What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Seb Lucas]

Another warm day, another Brooks. This one’s also in the classifieds but I’m kind of thinking I should keep it.

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I have that one in mint condition. Was going to sell mine too but seeing how cool this looks makes me wonder. It looks much better than most of the snazzy, expenisve cafe racer repops I've seen posted.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Too big IMO, JustinW. A slim guy needs a slim jacket to compliment body shape.
HD

 

[Monitor]

My trusty old LVC today

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What a mean jacket! That's Backlash vibe right there, which is a compliment of the highest order.

 

[Psant25]

Sorry if this is photo overload, wasn’t sure on the etiquette of posting here versus starting a new thread.

First decent pics of my new Simmons-Bilt semi-custom double rider in Horween Milan horse hide. The leather is just superb - it’s a beautiful rich brown that is soft and pliable in a perfect mid-weight. I’m no expert, but construction and details all seem excellent.

It’s a semi-custom fit, based on a size 38 with my supplied sleeve and body measurements. The shoulders are perfect and the sleeves feel just right (though they look a bit long in these photos).

Now, hard to admit, but my heart did sink a little when I pulled it out of the box Monday and slipped it on. The body just seemed too roomy and boxy. Perhaps as a result, it also looked a bit short (definitely doesn’t help that these jeans sit pretty low). I checked the length against other jackets I have that are good and it is the same, so I’m thinking it just looked short because it was roomy and flaring up. I cinched up the side adjusters and that made a world of difference- the waist is perfectly snug and the chest still has room to easily move around. The cinching gathers a lot of material and may not look as good, but it got me to the fit I was looking for.

Really looking forward to hear what you all think about the fit!

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Looks good from here. How does it fit with the heaviest layer you would wear under it? Can always take in the body but then that may be trim and shoulders, chest, sleeves look too loose for the given trimmer body. Depends what ya want

 

[Peter Mackin]

Buzz rickson b2,,great jacket for cold damp weather

 

[Benny Holiday]

A coolish start to casual Friday, so wearing a vintage work jacket from 1947. I got this off the 'bay 3 or 4 years ago, I was keeping my eye out for one for a while in my size and this one has the action pleat and halfbelt back I was after. Excellent condition. No maker's tag but there is a tag inside the collar that reads "Lined in Earl-Glo" which is, I take it, rayon.

 

[Corsair42]

Sorry if this is photo overload, wasn’t sure on the etiquette of posting here versus starting a new thread.

First decent pics of my new Simmons-Bilt semi-custom double rider in Horween Milan horse hide. The leather is just superb - it’s a beautiful rich brown that is soft and pliable in a perfect mid-weight. I’m no expert, but construction and details all seem excellent.

It’s a semi-custom fit, based on a size 38 with my supplied sleeve and body measurements. The shoulders are perfect and the sleeves feel just right (though they look a bit long in these photos).

Now, hard to admit, but my heart did sink a little when I pulled it out of the box Monday and slipped it on. The body just seemed too roomy and boxy. Perhaps as a result, it also looked a bit short (definitely doesn’t help that these jeans sit pretty low). I checked the length against other jackets I have that are good and it is the same, so I’m thinking it just looked short because it was roomy and flaring up. I cinched up the side adjusters and that made a world of difference- the waist is perfectly snug and the chest still has room to easily move around. The cinching gathers a lot of material and may not look as good, but it got me to the fit I was looking for.

Really looking forward to hear what you all think about the fit!

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Thats a near perfect leather and I'm getting a tailgunner in it soonish, dont worry about the fit so much, it will drape better as it breaks in, you will lose a surprising amount on the sleeves and it will feel and look very different with a few months of wear. Its all well and good going the super fitted route but its only really comfortable unzipped and/or standing up, I find on aircraft and trains it is totally impractical and a little room with a better drape from breaking is optimal.

 

[JMax]

Cal CR came in. I’m psyched. Brand new. Hardly worn. Fit is spot on. Pics to come, I’m in boxer shorts so I’ll spare all of you.

 

[Benny Holiday]

Cal CR came in. I’m psyched. Brand new. Hardly worn. Fit is spot on. Pics to come, I’m in boxer shorts so I’ll spare all of you.

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What a score! Boxer shorts are true COVID-19 work-from-home wear! lol

 

[JMax]

What a score! Boxer shorts are true COVID-19 work-from-home wear! lol

Ha, I have to be very careful when on zoom.

Thanks. I’ve been looking for this jacket for a long time. Never found one in my size, in good enough condition, or for a reasonable price. It all worked out in the end.

 

[ton312]

A coolish start to casual Friday, so wearing a vintage work jacket from 1947. I got this off the 'bay 3 or 4 years ago, I was keeping my eye out for one for a while in my size and this one has the action pleat and halfbelt back I was after. Excellent condition. No maker's tag but there is a tag inside the collar that reads "Lined in Earl-Glo" which is, I take it, rayon.

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I LOVE that! Been after a gaberdine Halfbelt myself for awhile. I’ve seen a few on Etsy but always really small sizes. Nice man!

 

[Will Zach]

Cal CR came in. I’m psyched. Brand new. Hardly worn. Fit is spot on. Pics to come, I’m in boxer shorts so I’ll spare all of you.

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Just beautiful, looks NOS. All you need now is a restored period bike from the 1950s and you are good to go.

 

[Benny Holiday]

I LOVE that! Been after a gaberdine Halfbelt myself for awhile. I’ve seen a few on Etsy but always really small sizes. Nice man!

Thanks bud! I'll have to keep an eye out for you. Hard to find 'em without stains/mothing etc.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Cal CR came in. I’m psyched. Brand new. Hardly worn. Fit is spot on. Pics to come, I’m in boxer shorts so I’ll spare all of you.

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Very nice! Are you sure this isn't one of those jackets that's slightly too small for you and just my size?! Believe it or not, I still haven't ventured into the world of Cal vintage yet.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Trade you straight up for my too big 42/44 Langlitz in the classifieds

 

[JMax]

Trade you straight up for my too big 42/44 Langlitz in the classifieds

The Cal’s measurements are nearly identical to the Crescent (bad ass jacket btw). I don’t think it will work for you. After many Cals and a handful of Langlitz, I am 100 percent a Cal guy. You’ve gotta jump on that train bud.

 

[Monitor]

Cal CR came in. I’m psyched. Brand new. Hardly worn. Fit is spot on. Pics to come, I’m in boxer shorts so I’ll spare all of you.

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Best vtg CR money can buy.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Testing gear for the apocalypse.

 

[JMax]

Best vtg CR money can buy.

It really is nice. It and the HD Sportster are the sleepers of the vintage CR world huh? Probably throw Kehoe in there too.

I do wish it had a larger main zip though. Little baby #5. Based on the zip and leather, I’m guessing a late 60s jacket, at the earliest. I’m not sure Cal made this jacket in the leather they used on even earlier LAPDs, but if they did that would be cool too. This leather is beautiful and will grain like crazy, it’s just not thick/dense like I prefer for a riding jacket.

 

[Pandemic]

As others have already said ... I think the length of the jacket is good, but it is too wide for my taste. But it's not that it looks bad now. If you feel good, perfect. Otherwise I would have waist and hip tapered.

I took some measurements to compare with jackets I own and what I'd sent them:

Chest:
Desired: 21"
Received: 22"
(In hindsight, I think a 20 or 20.5" might be better - in Texas, I never need more than a tshirt under a jacket)

Waist:
Ask: 19"
Received: 22" uncinched
(19 uncinched would be perfect)

So, ideally, I think I need at least an inch off the chest and three off the waist/opening. I'm sure they fit me to their size 38 based on the shoulders, which are perfect, but the cut of this jacket is just really big!