Leather jackets that accentuate/flatter/enhance shoulder size

[Sliquid]

Hello people, new here.
Just thought I would ask your opinions stemming from the all vast knowledge about jackets.
What are some jacket models and makes that do accentuate a V-shape body, in terms of the upper torso/shoulder region? I am talking about a taper and also the shaping of shoulder is made to look with fuller volume.
Cafe racers generally seem to be uniformly slim, so I am steering away from those.
The shorter the jackets, the better, 23.5"-25" length is optimal.
Thank you!

 

[Aloysius]

50s motorcycle jackets favoured a dramatic drape cut with a V taper.

CHP styles and the Aero Indian Ranger would be good options.

 

[Sliquid]

50s motorcycle jackets favoured a dramatic drape cut with a V taper.

CHP styles and the Aero Indian Ranger would be good options.

Thank you, I shall begin my research.

 

[photo2u]

Hello people, new here.
Just thought I would ask your opinions stemming from the all vast knowledge about jackets.
What are some jacket models and makes that do accentuate a V-shape body, in terms of the upper torso/shoulder region? I am talking about a taper and also the shaping of shoulder is made to look with fuller volume.
Cafe racers generally seem to be uniformly slim, so I am steering away from those.
The shorter the jackets, the better, 23.5"-25" length is optimal.
Thank you!

The best at this is the Sears Hercules. Several members have posted the look on this site.
Just do a quick search on this site under 50s Sears Hercules.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

As @Aloysius stated, early 50s motorycle jackets are amazing at this. Lots of wide shoulder models that taper fairly significantly.

 

[Aloysius]

As @Aloysius stated, early 50s motorycle jackets are amazing at this. Lots of wide shoulder models that taper fairly significantly.

Every time I think about this I get annoyed at Thurston switching out my Indian Ranger which I ordered because I wanted that shape for their slim fit model because they thought that suited my body better.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Every time I think about this I get annoyed at Thurston switching out my Indian Ranger which I ordered because I wanted that shape for their slim fit model because they thought that suited my body better.

Wait they did that without you specifically requesting it?! That's terrible.

 

[Aloysius]

Wait they did that without you specifically requesting it?! That's terrible.

I guess most people prefer the slim straight fit, so people thank them for it. But obviously if I am emailing them about buying the "Indian Ranger", always refer to the jacket as such, etc I'm not generically asking for a cross zip.

But I wanted the Indian Ranger because it's an exact repro of the 1947 pattern, and I ordered through Thurston because they have slots to have Aero make things quicker and because they would make me an aftermarket mouton collar for it.

Only for them to order the Ridley instead (which is a great pattern... but not the jacket I wanted at all) because "it looks better on people under size 44". When I realized this (based on seeing some of their product pics for other customers which mentioned an Indian Ranger styled Ridley) and emailed them to ask, they said I'd have to start the process over again with their stupid "fit jacket" practice (and the $70 of shipping for it) and in the moment it felt like too much money and time, so I relented. I pointed out that half the reason I liked the Ranger so much is it has an amazing collar shape, and I was afraid I'd get the Buco-style collar instead, for them to confirm that yes I'd get the Buco style collar because that's what the Ridley is built for. But praise Julie Leitch, who on her own initiative made a Ranger collar for it.

To add insult to injury, while it *did* get made fairly early by Aero, Thurston sent it to me months after that lol. So I paid a ton extra over ordering direct from Aero, to get the jacket (which is different from the one I wanted) much later than any of my direct orders. The mouton collar is okay but I almost never wear it because the Ranger collar itself is so nice.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Hello people, new here.
Just thought I would ask your opinions stemming from the all vast knowledge about jackets.
What are some jacket models and makes that do accentuate a V-shape body, in terms of the upper torso/shoulder region? I am talking about a taper and also the shaping of shoulder is made to look with fuller volume.
Cafe racers generally seem to be uniformly slim, so I am steering away from those.
The shorter the jackets, the better, 23.5"-25" length is optimal.
Thank you!

I fell in love with this Lost Worlds Trojan partially for this reason. Here are the photos from the eBay listing:

And here is how it looks on me:

 

[Sliquid]

I fell in love with this Lost Worlds Trojan partially for this reason. Here are the photos from the eBay listing:

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And here is how it looks on me:
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Looks killer on you, Nate!
Is there a name for that type of jackets? It's not considered a D-pocket, is it?
Gonna have an eye out for one.

 

[Sliquid]

Would you gents happen to know what this style is called and whether somebody makes it with a significant taper? Just simple sleek low zipper/pocket count for the front.
Would love to see what options are there for symmetrical zippers.
Shout out to @tmitchell59 for this great post!

 

[Aloysius]

Would you gents happen to know what this style is called and whether somebody makes it with a significant taper? Just simple sleek low zipper/pocket count for the front.

If black is okay, check out the Schott 689H.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I guess most people prefer the slim straight fit, so people thank them for it. But obviously if I am emailing them about buying the "Indian Ranger", always refer to the jacket as such, etc I'm not generically asking for a cross zip.

But I wanted the Indian Ranger because it's an exact repro of the 1947 pattern, and I ordered through Thurston because they have slots to have Aero make things quicker and because they would make me an aftermarket mouton collar for it.

Only for them to order the Ridley instead (which is a great pattern... but not the jacket I wanted at all) because "it looks better on people under size 44". When I realized this (based on seeing some of their product pics for other customers which mentioned an Indian Ranger styled Ridley) and emailed them to ask, they said I'd have to start the process over again with their stupid "fit jacket" practice (and the $70 of shipping for it) and in the moment it felt like too much money and time, so I relented. I pointed out that half the reason I liked the Ranger so much is it has an amazing collar shape, and I was afraid I'd get the Buco-style collar instead, for them to confirm that yes I'd get the Buco style collar because that's what the Ridley is built for. But praise Julie Leitch, who on her own initiative made a Ranger collar for it.

To add insult to injury, while it *did* get made fairly early by Aero, Thurston sent it to me months after that lol. So I paid a ton extra over ordering direct from Aero, to get the jacket (which is different from the one I wanted) much later than any of my direct orders. The mouton collar is okay but I almost never wear it because the Ranger collar itself is so nice.

Yikes! I'm sorry that happened. I didn't expect things to be that bad when I asked. Can't believe they treated you this poorly.

 

[Aloysius]

Yikes! I'm sorry that happened. I didn't expect things to be that bad when I asked. Can't believe they treated you this poorly.

Yeah I kind of excused it at the time but now I bring it up proactively because TFLers almost inevitably recommend ordering via Thurston. And honestly this Ridley is neither here nor there whereas the IR repro would fit in so well with my wardrobe, both menswear and workwear wise.

 

[newtojackets]

Yikes! I'm sorry that happened. I didn't expect things to be that bad when I asked. Can't believe they treated you this poorly.

Agreed. If they did this to me, I would demand an immediate refund

 

[Sliquid]

If black is okay, check out the Schott 689H.

Wowzers! that looks incredible!

Yeah I kind of excused it at the time but now I bring it up proactively because TFLers almost inevitably recommend ordering via Thurston. And honestly this Ridley is neither here nor there whereas the IR repro would fit in so well with my wardrobe, both menswear and workwear wise.

Hope an IR built to your exact specifications crosses your path at a significant saving to make up for that unsavory experience.

So far we are looking at :
1- Aero Indian Ranger
2- That Lost Worlds Trojan looks pretty darn impressive too
3- Schott 689H, just wow!

I don't fancy my chances finding vintage unicorn like a sears hercules, not even sure where to begin looking for those aside from ebay.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Looks killer on you, Nate!
Is there a name for that type of jackets? It's not considered a D-pocket, is it?

Thanks. You can read about the Trojan on the Lost Worlds website:

Leather Motorcycle Jackets Trojan Vintage Horsehide

Leather motorcycle jacket, horsehide, clothing, vintage flight jackets, Buco, hunting, safari bush clothing, rayon gabardine cowboy shirts

lostworldsinc.com

 

[Aloysius]

Wowzers! that looks incredible!

Hope an IR built to your exact specifications crosses your path at a significant saving to make up for that unsavory experience.

So far we are looking at :
1- Aero Indian Ranger
2- That Lost Worlds Trojan looks pretty darn impressive too
3- Schott 689H, just wow!

I don't fancy my chances finding vintage unicorn like a sears hercules, not even sure where to begin looking for those aside from ebay.

Lost Worlds Trojan is part of that broader 'family' of Californian jackets with the sharp V shape.

Aero, Johnson, and others also do straight zip versions so since you mentioned straight zip maybe check out the Aero CHIPS and Johnson KDL-72.

 

[Will Zach]

Cals will do the trick. I am anything but broad-shouldered, and these things are pretty flattering. Short though, but not extremely so.

 

[Madhouse27]

Pretty easy to look jacked in an ELMC (Eastman) Roadstar. It’s almost a little too tapered for me but the shoulders and chest on this thing are insanely well cut.