-
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
- Thread starter dan_t
- Start date
dudewuttheheck
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 4,403
Custom embroidered Conners Sewing Factory denim jacket
- Messages
- 10,604
Cal LAPD
Featured products
-
Gustin Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt - Natural Rainbow Nep - $119 Rugged 14oz cotton that gets better with every wear. -
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. -
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
- Messages
- 16,796
Perfection!
- Messages
- 10,604
You are right, out of the Cals I have owned, only this one is perfect. I never will part with it. At some point I will reline it, though I am am not sure with what.
About when was this made, do you know? It looks like its in too good of shape from the era I picture in my mind, but has that look. In any case its freaking perfect for that style. Wouldnt change a thing.
- Messages
- 10,604
My guess is late 50s. Most of my other ones were 60s, when/where you see a different leather and different pulls. Also, I asked Gwen to date a straight-zip Cal I owned with the same leather-- she estimated early Cal, 50s. This one is in perfect shape, though the main zip was replaced. The seller knew what he had and it cost me lol.
Thats what I thought but didnt want to say it aloud in case I was wrong haha. But also as I indicated their was a voice in my head saying it was too perfect to be that old. WOW!
J Leather Investigater
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,661
- Location
- Wilmington n.c.
Vintage glory
jonbuilder
My Mail is Forwarded Here
- Messages
- 3,563
- Location
- Grass Valley CA Foothills
Definitely one of the nicest Cal LAPD I've seen
- Messages
- 10,604
Not quite your Star Glove, but as close as I have been able to come.
El Marro
My Mail is Forwarded Here
- Messages
- 3,588
- Location
- California
Go Giants!
Man do I miss baseball...
Alexlutov
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 453
half
belt aero blue label. Lately, I've been thinking that it's too short for me. what do you guys say to that?
For this style and paired with those pants I agree that it looks too short. Try pairing it with high rise trousers and it will look just fine imo.
Alexlutov
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 453
If I understand correctly, it's all about the trousers..in General, does it suit me? sleeve, back? thanks.
Alexlutov
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 453
..I always said that the wrangler cowboy cut is best for aero) I think you are right about the waist heigh
Personally i dont see a problem with back and sleeve length, the only potential problem i see is the length at the front.
As @torfjord says, higher rise trousers would put your belt higher and sort out the front issue.
Alexlutov
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 453
Is that better? this is the anniversary wrangler selvidge
sorry for the terrible quality of the photo
Imuricecreamman
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,593
I think it fits you fine. The low perspective of the photo exaggerates the effect in both series of photos. I personally have no problem with the lower part of the belt showing beneath either in front or back. The higher rise jeans makes the problem go away if you personally find it problematic. I love the slighly comfortable fit through the body and I really like the sleeves.
