What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Drzdave58]

Highwayman Brown CXL SH

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How was sizing on the highwayman for you?

 

[AerGuitar]

^^looks like he’s dialed it in!

 

[Fonzie]

Highwayman Brown CXL SH

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This could not fit or look any better, one of the best Highwayman fits I’ve seen.

 

[Al 916]

^^looks like he’s dialed it in!

Once he missed the fit on a jacket and immediately dialed it into the perfect HWM for me.
T knows more about how to get a perfect fit than some makers.

The man is a Hero

 

[JMax]

It's awesome, I know. Someone was selling one recently on the Bay, size 40 but they were also the member here. I offered them $650 Paypal, F/F direct but they refused because apparently my credentials weren't convincing. The bidding ended at $450 or sth like that. Lol.

I am hunting for one for sure. Would love to have it some day.

You do have a shady avatar.

 

[Al 916]

You do have a shady avatar.

.....no matter how often he changes it

 

[Canuck Panda]

How was sizing on the highwayman for you?

Size 40 add one inch sleeve and add one inch body length.

The P2P is quite misleading on these 50s patterns (24" for size 40), they don't work like the 30s patterns (23" for size 42). The front is regular width and the back is relaxed and that's where the bigger P2P comes from. If you get them slim fitted in the back then it's too small everywhere else.

The back and side

The middle back (at the armpits) is wide and it pushes the extra leather under the armpits and this helps with the mobility.

 

[JMax]

.....no matter how often he changes it

Hey now, I do that too. I’ve got one in the chamber but Chet Donnelly is a legend.

 

[JMax]

How was sizing on the highwayman for you?

Size down two and taper one.

 

[Al 916]

Hey now, I do that too. I’ve got one in the chamber but Chet Donnelly is a legend.

Shady practice.....noted (the both of you)

Dirty Deeds done Dirt Cheap by any chance?

 

[hungapotamus]

Just picked up my first vintage piece, thanks TFL. Unlabeled CHP, probably a 50s Cal?

Not sure I’ll ever be able to go back to repro.
Please excuse the selfie

Also, shout out to @Mandarin for the superb piece
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looks great on you what a nice jacket - I think I was eyeing the same one but decided I need to slow down and learn more about vintage before I go in on one

 

[Al 916]

Made me put the stealth Cal on

 

[Al 916]

After I had put the Highwayman on.

Thank you for the Dial Tom

 

[WolferlQ3]

@Chris_K
Yes and looking at the post above by @wolferIQ3 makes me think the same.

The big problem with a lot of standard jackets when you do a lot of weightlifting....I need a size 46 because of the broad shoulders and the chest, but for the waist and hips, a size 40 or 42 would be sufficient.

 

[Bfd70]

Highwayman Brown CXL SH

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Checks dictionary for “leather jacket”
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[Mrfrown]

Finally tried a standard Highwayman. Gonna give it time but feels right. Love the look. First experience w CXL steerhide on a jacket that fits right, but it’s just as everyone says: thick, more pliable than CXL horse, beautiful character. This one needs a new pull on the zipper slide but otherwise in great condition.

 

[Shawnziee]

RMC, J-22 with Mouton Collar

 

[Canuck Panda]

Finally tried a standard Highwayman. Gonna give it time but feels right. Love the look. First experience w CXL steerhide on a jacket that go fits, but it’s just as everyone says: thick, more pliable than CXL horse, beautiful character. This one needs a new pull on the zipper slide but otherwise in great condition.

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Looks great! CXL SH can be much easier to wear than FQHH for sure.

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Just picked up my first vintage piece, thanks TFL. Unlabeled CHP, probably a 50s Cal?

Not sure I’ll ever be able to go back to repro.
Please excuse the selfie

Also, shout out to @Mandarin for the superb piece
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Cal straight zips rule

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Finally tried a standard Highwayman. Gonna give it time but feels right. Love the look. First experience w CXL steerhide on a jacket that go fits, but it’s just as everyone says: thick, more pliable than CXL horse, beautiful character. This one needs a new pull on the zipper slide but otherwise in great condition.

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I Butchered a similar highwayman trying to eleviat the "extra" leather in the back; big mistake. Totally threw off the mobility. Couldn't get a phone any wear near my ear