taikonaut
Active Member
I am sure many of you have noticed that regardless of the size of the jacket the pockets, and maybe the waistband, cuffs and if I am correct the collars, maybe even the wind flap remains the same size. This will obviously influence the way the jacket looks on the wearer.
I've read that originally the A2 was designed for a smallish guy, a pilot no taller than 5'4" with size 36" chest so it would be tagged a size 38 jacket, the look would therefore based on that stat. As a size 38 tag wearer myself I noticed how differently comparing that size to one that is larger. The big pockets on a small jacket straightens out the entire abdomen all the way upto under the breasts and then loosens out, this also can force the shoulder to push up a bit higher and you get a fitter squarer look. Not so on bigger size jackets I've noticed and the bigger guys tend to have rounded shoulders on their A2. What does people think about jacket size influencing the looks of their A2? If you are looking for an A2 wearer but not bothered about historical accuracy would you prefer to have bigger pockets and other things in proportion to get that trim look seen in smaller sized jackets?
I've read that originally the A2 was designed for a smallish guy, a pilot no taller than 5'4" with size 36" chest so it would be tagged a size 38 jacket, the look would therefore based on that stat. As a size 38 tag wearer myself I noticed how differently comparing that size to one that is larger. The big pockets on a small jacket straightens out the entire abdomen all the way upto under the breasts and then loosens out, this also can force the shoulder to push up a bit higher and you get a fitter squarer look. Not so on bigger size jackets I've noticed and the bigger guys tend to have rounded shoulders on their A2. What does people think about jacket size influencing the looks of their A2? If you are looking for an A2 wearer but not bothered about historical accuracy would you prefer to have bigger pockets and other things in proportion to get that trim look seen in smaller sized jackets?