Half Belt Modification: No Flare to Skirt

[kronos77]

"No Flare to Skirt" is what I am told I should ask for from Aero if I want a half belt that tapers all the way down past the belt to the hips. I have seen at least one example here on TFL of such a half belt.

Has anyone had this done and how do you like wearing it after some time? Does anyone think it is heretical, bad design, less attractive or just not advisable?

 

[Seb Lucas]

I had a standard 1930's half-belt from Aero and it had no flare. I'm not sure they are meant to but I know some jackets do have this feature. You certainly see it on some cafe racer J100's.

 

[GraceNote13]

Yep I agree, my new 1930s HB has no flare either. It tapers down to the waist.


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[kronos77]

Seb, it is prominent on the j100 and designs based on that model for sure. I have seen it on many half belts and always thought it might be a little uncomfortable in cold weather as it doesn't seal out the cold air. I think much of the flare is from tightening th straps, so the extra taper would be to prevent having to tighten the straps at all. Never had a half belt, so I don't know.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I think that's right GN - Apart from tightenign issues, I wonder if there is a particular design ethos at work around the flaring when it happens on a half-belt.

 

[ButteMT61]

I specifically asked for this on my GW Ventura. I will do it for any other similar jacket I order. I hate the flair.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-good-wear-ventura.70477/

 

[Grayland]

The flare may be needed depending on how long the jacket is and...um, how much junk you got in the trunk. If you are fairly slim and the jacket ends above your ass, you've no need for any flare. If the jacket is a bit longer and follows that V-taper closely (in other words, a slim fit), it will probably need to flare out a bit once it hits your ass & hips.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Grayland hit the nail in the head. If you want a longer jacket and you have a larger belly then hips you won't need a flair. If you are slimmer and your waist is narrower than your hips it just won't work without a flair.

 

[ButteMT61]

I have no *ss. I need no flair

 

[Steve S.]

I have no *ss. I need no flair

Boy, now that's leaving the door wide open!

 

[ButteMT61]

Boy, now that's leaving the door wide open!

Step on through!

 

[handymike]

When My jacket was made I asked for "some fishtail" but not the whole tuna.
I need it for my hips, and my jacket is cut more snug (ala j-100).