What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Flightengineer]

I’m afraid the jacket wearing season is finally coming to a close here in eastern North Carolina.


AF

Nice A-2, Geoff.
We have wearing season of these jackets just beginning here

 

[JMax]

Save all extra calories for the liquid variety! If you have a turkey Burger and quinoa you are able to have 12 beers!

Quinoa? Funny, my wife tried to feed me this stuff the other day (for the tenth day in a row) and I lost it. I asked her, in no uncertain terms, if she thought I was a damn rabbit. She looked at me askance and I continued to eat what I had made for myself-- a chicken finger sandwich with all the trimmings. I think the Bates may provide more motivation though.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Today it’s what i believe to be a Walter Dyer CR in cordovan. The leather is suprisingly nice. In general a very comfortable jacket.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Powerband]

View attachment 116110 View attachment 116111 View attachment 116112 View attachment 116113 Greetings All:
Today it’s what i believe to be a Walter Dyer CR in cordovan. The leather is suprisingly nice. In general a very comfortable jacket.
Be well. Bowen

Nearly every jacket you’ve ever showcased seem as if it’s made to fit you! This one is especially a nice CR. Really great with the brass hardware.


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[Monitor]

View attachment 116110 View attachment 116111 View attachment 116112 View attachment 116113 Greetings All:
Today it’s what i believe to be a Walter Dyer CR in cordovan. The leather is suprisingly nice. In general a very comfortable jacket.
Be well. Bowen

I think that's Fidelity. Hanger chain, vented armpits and leather in general looks about right for a Fidelity. Excellent jacket in any case man but... This one is really too large on you.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

The Bates Highwayman came in and I wore it today. It is marked a 42. When compared to my Vanson Highwayman (also marked a 42), aside from the cosmetic changes like back yoke, zipper placement and pocket size, a few things stand out. One, the sleeves on the Bates are slimmer towards the hands. I like that but if you have true Popeye forearms it may be an issue. My Vanson Hardcore is the same way, tighter sleeves. The other, more important difference is that the drop from chest to waist is more severe on the Bates. On the Vanson I find that I have to tighten the belt much more than on the Bates. The Bates also has the snap by the bottom of the main zip, which I find glorious and wish Vanson would incorporate into their builds. The mouton neck liner is perfect, as was the large and heavy basket weave Sam Browne belt with brass hook buckle. I swapped out this belt with an extra Vanson belt I have (see pics) and put the Sam Browne belt on my Vanson Force. I think it looks better on a police-type jacket but may reinstall on the Bates. Here are some pics of the jacket.

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Great jacket. Great belt. Great look all the way around.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Powerband]

Just came in. Aero Bootlegger in Russet Vicenza horsehide. The Vicenza leather is rich and luscious, and will look and feel even better once broken in.

The fit is exactly how I personally prefer most of my jackets. And this one, with amazing coincidental sizing that matches my preference, is picked from the Aero sales webpage.

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[jacketjunkie]

The Vicenca Russet is easily Aeros most underrated leather. The pictures on Aeros website make it look so dull, but every time you see a member posting one of these, the leather is just gorgeous. Aero really has to do something about the presentation on their website.

 

[Powerband]

jj, I agree. Thurston Bros does a good job with pictures on their website and Instagram, but nothing can show the depth of the russet Vicenza than one in the flesh (in the skin?). It is almost alive in the sun, and takes on a different tone in the shade.


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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Just came in. Aero Bootlegger in Russet Vicenza horsehide. The Vicenza leather is rich and luscious, and will look and feel even better once broken in.

The fit is exactly how I personally prefer most of my jackets. And this one, with amazing coincidental sizing that matches my preference, is picked from the Aero sales webpage.

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This is a most beautiful jacket. The leather has so much character already. I can only imagine what this will look like with time.
Good go!
Be well. Bowen

 

[ton312]

Just came in. Aero Bootlegger in Russet Vicenza horsehide. The Vicenza leather is rich and luscious, and will look and feel even better once broken in.

The fit is exactly how I personally prefer most of my jackets. And this one, with amazing coincidental sizing that matches my preference, is picked from the Aero sales webpage.

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Fit pic por favor!!!!! Jacket looks amazing!

 

[Powerband]

Fit pic por favor!!!!! Jacket looks amazing!

As with most of my “daily jacket,” I like the sleeves to stay out of the way and the bottom to fall right at the belt. I like maneuverability in my dailies. My riding jackets, however, have sleeves that go farther down.



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[navetsea]

 

[ton312]

As with most of my “daily jacket,” I like the sleeves to stay out of the way and the bottom to fall right at the belt. I like maneuverability in my dailies. My riding jackets, however, have sleeves that go farther down.



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Dude that's a gorgeous jacket and the fit is perfect. You've got yourself a couple of USDA prime cut cross zips man. Kudos.
Looks superb!

 

[Powerband]

Unzipped. (The jeans are low rise.)

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[navetsea]

^ great fit !

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I think that's Fidelity. Hanger chain, vented armpits and leather in general looks about right for a Fidelity. Excellent jacket in any case man but... This one is really too large on you.

Hey Monitor et al:
Fidelity it is then. Like that better anyway!
Thanks Monitor for your honest post. I expect nothing less here. The degree of perfection in all areas of ”jacketdom” here is phenominal and i appreciate all the honest sharing. One can always learn.
I do not disagree with your post. Not having the zipout lining or with a hoody i think an inch or two out of the upper chest or more taper might nail it. Idk The rest might be ok.
Thanks man.
Bowen

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Speaking of “Perfect” or “Best” fitting jackets. Hey Navetsea and Powerband, if there was or is a thread so bold you two outta post those in it. Imho Outstanding both!!
Bowen

 

[Powerband]

Speaking of “Perfect” or “Best” fitting jackets. Hey Navetsea and Powerband, if there was or is a thread so bold you two outta post those in it. Imho Outstanding both!!
Bowen

That’s very kind of you to say!


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[tmitchell59]

1940s Sears Topline-with Talon V wartime zipper.

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