What should an A-2 looks like when you wear it unzip?

[zhz]

I am wondering how an A-2 should fit when it unzipped. By seeing Dave's Dubow today, it is fit perfect, and when it unzipped, the gap between the collar and the bottom almost the same. But my A2 Werber fits different, the gap between collar is small and getting bigger when it goes down. But when I zipped the jacket, the fit seems good.


This is Dav's jacket, hope you don't mind I am using your jacket, Dav.



My jacket when its unzipped



My one when it's zipped


You can see the difference is huge, and Dav's jacket looks much better than mine when the jacket is unzipped... I am wondering why, is it because my A-2 has a tight knits at waist? Some problem with the fit? Any inputs are welcome.

 

[Smithy]

zhz, there's no perfect or ideal A-2 fit, just personal preference. If you look at photos from WWII there are a myriad of fits dependent on jacket size but also the genetic shape of who is wearing it.

Yours is slightly larger fitting than Dav's in the arms and torso (but that also could be due to a different A-2 contract pattern from yours) but if it was me I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just wear it and enjoy it.

If it really bugs you then sell that one and get another but that's a slippery slope as you can end up on the endless quest for perfection especially if you are judging how somebody else's jacket fits on their particular body. Some people have wider shoulders, longer arms, bigger tums, etc, etc.

In my eyes there's nothing wrong with yours but ultimately it's up to you.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

zhz, your jacket looks perfectly fine unzipped in my opinion. Like Smithy said, fits will vary greatly depending on the cut of the jacket and your body type.

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Looks like a perfect fit.

 

[nick123]

I think over time the non parallel look of yours will even out like Dav's. My Gibson Barnes all did that at first.

 

[Interbak]

The knits are new, they'll stretch out a bit and it'll hang just fine. The big question is how does it feel to you when you're wearing it? As Smithy said, they fit everyone a bit different. People need to lighten up! If you like it and it feels good on you, go with it!

B

 

[zhz]

Thanks everyone, I think I didn't make it clear at first place. I am very happy with the fit of this jacket. Just wondering whats happened to the waist when it unzipped.

Yours is slightly larger fitting than Dav's in the arms and torso

The sleeve of Werber contract seems wider than Dubow. But I don't see how the torso is larger than Dav's...

 

[Fanch]

I am probably as guilty as the next of obesssing about "the perfect fit" and think that Interbak makes a valid point. Based on the pictures, I think both zhz's and dav's A-2 jacket fits are great, although dav's jeans fit much better than zhz's.

 

[zhz]

I am probably as guilty as the next of obesssing about "the perfect fit" and think that Interbak makes a valid point. Based on the pictures, I think both zhz's and dav's A-2 jacket fits are great, although dav's jeans fit much better than zhz's.

Come on, my jeans is a perfect copy of 40-50's fit. It just longer than it should be, and I am too lazy to get it shortened...

 

[RJR]

I believe yours will break in perfectly.

 

[IXL]

I have one that would hang when worn open, just as yours is. The knits were tight enough that some effort was required to get the zipper assembled. After wearing the jacket a bunch, the knits (and I also think the leather, where is was sewn to the knits, was drawing them tightly) eased up and it now hangs straight down, just as in the Dav photo.

 

[Worf]

Don't sweat it man, it looks good and so do you in it!

Worf

 

[Brettafett]

Is that an ELC Werber?

Just wear it in, it will 'ease' up over time. Looks fantastic, excellent fit.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks like a BK Werber to me.
HD

 

[Dr.Seuss]

I am probably as guilty as the next of obesssing about "the perfect fit" .... . Based on the pictures, I think both zhz's and dav's A-2 jacket fits are great, although dav's jeans fit much better than zhz's.

Anyone fortunate enough to have either jacket, fitting as they do, is a lucky man, indeed. Fanch; if I could only find jeans that fit like zhz's...sign me up!

 

[AdeeC]

Body shape has a lot to do how how a jacket hangs also.

 

[Dav]

No problem with the pic use, not sure what the answer is though, perhaps your knits are a bit tighter?

 

[4444Design]

Don't sweat it man, it looks good and so do you in it!

Worf

second that!

leather is a natural material which will Change and adapt with the owner whilst waering it

think the upside-down "V-shape" will Change with use

 

[Justhandguns]

I have one that would hang when worn open, just as yours is. The knits were tight enough that some effort was required to get the zipper assembled. After wearing the jacket a bunch, the knits (and I also think the leather, where is was sewn to the knits, was drawing them tightly) eased up and it now hangs straight down, just as in the Dav photo.

Yes, I agree, it's just the knit on the waist. When it loses its tension after a while, your jacket will drape straight on each side. Sometimes it is also down to the pattern as well, some patterns are more tubular and some a more V-shaped. Anyway, it looks good on you, that's the most important part.

 

[Blackadder]

Body shape has a lot to do how how a jacket hangs also.

Exactly. It looks your problem much depends on how broad your shoulder is. Secondly, after the jacket is broken in, it starts to mould to your body kind of like your shoes though not as much.