Show us your vintage half-belts

[Kt Templar]

I'm very happy with it. But I'm a big fan of Wested. Local made and always at a reasonable price, I have no complaints.

 

[tonypaj]

Here's my take. The collar shape is different. Same goes for the taper in the body. Also the sleeves taper differently and seem set a bit higher in the original. Also the half belt is shaped differently from the original. It all does not matter one bit, though. Both look like beautiful jackets, and I would be very happy to wear either one of them if they were my size. I just thought that this thread needs some jacket snob comments

 

[ButteMT61]

I agree Tony. If I get custom, and am asking to replicate a look, I expect more. Not that it's a bad jacket, but the attention to small details is lacking. The collar misses the whole vintage look of the original. It would be fine on a film for an extra, but not a hero build. I guess it depends on how much it cost. Certainly after some wearing, it's gonna look great and you'll forget all about the other one...

 

[Kt Templar]

The body is still slightly tapered, it had to fit me and I'm not er.... tapered! The Shuster's is almost wasp waisted tbh. The sleeves are slightly more tapered than the vintage one to better suit me too. Thanks for the comments.

 

[tonypaj]

The body is still slightly tapered, it had to fit me and I'm not er.... tapered! The Shuster's is almost wasp waisted tbh. The sleeves are slightly more tapered than the vintage one to better suit me too. Thanks for the comments.

Excellent jackets both. I like good food and nice wine too...

 

[Yeps]

Out of curiosity, what are the measurements on the original?

 

[Kt Templar]

Out of curiosity, what are the measurements on the original?

Hi there:

Outside jacket measures:

Chest: 20

Waist (at the halfbelt): 17

Sleeve: 25

Back: 24

 

[EmergencyIan]

Hi there:

Outside jacket measures:

Chest: 20

Waist (at the halfbelt): 17

Sleeve: 25

Back: 24

It might fit me (it would be a tight fit, however) and I'm, originally, from Indiana, as well.

- Ian

 

[Sloan1874]

I think, even by my standards as a slim guy, that sounds like a tight old waist. What does that constitute in modern sizing? 36 or a 38?

 

[Yeps]

So, 40 inch chest and 34 inch waist. Those are almost getting to my proportions. I think the sleeves would be a tad short for me.

 

[Kt Templar]

I would say a 36. I often can wear a modern 38, but this is smaller than that.

 

[Kt Templar]

This is what it looks like on me.

 

[Metatron]

Great fit! Nice looking leather too.

 

[chamboid]

definitely a lovely jacket, why did you decide against the original pocket syting? The original is a great style, let me know if you want to shift it to some one it'll fit

 

[Cooperson]

Nice design, would you mind sharing what it cost for them to make it for you?

 

[Seb Lucas]

That's the best looking Wested I've seen and nice fit. Actually Kt, that fits better than anythign I've seen you wear before. It may not be a perfect repo but it has the look. Would Peter offer this in other sizes or it he sick of custom jobs?

 

[Metatron]

On the website it says something along the lines of 'if you don't see what you want, why not ask?' so presumably it should be fine.

 

[Kt Templar]

That's the best looking Wested I've seen and nice fit. Actually Kt, that fits better than anythign I've seen you wear before. It may not be a perfect repo but it has the look. Would Peter offer this in other sizes or it he sick of custom jobs?

He has that pattern now so I guess so.

 

[Kt Templar]

Nice design, would you mind sharing what it cost for them to make it for you?

About £200.

 

[Cooperson]

About £200.

For a one off, custom design that's a serious bargain!