What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[jacketjunkie]

Still trying to convince myself to keep this aged tan steer CR. The chances of finding another in this hide are next to zero. Can I live with the length? I don't know. It's so on the edge for me it's annoying. Interestingly enough and unlike any other Aero CR I've owned this one has a slight dip in back so th back length is identical to my black heavy steer version, it's clearly shorter in front. Ah, the joys of obsessive compulsive fixations...
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It covers your belt and when worn open, it looks a bit longer on top of that.. I think it looks phenomenal and you should keep it. This may be because the black one isn't broken in but I'm inclined to agree with @Michael A that I like the tan one better in these shots. The leather is incredible, the jacket's back looks incredibly cool and in no way is this too short. I think this isn't even borderland of too short. You can start discussing too short when a jacket doesn't reach belt but this one reaches and even completely covers it. The shorter front also accentuates your v-shape even better than the black one.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Keep, wear and enjoy but also stay on the lookout for a longer one in that leather...win win

 

[dubpynchon]

It fits fine to me, it fits the way my Vanson Model B fits, I thought it was too short for a long time but now I've reconciled myself to it being the style of the jacket. You'll be sorry if you let this one go.

 

[ton312]

Yeah I'm leaning toward keeping it. I can sit in it fully zipped without it riding up which is nice. The more I look at that pumpkin pie leather the less inclined I am to sell it. Time will tell.

 

[ton312]

Keep, wear and enjoy but also stay on the lookout for a longer one in that leather...win win

I wish I could. I asked Aero a couple years ago about bringing it back. No dice. They are expanding their hide options tho. Never know...

 

[Monitor]

I think the tan one fits better than the black one.

Michael

Seconded.

I can only repeat what I said before - In all honesty, I don't see any difference in the dimensions of either jacket, other than that, the tan CR, somehow, fits better. The silhouette is actually cooler. Neater. Hell, it looks like how you'd draw a perfect CR. Fits better around the waist. I don't know, not taking the jeans and the beltline into account, I'd say they look identical in length. Even though the black jacket is longer, it certainly doesn't show for it. Or at least I can't tell the difference...

In any case, I don't think you'll end up with a better jacket if you sell either one. I mean it. Keep this jacket. Even putting aside the fact that this hide is all gone, if you sell it and end up wanting another non-black CR some day, best case scenario, they'll make you the jacket that'll look exactly the same.

Plus when combined, they make a whole! All the major details are different between the two - top sleeve zippers vs. regular ones, gussets vs. full action back, clean back vs. yoke, different color of course - so now you got it all covered.

 

[ProteinNerd]

If you really look for it, you can see the tan is a tiny bit shorter than the black but its clearly that magical 0.5inch that nobody but the owner can actually notice.

 

[sweetfights]

Seconded.

I can only repeat what I said before - In all honesty, I don't see any difference in the dimensions of either jacket, other than that, the tan CR, somehow, fits better. The silhouette is actually cooler. Neater. Hell, it looks like how you'd draw a perfect CR. Fits better around the waist. I don't know, not taking the jeans and the beltline into account, I'd say they look identical in length. Even though the black jacket is longer, it certainly doesn't show for it. Or at least I can't tell the difference...

In any case, I don't think you'll end up with a better jacket if you sell either one. I mean it. Keep this jacket. Even putting aside the fact that this hide is all gone, if you sell it and end up wanting another non-black CR some day, best case scenario, they'll make you the jacket that'll look exactly the same.

Plus when combined, they make a whole! All the major details are different between the two - top sleeve zippers vs. regular ones, gussets vs. full action back, clean back vs. yoke, different color of course - so now you got it all covered.[/Q

I agree with Monitor.
Looks like a perfect fit.
Keep it. you can always change your mind much later.

 

[Fonzie]

If you really look for it, you can see the tan is a tiny bit shorter than the black

You reeeally have to look for it though. Let’s not feed the OCD monster we all carry around here.
The jacket looks awesome and fits really well.
Perfect is the enemy of good.

 

[Thuggee]

ELMC American Walnut Windward on this fine cold Brisbane morning cheers

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[ProteinNerd]

Tough choice for me today but settled on the ELMC J-100.

I’ll try to grab a pic after I see Antman & the Wasp!!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks good Thuggee..!!

 

[Alphahunter]

Still trying to convince myself to keep this aged tan steer CR. The chances of finding another in this hide are next to zero. Can I live with the length? I don't know. It's so on the edge for me it's annoying. Interestingly enough and unlike any other Aero CR I've owned this one has a slight dip in back so th back length is identical to my black heavy steer version, it's clearly shorter in front. Ah, the joys of obsessive compulsive fixations...
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It looks like it fits as good as the black one. Keep it. It’s a wicked jacket. If it was a 48 I’d tell you to sell it to me.

 

[Superfluous]

@ton312 This will come as no surprise but, IMHO, the tan jacket is too short in front. The front length of the black jacket is infinitely better. Just my subjective 2 cents.

 

[Seb Lucas]

@ton312 This will come as no surprise but, IMHO, the tan jacket is too short in front. The front length of the black jacket is infinitely better. Just my subjective 2 cents.

I agree. But you see there are two schools of thought in Outerwear. 1) a jacket needs to end at the belt and neatly bifurcate the wearer at the torso. 2) a jacket should sit over the belt by an inch or two. I think the latter looks far better but it is only an opinion. I can see from ton's general preferences, and his usual 27 inch back length, that the tan jacket may sit uneasily with him. I think because he is in such good shape it looks ok, if that's the look you are after.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Of course I agree with Superfluous...but then everyone knew that.

 

[Hh121]

My dream jacket finally arrived, paid few hundred extra to got this old competition weight leather, it worth it. The weight right on the 7 lbs.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Looks a bit roomy?

 

[Monitor]

My dream jacket finally arrived, paid few hundred extra to got this old competition weight leather, it worth it. The weight right on the 7 lbs.

The jacket is nice of course but yeah, it's... Too big.

 

[Hh121]

Yes, a bit roomy.