Longer Jackets Thread

[wdw]

Thought a thread devoted to longer jackets might be useful, as most jackets here seem to be short. It would be good if others could add theirs, no matter the make.

To kick off, here's comparison shots of my two Aero Stockmans, black and cordovan. The black is the thin black layer which wears relatively quickly to brown highlights, whereas the cordovan seems more solid. They're both about three years old and only really worn in winter, and not all the time even then. Both are very soft now, and although relatively heavy to carry, they're only 2.35kg or so at size 38 and don't feel at all heavy to wear.

 

[RJR]

Thought a thread devoted to longer jackets might be useful, as most jackets here seem to be short. It would be good if others could add theirs, no matter the make.

To kick off, here's comparison shots of my two Aero Stockmans, black and cordovan. The black is the thin black layer which wears relatively quickly to brown highlights, whereas the cordovan seems more solid. They're both about three years old and only really worn in winter, and not all the time even then. Both are very soft now, and although relatively heavy to carry, they're only 2.35kg or so at size 38 and don't feel at all heavy to wear.

Very nice.

 

[Fanch]

This is a couple of old shots of my brown FQHH Teamster taken while new and is my longest one (28.5" back length).


Below a couple of shots taken recently showing a couple of years of wear.


BTW Eric, I am very partial to your two Stockman coats with the large cargo pockets. I know you have at least one Teamster and would not mind your showing again as your photographic equipment and skills far exceed mine.

 

[wdw]

@Fanch, your Teamster is getting nicely worn looking. I like the pockets on the Stockman, as they're pretty secure and nothing falls out. I have two inner pockets on the cordovan, but got that before realising how decent the patch pockets were. The black has no inner pockets and I don't feel that it needs them.

As for my Teamster, I have my black one with the Sunburst pockets which I really like and expect to get a cordovan one (again with the Sunburst pockets) in a month or so and will do a comparison of them when that comes. There's nothing like the smell of fresh FQHH in the morning...

 

[ton312]

Beautiful jackets here!

 

[cuchulain]

Great thread, I'm looking at buying a long half belt with alpaca lining for use as a winter jacket and keep the Roadster for early Spring and fall. Hopefully we get shots of the Aero Long HB in cordovan. I do really like that Teamster too.

 

[Peter Mackin]

I have a Long halfbelt with the Hercules pockets,no piping & harris tweed lining,brown fqhh ,,love it.

 

[Harris HTM]

Recently I posted photos of my Mariner, unfortunately I haven't kept the photos to repost, so I just add the link to the relevant thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-aero-mariner.85245/

 

[Fanch]

Great thread, I'm looking at buying a long half belt with alpaca lining for use as a winter jacket and keep the Roadster for early Spring and fall. Hopefully we get shots of the Aero Long HB in cordovan. I do really like that Teamster too.

I looked at the LHB too, particularly eyeballing the one that Sloan bought early on, but decided to go with the buttoned Teamster rather than the zipped LHB as I can leave the bottom button undone that creates less bunched up leather when sitting. I decided to go with moleskin lining for warmth and durability. My Teamster is my winter jacket and can layer with either a Filson moleskin or mackinaw wool vest without undue bulk in the arms. I opted for one inside pocket without closure and thus far don't see any sign of the pocket showing through the outside FQHH.

 

[wdw]

Yeah, @Fanch, I copied you on the unsecured inner pocket for my two Teamsters. It's good to have something if the outer pockets are open, and no zip or button seems to give much less chance of the pocket showing through to the outside.

 

[Fanch]

Recently I posted photos of my Mariner, unfortunately I haven't kept the photos to repost, so I just add the link to the relevant thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-aero-mariner.85245/

Harris, I remember when you posted your Mariner. If I lived just a couple of kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, I would likely buy either a Mariner like yours or a Stockman like wdw's, maybe both.

 

[Fanch]

Yeah, @Fanch, I copied you on the unsecured inner pocket for my two Teamsters. It's good to have something if the outer pockets are open, and no zip or button seems to give much less chance of the pocket showing through to the outside.

Yep, I think we all receive helpful tips from one another here. I was definitely influenced by your earlier Teamster when I decided to order mine.

 

[Superfluous]

Brown Himel Canuck:

Black Himel Canuck:

 

[wdw]

Very nice indeed, @Superfluous. What's the size and back length on those?

 

[Fanch]

Very sharp looking Canucks that can be dressed up or down, worn either with jeans or with dress shirt and tie.

 

[Superfluous]

Very nice indeed, @Superfluous. What's the size and back length on those?

Thanks. Size 42. Back length: 27.75.

 

[Grayland]

Damn, you have two Canuck's? Beautiful.

 

[ProteinNerd]

My Aero Long Hercules. Alpaca lined Vicenza. So damn comfortable to wear. Only got it at the end of last winter so it hasn't seen much use yet. Its a size 38 trimmed down to a 36 waist.