need b3 fit opinion please

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

Hi, do you think the size is right or should it be smaller ? It's a 42r and normaly I am more between 38 and 40...

Thanks for your feedback ;-)

 

[ButteMT61]

Personally, it looks like a size too large. BUT...this style with the layers under you can get away with it. And when everyone else is cold, you can LOL and just enjoy it. Nice looking jacket!

 

[Roughwear]

Welcome to the forum. It looks a size too big to me, but you see all sorts of fits in pictures of WW2 B-3s.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

You look comfortable in it, how's it feel?

 

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

You look comfortable in it, how's it feel?

Yes it's very comfortable.
Thank you for your answer

 

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

Welcome to the forum. It looks a size too big to me, but you see all sorts of fits in pictures of WW2 B-3s.

Thank you

 

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

Personally, it looks like a size too large. BUT...this style with the layers under you can get away with it. And when everyone else is cold, you can LOL and just enjoy it. Nice looking jacket!

yes this is what I felt. I should have gone with a 40r instead of 42r
Thanks for your feedback

 

[Steve27752]

Welcome to VLJ. it looks too big to me.

 

[Silver Surfer]

agreed, it looks a little big. but, worn with a sweater it will look more filled out. alternatives? eat pasta and drink lotsa beer for a year, and it will fit ya fine...that or shrink it. best to review previous posts about shrinking, and or enlarging jackets. it can be done, but its not for the faint of heart.

 

[John Lever]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your excellent photos. Over the years I have had a few Eastman B3's ( about 10) and the pattern has always been an issue with me. I had to part with my otherwise superb Perry mixed batch as I just couldn't fasten the collar straps because it was impossible to raise my arms high enough.
I have discovered that if you want to be able to drive a car or just move your arms in normal situations then you need a size too big. This will cause the jacket to be too big in some areas, in my case around middle. Yours looks like a comfortable fit as others have already commented so I would stay with it.

 

[Roughwear]

Here's a link to my ELC mixed batch Perry so you can see how it fits. I have a size 42 chest and a wear one size up in B-3s and its a 44! http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/elc-perry-sportswear-mixed-batch-b-3.17869/

 

[John Lever]

Andrew I wish I had bought a 44, my 42 was too tight around the shoulders.

 

[omarco]

I think the fit looks pretty good, I'm a 40" chest and take a size 40 Eastman B3..

nice jacket by the way!

 

[MikeyB-17]

Welcome to the nuthouse. I reckon it looks fine, in fact I think a size down might be a bit too restrictive. You sure wouldn't be able to wear that jumper under it. I know there are those who say they only wear a t-shirt under their B-3, but personally I always wanted room for at least a sweatshirt under mine.

 

[TOMG1401]

To quote, "Where there is doubt, there is no doubt" go down a size, you'll be happier in the long run, knowing what that jacket costs, IMHO

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Yes it's very comfortable.
Thank you for your answer

Looks great, maybe a little loose and the way I like it personally, still fine. Majority here tend to favor the military look but I've found that comfort is usually sacrificed and a second layer restricted a bit for that. Boils down to personal preference really.

 

[Monsoon]

Let me jump on the "looks a size big" bandwagon.

But, when it's left open, it looks fine to me.

 

[CBI]

Size down for a more modern fit and you may loose some freedom of movement and you won't be able to to wear thick clothing under it. But, it will keep you warn enough so you won't need the layers, but still, movement? Your fit is bit more like you see in WW2 photos where guys are wearing lots of layers under a jacket like this.

 

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

Here's a link to my ELC mixed batch Perry so you can see how it fits. I have a size 42 chest and a wear one size up in B-3s and its a 44! http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/elc-perry-sportswear-mixed-batch-b-3.17869/

Thanks this one is a great jacket too and is on my wish list ;-)

 

[Mickey.was.a.rat]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your excellent photos. Over the years I have had a few Eastman B3's ( about 10) and the pattern has always been an issue with me. I had to part with my otherwise superb Perry mixed batch as I just couldn't fasten the collar straps because it was impossible to raise my arms high enough.
I have discovered that if you want to be able to drive a car or just move your arms in normal situations then you need a size too big. This will cause the jacket to be too big in some areas, in my case around middle. Yours looks like a comfortable fit as others have already commented so I would stay with it.

Thank you for your feedback John