more close, but still holding the comfort of the upper part.

Some comments from you all would be very appreciated, both for technical notes and from an aesthetic point of view, and if I could do something (allowed) to improve the fit.

I will buy another peacoat anyway, from another brand, maybe in a different cut, shorter for sure and with no padded lining, but I'd like to wear this one too, as long as it doesn't seem too wrong both for the technical features of a peacoat and for the aesthetic purpose on me.
Thank you all in advance.

 

[Oakbark]

These are the pics of the Private White I was talking about.
it's a different cut, 6 buttons and so on, but I like how he sports it, it looks comfy, relaxed, withouit looking bulky in my opinion: might it depend on the fact that it doesn't have a padded lining? I take for granted that he's wearing his proper size for that coat.
Regarding the padded vs no padded lining, I'm not so sure on my thoughts:
Talking about fabtrics for suit jackets, worsted wool and canvassed construction offer the best drape to the jacket, in comparison for example with cotton that doesn't drape.
Now, looking at original peacoats from the 2 wars, that have a thin lining, there are 2 scenarios; a close fit, makes the peacoat looks great, but if the peacoat fits a bit bigger it starts showing the worst defects, cause the wool of the coat is thick and it looks rigid all over the shoulders, arms and so on.
In turn, a quilted coat, it's easy to look bulky, as I feel mine looks like, considering that a smaller size should be the proper one for my height, but not for my built and my idea of layering up