Photos of fit and style that inspired you

[HoosierDaddy]

It'd be a lot simpler to just make this your signature at this point.

Signature? Naw..I'll just bring it up as I choose. How bout that..

 

[barnabus]

Let's take it as read that the 'what jacket' thread here is a bit of a yardstick, but beyond that there are some default influences I think. Celebrities get their pictures in the media, and that puts their style in front of your eyes whether you like it or not. And films / movies, which do exactly the same.

You've only got to look at the popularity of the Wolverine jacket you see that that's true.

So, for me, there's a celebrity and there's a movie character. Justin Theroux always seems to know how to rock a cafe racer. And then there's my guilty pleasure, the lairy Belstaff Ryan Reynolds wears in the deleted scenes of Blade 3.

 

[Solo]

I just cannot understand the trend to wear leather jackets up above the belt or barely covering the wrists that many now seem to applaud

I go the other way....I cannot abide sleeves that are too long, it ruins the whole look.

The proof is in the pudding. My very first inspiration to get a leather jacket came from this guy almost 40 years ago. Look at what happened to his style over the last few decades. I would never wear my jacket that long and big.

 

[Monitor]

Signature? Naw..I'll just bring it up as I choose. How bout that..

Oh, as per usual, then. Sure thing. Carry on.

 

[Monitor]

So, for me, there's a celebrity and there's a movie character. Justin Theroux always seems to know how to rock a cafe racer.

Theroux is cool.

 

[Gamma68]

Here are some photos from beyond TFL borders that I’ve found inspirational:

 

[Gamma68]

Forgot to mention this guy on Instagram, who posts some nicely composed jacket shots:
https://instagram.com/denim_and_whiskey?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=106c71zllwg9g

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The other extreme of proof in the pudding. Too short and 'Hickish" for me....

 

[Marcus D'Hat]

I know that the pursuit of the grail jacket is a futile endeavor. But, many of us have been on a journey of finding that perfect 'fit' and 'style' that we feel like we can really own. Various fit photos/feedback posts have been so helpful in landing on my current trove of jackets. I thought it would be fun and helpful to share the photos that inspired you towards certain fit and style.

Can you share what your current favorite styles are (as many as you want) and the photos that you think best showcase how the jacket should fit and be styled? The photos can be from the TFL members or any others you found inspirational along the quest.

Here's my contribution to get this thread going.

Cafe Racer/J100 for its simplicity and form-fitting* silhouette
*Can't stand those pants, though.

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Cross-zip without the belt and all the metal blings*
*Middle-aged man complex
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I own a jacket that has seven zippers, my friends call me Zipperboy, it's even on one of our group T-Shirts.

 

[Mich486]

This definitely inspired me when younger (although it’s a look I moved on from) and I’m sure a lot of other guys wearing black cross-zip (not HD of course, of that we are sure given the sleeve length )

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[Gamma68]

Another Instagram account I find inspirational is Fine Creek Leathers: @finecreekleathers

 

[barnabus]

I'd definitely be interested in recommendations for Instagram follows. Probably another thread in its own right though.

 

[Justhandguns]

And then there's my guilty pleasure, the lairy Belstaff Ryan Reynolds wears in the deleted scenes of Blade 3.

This one is cool! To be honest, Ryan Reynolds has best body shape for any kind of jackets (even from a man's perspective).

To me, I started off with this one, ended up buying it.

 

[Monitor]

This one is cool! To be honest, Ryan Reynolds has best body shape for any kind of jackets (even from a man's perspective).

To me, I started off with this one, ended up buying it.

Had this jacket by chance. Only jacket I ever had where a complete stranger approached me and said I've got a really cool jacket.

 

[Lost Ronin]

Many jackets, amongst other things are too slim fitting these days.

I can't find anything to fit me properly. They're all made for slimmer people. I've got a 46" chest and 36" waist. Nothing fits. If it fits the chest maybe it clears the shoulder. If it does that it is massive around my waistline.

I've got a Schott coming. We will see. Might have to go full custom. Not in the budget right now however.

Jackets should fit right. Skin tight not in my opinion. To each their own.

 

[handymike]

This is the shot that did it for me.

 

[ton312]

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This is the shot that did it for me.

Yep. That's when I knew Cordo must be something from another planet.

 

[Hh121]

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This is the shot that did it for me.

Everytime I see this man

 

[handymike]

I was in a hotel once, and was woken up by this...actually.. Al yelling at my door.

 

[Monitor]

I was in a hotel once, and was woken up by this...actually.. Al yelling at my door.

What did he want??