Jacket Alteration: Thoughts?

[Powerband]

Although the fit of this Field Leathers jacket feels great, I’m thinking of taking up the back length a little. I’m OK with the front length because it’s right below the belt buckle, where I personally like it. Do you think I should make this alteration to the back length? About 1 inch? More? Leave it? Thoughts?

If I decide on this slight alteration, then it would be through Johnson Leather.

Thanks for your advice and opinion.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

No. Not worth the trouble, cost, possible mess up (even though JL might do it). Looks fine, in fact more than fine. I think a lot of us on here obsess way too much over stuff.

 

[jonesy86]

Looks pretty darn good to me.

 

[Powerband]

Damon at JL just replied and said that they don’t think this jacket fitting needs any change.

 

[MrProper]

Looks fine.
These boots go really well with the jacket.

 

[Fonzie]

The fit is excellent in my opinion, I wouldn't touch it, it looks great on you and the whole outfit looks awesome.

 

[Mandarin]

Like what the others said: the back length is perfectly normal for a halfbelt. An alteration would've been justified for an MC jacket.

 

[Monitor]

I can see what you mean, even though I think it looks good (great) as is. I prefer shorter jackets so I'm biased in that regard but either way, if I was to send the jacket in (and I wouldn't), -2" is a minimum I'd have taken in, to make absolutely sure it really turns out the way I want. Honestly, I don't think that a 1" alteration will be perceivable and it won't really affect the look of the jacket.

But yeah, it is a relatively complicated alteration as they'd have to start cutting from the front hem so not worth all the empty stitch holes that will remain and considering the jacket fits you just about perfectly as it is. . . I wouldn't do it.

 

[Marc mndt]

I don't think there's such a thing as a perfect length for a halfbelt. Halfbelts can be longer or shorter and look great either way.

Photocredits : thedenimdentist (wearing Himel Frobisher)

 

[ton312]

I wouldn’t entertain the idea for even 1 second. I contemplated this on a much longer HB and I’m glad I didn’t do it. As Marc said, the HB is quite forgiving with regard to length!
Super short: 24”

Super long: (27.5”)

Anywhere in between is good!

 

[El Marro]

I agree with the others here. Front length is perfect, and to me that is the more important measurement. I can see how you would want the back to be a little shorter but it looks like you can still get into the back pockets just fine so I would say leave it alone.

 

[jonbuilder]

I agree with the other comments. Personally, I would prefer the back to be shorter but it is not worth the trouble and expense. The jacket looks fine on you. You might have to unzip the jacket while riding in a car.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Yes, as others have said, I would leave it alone. Very very nice Half-belt there. Wear & enjoy it!

What leather is it made of? It's nice & thick but has a drape to it already.

 

[Powerband]

Yes, as others have said, I would leave it alone. Very very nice Half-belt there. Wear & enjoy it!

What leather is it made of? It's nice & thick but has a drape to it already.

It is teacore Shinki leather. Incredible. Appreciable heft yet pliable as f***. It’s made by Field Leathers. I bought it off the classified here.

 

[Powerband]

Thanks, everyone, for your helpful replies and thoughts. My wife also agrees that I shouldn’t touch the fitting, and she’s the boss. This jacket is quite comfortable as it is and I’ll keep it as is.