My first leather Five Star A2

[Chris 55]

My first leather as before this I've only had Irvin jackets.
I don't come out that well in pictures maybe the jacket will help.
Size 46 as recommended as I'm 44 chest and 5ft.10
Pattern Details of TYPE A-2 ROUGH WEAR CLOTHING CO. DRAWING NO. 30-1415, CONTRACT NO.W535 AC-27752

 

[Smithy]

Looks good and a nice easy, comfortable fit.

All you have to do now is wear the snot out of it and not be fussed whilst you do so.

 

[B-Man2]

My first leather as before this I've only had Irvin jackets.
I don't come out that well in pictures maybe the jacket will help.
Size 46 as recommended as I'm 44 chest and 5ft.10
Pattern Details of TYPE A-2 ROUGH WEAR CLOTHING CO. DRAWING NO. 30-1415, CONTRACT NO.W535 AC-27752


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Chris
Now that fit is a pretty good fit on you from my prospective . The jacket looks good on you and you can still wear a sweater ( jumper ) under it . While most of us , including me like A2’s that look good with a T-shirt , the reality is that they were almost never worn that way. Instead they were worn overa T-shirt, long underwear . A heavy wool shirt , a sweater and a tie . That’s why they looked trim fitting in many period photos . When you happen to see a guy wearing one with a t shirt the jacket usually looks big on him. As always , this is just my opinion and others may disagree .

 

[saucerfiend]

My first leather as before this I've only had Irvin jackets.
I don't come out that well in pictures maybe the jacket will help.
Size 46 as recommended as I'm 44 chest and 5ft.10
Pattern Details of TYPE A-2 ROUGH WEAR CLOTHING CO. DRAWING NO. 30-1415, CONTRACT NO.W535 AC-27752


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Chris, looks great! But as I mentioned on Facebook, you need to unsnap the collar.

Brian

 

[Chris 55]

Chris, looks great! But as I mentioned on Facebook, you need to unsnap the collar.

Brian

I'll give it go.
Any reason out curiosity

 

[Chris 55]

Do you chap's do anything to stop sweat mark's on the liner.
Just thinking a head.

 

[Chandler]

I'll give it go.
Any reason out curiosity

I think it's more a personal preference, but I think the "look" is better with the collar(s) unsnapped.

The snaps are there to keep the collar from flapping up while flying with an open cockpit. You aren't the proud driver of a drop-top roadster, are you?

 

[YoungMedic]

Is it horsey?

 

[Micawber]

Do you chap's do anything to stop sweat mark's on the liner.
Just thinking a head.

A shirt with a collar will help but it's essentially workwear right

Good, comfortable fit - even more comfortable with the collar unsnapped which will allow it to lay more naturally both front and back..

 

[Chris 55]

I think it's more a personal preference, but I think the "look" is better with the collar(s) unsnapped.

The snaps are there to keep the collar from flapping up while flying with an open cockpit. You aren't the proud driver of a drop-top roadster, are you?

It has a roof.lol

 

[Chandler]

It has a roof.lol

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I guess you can always hang your head out the window at top speed!

 

[saucerfiend]

I'll give it go.
Any reason out curiosity

For that classic Rough Wear look.

 

[ausreenactor]

Is it horsey?

Nay.

 

[flyincowboy]

you look great and i love that color. is it mid brown?

 

[Kermit3D]

Nice A-2 ! it looks good on you.
I also love the color.

 

[Brettafett]

Looks good, now to wear it in all weather and dont baby it.
Yes, un-snap the collar. Google Jimmy Stewart Bomber Pilot (or You Gotta Stay Happy movie) and you'll see how a RW is meant to be worn!

 

[Nickb123]

It looks brilliant from here!

 

[johnwayne]

We’ve had the snapped/unsnapped debate here in the past! Of course its personal choice but personally I think its lays/sits better unsnapped and you only need look at period pics and I’m sure you’ll find the bulk show unsnapped! Cooler looking maybe?Especially the collar stand contracts in particular can be an annoyance when snapped up and in certain situations like driving/sitting but each to his own ultimately. Out if curiosity why did you opt for a size larger than your normal size? Be interesting to see/feel a 44” fit - they are intended to fit snug/ close but again, its a personal thing.

 

[Chris 55]

We’ve had the snapped/unsnapped debate here in the past! Of course its personal choice but personally I think its lays/sits better unsnapped and you only need look at period pics and I’m sure you’ll find the bulk show unsnapped! Cooler looking maybe?Especially the collar stand contracts in particular can be an annoyance when snapped up and in certain situations like driving/sitting but each to his own ultimately. Out if curiosity why did you opt for a size larger than your normal size? Be interesting to see/feel a 44” fit - they are intended to fit snug/ close but again, its a personal thing.

I went on Shawn's recommendation and chart sizes.
Which now I have it seems right to me.

 

[johnwayne]

Understandable albeit with a repro in my view, you should be confident in getting your true size - def go up a size for an original though! Much easier when we could try before we buy before internet buying!!