LAman
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Brand new to the forum and posting for the first time. I’m hoping I can tap into the expertise of everyone regarding a sizing issue. I recently started looking into buying a cafe racer jacket. Fortunately, I stumbled across this lounge and have gotten quite an education on jackets, leather, etc. (the knowledge level here is pretty unbelievable!) So now I’ve got a pretty good idea of what I want, but I have a sizing issue I was hoping to get input on.
I am tough to size in suits and jackets because I’m wide around the shoulders and have a relatively small waist. I wear a 48” or XL jacket normally, but my pants waist size is 34”. My normal jackets are always wide through my waist, but for most jackets it doesn’t matter much. With the CR jacket, I want to get the fit right. Relatively slim-fitting throughout, which means I need it to taper quite a bit. Most of the companies (Aero, etc.) can make some customizations to sizes, but I’m not sure if that will be enough to make the jacket fit right on me (e.g. I don’t want the body to fit too loose). I’m expecting the jacket to cost $1000+ so I’m hesitant to order online, have them do the modest taper, then receive a “custom” jacket that is still too big through the body. For a size 48”, most can taper to a 42”-43” through the bottom hem. My measurement at the middle of my stomach is 38”, so I’m thinking this taper will still be pretty loose?
Langlitz and Cal-Leathers do custom sizing so that is probably the safest bet sizing-wise. But they are limited on their leather options (no HH, etc.) plus both tend to make heavy jackets. I do ride, but I’ll wear the jacket off the bike 90% of the time. And I live in Los Angeles, where it doesn’t get very cold.
So I wanted to get any thoughts on the best way to approach the sizing issue so that the CR jacket fits well throughout. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I am tough to size in suits and jackets because I’m wide around the shoulders and have a relatively small waist. I wear a 48” or XL jacket normally, but my pants waist size is 34”. My normal jackets are always wide through my waist, but for most jackets it doesn’t matter much. With the CR jacket, I want to get the fit right. Relatively slim-fitting throughout, which means I need it to taper quite a bit. Most of the companies (Aero, etc.) can make some customizations to sizes, but I’m not sure if that will be enough to make the jacket fit right on me (e.g. I don’t want the body to fit too loose). I’m expecting the jacket to cost $1000+ so I’m hesitant to order online, have them do the modest taper, then receive a “custom” jacket that is still too big through the body. For a size 48”, most can taper to a 42”-43” through the bottom hem. My measurement at the middle of my stomach is 38”, so I’m thinking this taper will still be pretty loose?
Langlitz and Cal-Leathers do custom sizing so that is probably the safest bet sizing-wise. But they are limited on their leather options (no HH, etc.) plus both tend to make heavy jackets. I do ride, but I’ll wear the jacket off the bike 90% of the time. And I live in Los Angeles, where it doesn’t get very cold.
So I wanted to get any thoughts on the best way to approach the sizing issue so that the CR jacket fits well throughout. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
