What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[nick123]

Nice!
Nick, what is the plane on the background?
Indeed Howard?

Not entirely sure. I walked by it and just concluded it was “a beefy looking Piper Cub variant”. Lol. They had some cool stuff there we missed. Got called into work early. :/

Missed a U-2 from Beale flyby...we saw the T-33/P-80 which was special but the jet noises don’t compare to the afternurner of a modern-day jet. They had flying P-38s, and F-4 Corsair, B-17, DeHavilland Vampire, F-22/35, V-22, which we missed sadly. Static they had a Lockheed Vega and the new X-44 drone unveiled to the public which were noteworthy.

 

[JMax]

Brimaco Cycle Champ arrived and I am sporting it. A bit looser fit than i am used to and as such won't get much wear on the bike. It also is too lightweight, ain't doing much but going along for the ride if I go down.

It is a 44 and based on some numbers I found on this site, the 42 would be too small. So it is a 44 or bust for me in this style jacket by this maker.

Will be a good jacket to wear while out and about though. Dark leather yet supple and easy to wear. I imagine it will break in nicely.

The shoulder studs were missing so I installed some I had on-hand. Not exact but close enough. Did not even need an awl as the slits were already in the epaulets.

Overall, can't and won't complain.

 

[Dickie Teenie]

Too warm to wear a jacket today but I wanted to follow up on JMax's comment about adding metalwork. Probably the best place to order from I've found, if someone needs to replace or to add their own is Standard Rivet Company. They've been around over 100 years, not sure but I'd guess they were the suppliers to the jacket makers and customizers back in the day.

 

[Powerband]

I can't look people in the eye, to be honest.

Too busy staring at your own awesome jacket, that’s why.




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[thor]

I decided my everyday work jacket (USW black G-1) needed extra storage. I sewed in a drop-pocket similar to a Flying Tigers AVG blood chit pocket except I used an 8 by 10 inch Merchant Marine flag.
It’s perfect to hold paperwork that you don’t want to fold into tiny dimensions to jam into a regular pocket. Every day captains need to fill out a myriad amount of paperwork (Coast Guard reports, fuel logs, maintenance sheets, check-off lists, etc) so this new drop pocket will really come in handy!

 

[Flightengineer]

It’s perfect to hold paperwork that you don’t want to fold into tiny dimensions to jam into a regular pocket. Every day captains need to fill out a myriad amount of paperwork

Good solution, great pocket.
About paperworks ... as all this is familiar The same story not need to carry in pocket, and it pleases, but there are a looooot of papers.

 

[JMax]

I can't look people in the eye, to be honest.

As well you shouldn't in that thing. I would expect you to take the knee if I pass haha.

Are you kidding me? That is a cool jacket bud.

 

[JMax]

Too warm to wear a jacket today but I wanted to follow up on JMax's comment about adding metalwork. Probably the best place to order from I've found, if someone needs to replace or to add their own is Standard Rivet Company. They've been around over 100 years, not sure but I'd guess they were the suppliers to the jacket makers and customizers back in the day.

Great site. I will give them a shot. Studs and Spikes also is pretty good.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Olive, rhombus-quilted polyester-fieldjacket, today.

 

[casechopper]

Vanson A2

 

[Flightengineer]

Versatility, my loungers, versatility!!

Who really needs M65??

Waiting for weather to use mine 51 and 65 )))

 

[nkang]

LL Bean Field Coat over Ike
3-27-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9719 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9722 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9725 crop 2 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Damp and chilly out there this morning.

Have a great day,
Michael

That is a beautiful Ike jacket. Such nice fit!

 

[ksozay]

Vanson A2

Suddenly, a new mirror appears...

 

[Michael A]

That is a beautiful Ike jacket. Such nice fit!

Thanks nkang. I might prefer it a size larger. I do think the Ike jacket is one of the best menswear jacket designs ever.

Michael

 

[nkang]

Thanks nkang. I might prefer it a size larger. I do think the Ike jacket is one of the best menswear jacket designs ever.

Michael

I agree. I'm having an Ike-style tailor made with a bit of a modern taste, like slightly longer length and using wool shell. Very excited.

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[Michael A]

I agree. I'm having an Ike-style tailor made with a bit of a modern taste, like slightly longer length and using wool shell. Very excited.

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Cool. Will look forward to seeing it.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

1942 Swedish Army Tunic
DSCN9798 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9800 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Supposedly the back pockets were added in the early 1950s.
DSCN9799 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Also Swedish wool elastique pants from the 1950s or '60s and Norwegian sweater
3-29-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a great day,
Michael

 

[Trenchfriend]

Olive, quilted polyester-fieldjacket, again. Fresh and WET weather in old Germany, so, the winterwarm jackets are still recommendable! And I just like it cozy and warm.

 

[JMax]

Vanson Chopper/Berserker:

 

[casechopper]

Lost Worlds G-1 and Ralph Lauren Denim and Supply Type 1 Denim jacket as a mid layer.