What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[handymike]

Wet it! I bet it will stretch!

I did! Sprayed the inside, so I wouldn’t mess up the finish…either it will stretch, or I’ll lose 2inches- it’s like a sauna in here.

 

[Marc mndt]

You feel comfortable with the length?

Absolutely. Just make sure to wear high waist jeans.

 

[photo2u]

Not really wearing it, just trying it on for a minute

50s hh Sierra

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Love the fit.

 

[handymike]

I’ve added a sweatshirt…while I can no longer feel my arms, I think something’s happening… or maybe oxygen is cut off to my brain.

 

[handymike]

…it’s been 4 hours and it’s 80degrees out…I can’t take any more… did it work?

 

[Observe]

…it’s been 4 hours and it’s 80degrees out…I can’t take any more… did it work?
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Got a before pic handy to compare with?

 

[Viking752]

My second attempt at an A-2 jacket, this is a USA made Avirex in the “vintage lambskin” hand tanned hide. I am guessing this is a mid-90’s version but the same model is being produced by Cockpit USA Today at a healthy price tag. Thanks to good ole EBay I got a very good deal for it and virtually unworn. First time owning anything Lambskin related and still trying to decide if I like it or not. Too damn hot to actually wear leather here in Coastal Florida but a try on was in order.

 

[handymike]

Got a before pic handy to compare with?

Those were scary…this was as closed as I could get it…
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ou-wearing-today.82949/page-2370#post-3018084

 

[Fonzie]

…it’s been 4 hours and it’s 80degrees out…I can’t take any more… did it work?
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That looks like a perfect fit from here, I doubt you’ll be zipping it up regularly anyway, it looks great.

 

[handymike]

As long as it doesn’t “retreat” back to its original dimensions, I’m good…I’ll leave it like this for a day or 2 just in case.

 

[photo2u]

I would give it a heavy conditioner to promote flexibility on the fibers.

 

[Rawky]

My second attempt at an A-2 jacket, this is a USA made Avirex in the “vintage lambskin” hand tanned hide. I am guessing this is a mid-90’s version but the same model is being produced by Cockpit USA Today at a healthy price tag. Thanks to good ole EBay I got a very good deal for it and virtually unworn. First time owning anything Lambskin related and still trying to decide if I like it or not. Too damn hot to actually wear leather here in Coastal Florida but a try on was in order.

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Looks great. A2s rarely fit me that well, so I'm jealous of this. I hope cooler days will come for you.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I hope it does work @handymike . The jacket looks so cool and appears to fit you well.

 

[Motocann]

Dammit, too small!
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If you need a little more- you could cut the liner out of it. I know that’s considered a sin around these parts, but if you really love the jacket…

 

[Motocann]

Looks great!

Reunited, and it feels so good

Johnson M200-L with new sleeves, tumbled CXL
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[Motocann]

My Flat Head Delraiser breaking in nicely.
This was my grail jacket, swam through quite a few jackets before they finally brought this back.

 

[torfjord]

Thedi

 

[Will Zach]

Kind of warm and muggy today on the waterfront.

 

[ton312]

…it’s been 4 hours and it’s 80degrees out…I can’t take any more… did it work?
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Worked like a charm!

 

[handymike]

...now to fix the ripped seams.