Fit Check Thread for Jackets

[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