Fit Opinion Requested

[SteveN]

I recently re-acquired a M422A in outstanding condition that's been floating around the forum for about 10 years or more. At the same time, the owner (a VLJ member) also sold me an even better condition jacket. This one is, as near as I can tell, NOS. It has no holes on the leather from being patched, and the lining is in perfect condition. He bought it from someone on the FL, who got it in an op shop in Las Vegas. Sadly I've not been able to find the discussion thread on FL.

In any event, I'd like to get opinions on the fit. Although tagged a 40, it's a little bit different than the G&F I bought back from him. This is a W&G AN-6552. All comments appreciated:

 

[Silver Surfer]

it may be slightly large on ya, but it lines up well, and it looks like you can fit a light sweater underneath. if its the length that you are concerned about, dont be, as those earlier navy jackets were made long, and that is the way they should look. aint it nice too have a real deal wwll jacket that is a wearer?

 

[CoopDog]

Most would say it looks very long. I personally prefer a longer fit myself and i think it looks good on you.

 

[billwong]

Use it in cooler weather when its nice to have a bit of length to prevent riding up when zipped up.

 

[SteveN]

The length is exactly what I was worried about and just wanted confirmation; and it is a bit large in the chest, with me being a 38 and the jacket a 40. You guys have good eyes. Given I have two, I might put one or the other up for sale and get a AN-J-3 with a better fit. Well, I guess a modern fit is amore accurate term. As @CoopDog & @Silver Surfer point out, this is how they are supposed to fit. In fact, this AN-J-3 from @Maverickson looks similarly oversized on the wearer to my eye, which is one of the short-listed repos I'm looking at.

 

[jeremiah]

I like it. Congrats. I once had a jacket like this in my hands. Fit me like a glove. Sadly it wasn’t mine to keep.

 

[CBI]

looks good, sizing is subjective and this way you can layer

 

[adfrost]

Looks good. Wish my Aero fit like that shoulder, arm, and length-wise.

 

[ausreenactor]

Beer and pies..

Better a tad large than a tad tight....

 

[Brettafett]

Looks comfy, but I understand how fit is so subjective. If you are not comfy in it, move it on. How tall are you, I usually wear a 40 and had an original G&F M442a size 40 a while back.

 

[MikeyB-17]

This is what a lot of people don’t realise, and why an M-422a is not a G-1. The G-1 is considerably shorter.

 

[SteveN]

Looks comfy, but I understand how fit is so subjective. If you are not comfy in it, move it on. How tall are you, I usually wear a 40 and had an original G&F M442a size 40 a while back.

Not tall: 5' 10", but then that's about how big the WWII guys were as well... Maybe the G-1 is an option. They seem to come up for sale frequently, and are much cheaper.

 

[Brettafett]

If you consider selling, please post measurements. I may be keen... I'm 5'11 last I checked.

 

[Nickb123]

What does the label look like? Looks awfully like the W&G 6552 I sold here or on TFL a few years ago...found it in Los Angeles, however.

 

[Royalcrown32]

Interested in this jacket too. But I'm 6'5.

 

[ties70]

I think the fit is good and authentic for an old WWII model Navy jacket.

Your photos are taken in a mirror with a slight top-to-down angle, so this might make the jacket look longer than it actually is...as I said, it's looking good!

 

[Flightengineer]

not bad for my taste

 

[SteveN]

...Your photos are taken in a mirror with a slight top-to-down angle...

Gosh, you guys ought to be working for Sherlock Holmes How did you possibly know that? (it is in one of those mirrors).

 

[B-Man2]

Gosh, you guys ought to be working for Sherlock Holmes How did you possibly know that? (it is in one of those mirrors).

You think that’s good? .........Just wait until he tells you whether your wearing boxers or briefs!

 

[ties70]

You think that’s good? .........Just wait until he tells you whether your wearing boxers or briefs!

Burt.... You wear your leather jackets with underwear?!?

Strange folk 'round here....