Should I get rid of the following jackets?

[newtojackets]

I’ve gotten to the stage where i have too many jackets and need to slim out my collection. I’m thinking of removing the following 2, and thought I’d run it by you guys first (as I know some people here sold some jackets which they seriously regretted later):

1. Schott Shearling

Although this jacket is really unique, the fit imo isn’t right on me. The shoulders and chest are too narrow, the hem is too wide, the sleeves are too wide and the jacket is slightly too long:



2. Aero Board Racer

This one is especially painful for me, as this was my first non-fashion jacket, and the one that first got me into this forum. While I do love this, I feel like the fit is slightly too slim for me now, especially as I have my aero CR, which I think fits better on me (I am definitely not parting with this one). Also hurts as I love the deepness of the BR’s black:

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Am I fine to part with both or am I making a mistake?

 

[mumpy]

I agree the CR fits better than the BR so I would also get rid of the BR.

The Schott does look roomy but I guess it is meant to allow for layering as well. If I didn't have anything else in my collection for that use-case I would keep it until I could replace it with something better in terms of fit/style etc.

 

[newtojackets]

I agree the CR fits better than the BR so I would also get rid of the BR.

The Schott does look roomy but I guess it is meant to allow for layering as well. If I didn't have anything else in my collection for that use-case I would keep it until I could replace it with something better in terms of fit/style etc.

Think with the schott there isn’t enough room in the chest/shoulders to layer

 

[Brandrea33]

I dunno … the BR fits you better to my eye, but I understand fit and feel are two different things.

The first jacket fits you well IMO.

I guess if it were me, I’d let go of the Aero.

 

[newtojackets]

I dunno … the BR fits you better to my eye, but I understand fit and feel are two different things.

The first jacket fits you well IMO.

I guess if it were me, I’d let go of the Aero.

Any reason in particular you think the BR fits better than the CR? Imo the drop on the cafe racer makes it a lot more comfortable and look better too .

I think my issue with the shearling is that the sleeve holes are really wide compared to how narrow the torso is, which makes the proportions look off, but this might just be in my head. Will wait for further input!

 

[ton312]

Standard CR is a much better fit IMO, I would cut the bomber and the BR.

 

[Tom71]

Well, I do like the look of all three on you. I totally get that you feel the CR is a better fit than the BR. I myself exchanged a 44 BR for a 42 CR and was much happier with the fit, although everybody told me the BR looked better.

I think the Schott is pretty unique, and visually there´s nothing wrong with fit or proportions.

On a personal note: whenever I thought about selling a jacket I eventually did (one time after unpacking it three times, as I liked the leather so much...) and never looked back. Every empty slot on the rack is a potential new favourite jacket...

 

[mumpy]

Think with the schott there isn’t enough room in the chest/shoulders to layer

Ah I see yes, I would get rid of it then.

 

[Will Zach]

Maaaaan, they all look good. I know that is not helpful.

I am not crazy about the patches on the shearling, so I would jettison it first.

 

[newtojackets]

Maaaaan, they all look good. I know that is not helpful.

I am not crazy about the patches on the shearling, so I would jettison it first.

Would you keep both the CR and the BR?

 

[Will Zach]

Would you keep both the CR and the BR?

From the two, I would sell the BR, as it is a bit too long for me. YMMV, though. Fit is good on both.

 

[nick123]

Sell them and start over. I say this respectfully, to have some funds in your arsenal. none of them fit terribly, it’s just that you owe it to yourself to find some that work better on your frame. The BR and Schott could be an inch or so shorter, whereas the CR is too tight for my personal liking.

I’d go for a half belt

Also, I doubt many wore B-6s in the Pacific Theatre!

 

[newtojackets]

Sell them and start over. I say this respectfully, to have some funds in your arsenal. none of them fit terribly, it’s just that you owe it to yourself to find some that work better on your frame. The BR and Schott could be an inch or so shorter, whereas the CR is too tight for my personal liking.

I’d go for a half belt

Also, I doubt many wore B-6s in the Pacific Theatre!

Thanks! I ageee on the schott and BR, but actually if anything I think the CR has a bit too much room for me

 

[Brandrea33]

Any reason in particular you think the BR fits better than the CR? Imo the drop on the cafe racer makes it a lot more comfortable and look better too .

I think my issue with the shearling is that the sleeve holes are really wide compared to how narrow the torso is, which makes the proportions look off, but this might just be in my head. Will wait for further input!

If I have it right, the Br is the first picture correct?
if so, it just looks better to my eye.

The second jacket looks too short in the body, shoulders too wide (hang off your shoulders). I also don’t like the sleeve flare at the bottom.

 

[handymike]

I agree with Tom and Nick. Once you start thinking about selling a jacket, the course is already set. Move them and don’t look back!

 

[Monitor]

Keep the shearling for cold weather (plus it really looks great on you) but get rid of the patches. They're weird.

 

[Brandrea33]

On a personal note: whenever I thought about selling a jacket I eventually did (one time after unpacking it three times, as I liked the leather so much...) and never looked back. Every empty slot on the rack is a potential new favourite jacket...

Great advice Tom And true for me as well.

 

[newtojackets]

One more from me:

Goodyear Ventura

Beautiful jacket, but think it might just be a bit short on the torso. Not terrible though. Would you guys suggest I keep or part?

 

[mumpy]

One more from me:

Goodyear Ventura

Beautiful jacket, but think it might just be a bit short on the torso. Not terrible though. Would you guys suggest I keep or part?

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I would keep that one personally

 

[Aloysius]

One more from me:

Goodyear Ventura

Beautiful jacket, but think it might just be a bit short on the torso. Not terrible though. Would you guys suggest I keep or part?

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This is a masterpiece.