Schott 538 fit

[jlc_art77]

Hey guys I recently bought a new schott 538 mechanic jacket in large and went by the sites sizing but I’m not entirely sure if I should have gone down a size. Needing help with the fit if indeed this jacket is a bit larger or unflattering I would be willing to trade for a medium schott 538. I am 5’ 9” 187 lbs and was told these jackets are true to size so large would’ve been a 42-44. The sleeves are a bit long but my concern is with the bodice being possibly too baggy. All input is greatly appreciated

 

[Canuck Panda]

I would not size down, keep the size Large, but maybe consider shortening the sleeve by about an inch or so.

These square slim long silhouette truckers comes with really long sleeves, for size Large, it's like 26.75" long. I am shortening my Johnson one down to 25.5" sleeve length.

 

[jlc_art77]

I would not size down, keep the size Large, but maybe consider shortening the sleeve by about an inch or so.

These square slim long silhouette truckers comes with really long sleeves, for size Large, it's like 26.75" long. I am shortening my Johnson one down to 25.5" sleeve length.
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Ok cool I’m not crazy, I thought the sleeves were ridiculously long. I dnt ride motorcycles so it’s more of a fashion piece for me.. I think the sleeves being 25.5” would be a good length. A couple years back I had a Schott CAF1 in horsehide and I was swimming in the large so I got ride of it. This jacket however I really like and would like to keep but in something that fits nice and not make me look like a dork I appreciate your input thank you

 

[Monitor]

It looks good. You got the right size. The sleeves are too long, though and they bunch up unflatteringly. I'm not sure how well they would settle in and basic jackets of this sort rely mostly on a silhouette so I'd maybe look into something else as altering the sleeves is pricey, risky and rarely worth the fuss but overall, it's not bad at all.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Ok cool I’m not crazy, I thought the sleeves were ridiculously long. I dnt ride motorcycles so it’s more of a fashion piece for me.. I think the sleeves being 25.5” would be a good length. A couple years back I had a Schott CAF1 in horsehide and I was swimming in the large so I got ride of it. This jacket however I really like and would like to keep but in something that fits nice and not make me look like a dork I appreciate your input thank you

That's how most are doing this type of fit now a days, Levis also has long sleeves that covers half the hand. The slimmer torso fit looks great but I always end up using the buttons to shorten my sleeve up. After one year I decided to permanently shorten my sleeves down an inch or so. Live with yours for a while and see how you like it on a daily basis. With the buttons closed to the second snap it works, but I just have to keep doing it and undoing every time.

 

[jlc_art77]

It looks good. You got the right size. The sleeves are too long, though and they bunch up unflatteringly. I'm not sure how well they would settle in and basic jackets of this sort rely mostly on a silhouette so I'd maybe look into something else as altering the sleeves is pricey, risky and rarely worth the fuss but overall, it's not bad at all.

Thank you sir., i appreciate your input since I’ve watched FL for a number of years an you seem to really know your stuff much appreciated

 

[jlc_art77]

That's how most are doing this type of fit now a days, Levis also has long sleeves that covers half the hand. The slimmer torso fit looks great but I always end up using the buttons to shorten my sleeve up. After one year I decided to permanently shorten my sleeves down an inch or so. Live with yours for a while and see how you like it on a daily basis. With the buttons closed to the second snap it works, but I just have to keep doing it and undoing every time.

Good point (living with it for a while) the sleeves come down to my knuckles ‍ I really like this jacket and would love to see it get a nice patina and sleeves wrinkle up nicely.

 

[Monitor]

Thank sir., i appreciate your input since I’ve watched FL for a number of years an you seem to really know your stuff much appreciated

Thank you. I'm happy to help.
If it is at all feasible for you, return this jacket and get the Aero Highwayman, preferably in any of the Italian leathers. It would fit you fantastically.
2-3" off the sleeves and 1-1.5" body length.