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United Sheeplined A2
- Thread starter Roughwear
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greyhound52
New Member
Andrew,
Looks nice. HH is alot like my original Monarch. Hey what do you think of John's version of the US with his new HH?
Looks nice. HH is alot like my original Monarch. Hey what do you think of John's version of the US with his new HH?
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Anonymous
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Here's some shots of the Goodwear United to compare- remember I'm not that great at photography and pardon my ugly mug!
Andrew
Well-Known Member
Jeff, I notice the epaulettes on yours stick up a little, something John set me straight about on my USL (which was a really early one and i'm sure the latest models are light years ahead). That and the way they sit just behind and in line with the shoulder seam. Initially I was a little concerned but that quickly disappeared and now they don't appear to do that at all.
Your jacket is a great looker and that leather is sensational.
This was mine 6 months ago.
Your jacket is a great looker and that leather is sensational.
This was mine 6 months ago.
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Anonymous
Guest
Beautiful jackets. Originals in my size are hard to find, at 6' 4" 230 lbs.
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Jeff, I know you love your Goodwear jackets and that one looks just like an original but it makes you look fat which you are odviously not. There is something very wrong with the cut of that jacket compared with the original pictured at the start of the thread.rotenhahn said:
Here's some shots of the Goodwear United to compare- remember I'm not that great at photography and pardon my ugly mug!
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Anonymous
Guest
Mine's basically a 42/44 Long- it fits pretty much like my original 42 Bronco did when I weighed 13 lbs. less.- Tightish across the chest and a bit bigger down below- slight pooch in the belly. Comparing two different jackets photographed at different times on two different people is pretty impossible- even if they are jackets of the same contract. If I look fat in the jacket it's probably more due to bad photography.
rotenhahn said:
I got into trouble for commenting on the last forum, about BR's black, long version, 'pattern recognition' jackets.
But doesn't creating a long size alter the classic, boxy, shape of the A-2? Instead of almost a square, the jacket could become more tubular, sitting on the hips, and pushing the waist up, and out.
JMHO
asiamiles
Well-Known Member
deeb7 said:rotenhahn said:
I got into trouble for commenting on the last forum, about BR's black, long version, 'pattern recognition' jackets.
But doesn't creating a long size alter the classic, boxy, shape of the A-2? Instead of almost a square, the jacket could become more tubular, sitting on the hips, and pushing the waist up, and out.
JMHO
But I think his jacket looks much better with jeans that those of many other I see of members on here. If he did ask John for an extra inch or two then I think that's made all the difference and it's certainly what I would do if I were to be able to afford a GW.
For me the length issue is a problem with a lot of flight jackets, not just the A-2. I got to try on what I think was a vintage ANJ-3A (well it some kind of A-2/G-1 hybrid...there was no label for me to ID it) last week, and the extra length made it a much better fit on me than the A-2. Unfortunately, the delicate condition and outrageous price meant I couldn't consider a purchase.
bfrench
Administrator
asiamiles said:deeb7 said:rotenhahn said:
I got into trouble for commenting on the last forum, about BR's black, long version, 'pattern recognition' jackets.
But doesn't creating a long size alter the classic, boxy, shape of the A-2? Instead of almost a square, the jacket could become more tubular, sitting on the hips, and pushing the waist up, and out.
JMHO
But I think his jacket looks much better with jeans that those of many other I see of members on here. If he did ask John for an extra inch or two then I think that's made all the difference and it's certainly what I would do if I were to be able to afford a GW.
For me the length issue is a problem with a lot of flight jackets, not just the A-2. I got to try on what I think was a vintage ANJ-3A (well it some kind of A-2/G-1 hybrid...there was no label for me to ID it) last week, and the extra length made it a much better fit on me than the A-2. Unfortunately, the delicate condition and outrageous price meant I couldn't consider a purchase.
Hi, Guys,
Here's a composite of two jackets - on two different people about 5000 miles apart and the jackets about 60 years apart.
You're really starting to split hairs - curly ones at that
As far as the extra length - most jackets really need that if we persist in wearing low waisted jeans - gives us the bare belly Shania Twain look or on some of us Larry the Cable guys lookalike.
Bill French
Andrew
Well-Known Member
bfrench said:Here's a composite of two jackets - on two different people about 5000 miles apart and the jackets about 60 years apart.
You're really starting to split hairs - curly ones at that.................
Bill French
Peter G, I don't see what you do. Considering Bill's qualifications above and the fact he looks more desperate Kriegie than B-17 Skipper I think Jeff's GW looks fantastic and really could pass for an original, in fact i'd put my hand up to buy it if he suddenly got sick of it. I'm still tossing up which of the patterns and leathers to use but this is the first Russett jacket i've ever considered getting.
Clyde from Carolina
Member
Have to go with Bill on this one.
I think the fit on that GW looks just fine. I have commented before that most people today consider the "look" of tight fitting A-2s a bit, well...odd or "nerdy" in fact. I've seen some guys say "I wear my jackets for me, and I don't care what anybody else thinks" and I say that's cool, too.
Just realize that for 99.9% of humanity in 2008 on planet earth the slightly looser A-2 is going to look more natural.
I know some of the FLoungers wear vintage clothing all the time and couldn't care less what people think. I would feel comfortable wearing a vintage dinner jacket to a swanky event, but not a fedora and Indy style jacket around every day. That just looks a bit odd on a 36 year old guy in my neighborhood. Probably could pull it off in a large urban area...
I'm not going to start wearing baggy jeans and anything else the teens are wearing just because they are, but you have to draw a line somewhere. Mine was reached a few years ago when several people close to me and whom I respect told me my favorite old A-2 repro was a bit snug and slightly goofy looking. Thankfully they did because I then discovered the A-2 on the net and VLJ and all you guys who are obsessed, I mean interested in the ol' A-2 like I am.
I guess on the fit issue and "The Look" some of us will always have to agree to disagree.
I think the fit on that GW looks just fine. I have commented before that most people today consider the "look" of tight fitting A-2s a bit, well...odd or "nerdy" in fact. I've seen some guys say "I wear my jackets for me, and I don't care what anybody else thinks" and I say that's cool, too.
Just realize that for 99.9% of humanity in 2008 on planet earth the slightly looser A-2 is going to look more natural.
I know some of the FLoungers wear vintage clothing all the time and couldn't care less what people think. I would feel comfortable wearing a vintage dinner jacket to a swanky event, but not a fedora and Indy style jacket around every day. That just looks a bit odd on a 36 year old guy in my neighborhood. Probably could pull it off in a large urban area...
I'm not going to start wearing baggy jeans and anything else the teens are wearing just because they are, but you have to draw a line somewhere. Mine was reached a few years ago when several people close to me and whom I respect told me my favorite old A-2 repro was a bit snug and slightly goofy looking. Thankfully they did because I then discovered the A-2 on the net and VLJ and all you guys who are obsessed, I mean interested in the ol' A-2 like I am.
I guess on the fit issue and "The Look" some of us will always have to agree to disagree.
shanghai joe
New Member
Leadsky said:bfrench said:Here's a composite of two jackets - on two different people about 5000 miles apart and the jackets about 60 years apart.
You're really starting to split hairs - curly ones at that.................
Bill French
Peter G, I don't see what you do. Considering Bill's qualifications above and the fact he looks more desperate Kriegie than B-17 Skipper I think Jeff's GW looks fantastic and really could pass for an original, in fact i'd put my hand up to buy it if he suddenly got sick of it. I'm still tossing up which of the patterns and leathers to use but this is the first Russett jacket i've ever considered getting.
sure thing, no brainer...........g'day !
BONNIEGIRL4
New Member
That jacket is perfection period. Get your eyes examined. Jeff I hope you realize you HAVE finally found what you have searched for, PERFECTION, I'm jealous as hell, enjoy man -TOM
