My Schott 519 in Brown – Thoughts, Fit, and My Growing Collection

[Leather&Fit]

That gives even more reason to worry
I'd highly recommend buying something that fits you rather than butchering an existing jacket via tailoring.
But I honestly hope it works out well for you! Looking forward to seeing the updated fit.
Either way - thank you for your contribution to the forum!

Thanks for your perspective — I’ll definitely share an updated video once the jacket comes back from the tailor. I’m genuinely curious myself to see how the changes affect the fit.

Since most of my jackets in size L fit very well, I assumed the same would apply here. Turns out the 519 fits quite differently, which actually makes this post more valuable for others considering this model.

I'm not trying to sell anything or push a look — just sharing honest impressions to help others make better-informed choices. If my experience helps someone avoid a similar misstep, that's a win in my book.

Appreciate the exchange and the constructive input.

 

[Egalter]

You mean you are wearing your jacket with tags on for real? You cannot be serious!

 

[Monitor]

Yeah, why ruin a jacket like that? The jacket fits you - Just that it doesn't fit you the way you intended which isn't what alterations are for. Just sell it if you don't like it. You'll sell it anyway, eventually, as no alteration is going to change your mind.
It never does.

The photos are very nice.

 

[Carlos840]

Hello fellow leather enthusiasts,


I wanted to share my thoughts on the Schott 519 in Brown (Size L) and how it fits compared to other Schott jackets I own. Over the years, I have built a collection of Schott jackets, including:

• Schott 626 in L
• Schott 689H in 42
• Schott Perfecto 1 in M
• Schott 740C in 42
• Schott 118 in 42
• Schott 141 in 42
• Schott 570 in L
• And now, finally, my dream jacket: the Schott 519 in L (Brown, Factory Sale)

I always trusted Schott NYC’s online size guide, which worked well for my 626 in L, but unfortunately, the 519 in L turned out to be larger than expected. It has an amazing fit and finish, but I believe an M would have been a better choice for me. The cost of alterations in my area is quite high (around €400), so I’m currently figuring out the best solution.


I have started creating content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to help others find their perfect Schott jacket size and see how these fantastic jackets look in real life, especially since it's difficult to try them on in stores here in Germany. If anyone is interested in the Schott 519 (or any of the jackets I own), my video might be helpful:


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEATHERFIT
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leather.fit
Instagram: @leather.and.fit

519 L brown:

I’d love to hear from anyone who also owns a 519—how does it compare to your other Schott jackets? And for those considering it, feel free to ask me anything about the fit, details, and differences compared to other models.


Looking forward to your thoughts!


Best regards,
Yasin
(Leather & Fit – Content Creator)

This still looks like an oversized jacket...
I would sell and move on, no amount of butchering will make it fit well.