What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Thomas Koehle]

dimple works for every kind of knot since it's not the part of the knot you are working with

yeah you got me ...

So which kinda automotive are you doin'?

 

[Smithy]

To smile or not to smile
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It really is a stunning B-3 that Nick. The smile is better, there's already enough grumpy buggers on the internet ;-)

Ties!

I told ya: the GREEEEN parka - not the blue one

original parka i got from Burt (was a steal - THX Burt again for that unbeatable Price) along with THEDI Leather cafe-racer, LEVIS 501 and harness boots

since most of the Managers in automotive Business decided not to wear ties any longer i stick to my Tradition to do it always "the other way around" and picked a tie from my inventory

was funny how many workmates already asked what Kind of Special Event i'm celebrating today ...

Looking swish as always Thomas.

 

[Griffon_301]

Irvin Pics as promised...

 

[crism1]

oh boy, can't wait for the Irvin that I order at Aero

 

[Saint-ex]

Well sorry to be that direct but all those asymetrical knots are for beginners only ... - i use the "Windsor knot" (so called double-knot) technique which is for experienced "old School" wearers only

I take the risk of sounding like a beginner, but I like.

So which kinda automotive are you doin'?

If you are talking to me, I'm in lighting industry. For an almost famous french automotiv supplier.

 

[newagegeezer]

Dismal, damp morning in East London UK

, so a US Officer's O'coat (trenchcoat to us) for trip to P.O. to post off an original 1941 Irvin I just sold on ebay. Also have a very large sized (46R), one of these trenchcoats on ebay finishing soon if anyone interested.
Cheers

 

[Thomas Koehle]

I take the risk of sounding like a beginner, but I like.
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If you are talking to me, I'm in lighting industry. For an almost famous french automotiv supplier.

Looks dapper!

Whole suit or just the jacket?

I'm responsible for supplier Management in automotive so i can imagine which manufacturer you're talking about ...

 

[Artie]

Taking in the morning sun before work in my aero B-3

 

[Saint-ex]

Whole suit. But I do not wear double breasted quite often at work. Only once in more than 3 years.

 

[crism1]

One thing about the B3 that I like more than the Irvin is the streamlined sleeves with the "cuffed" wrist part. Makes the whole jacket look slimmer\dapper even with the bulk

 

[saucerfiend]

To smile or not to smile
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Nick, nobody looks better in a B-3!

Brian

 

[B-Man2]

To smile or not to smile
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Actually you both look good!
Sort of a hint of a smile in the one below as well

 

[B-Man2]

Clear and crisp -2° C in Hamburg this morning...

REED Products Inc., N-3A, with Crown zipper and a nice coyote fur....heading for the Christmas market later, otherwise this would be far too warm:

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Jacket looks real nice Ties.
d it have a Roundel on the shoulder

Ties!

I told ya: the GREEEEN parka - not the blue one

original parka i got from Burt (was a steal - THX Burt again for that unbeatable Price) along with THEDI Leather cafe-racer, LEVIS 501 and harness boots

since most of the Managers in automotive Business decided not to wear ties any longer i stick to my Tradition to do it always "the other way around" and picked a tie from my inventory

was funny how many workmates already asked what Kind of Special Event i'm celebrating today ...

Thomas
The jacket looks great on you . Thanks for the kind words..
Cheers

 

[A2 B3au]

Taking in the morning sun before work in my aero B-3 View attachment 28037View attachment 28038

Very nice seal B3 Arty. I’m in my Elc rough wear it’s a bit oversized and I’d be happy to swap with someone. Mines a 44 but I’d prefer a 38 or 40 in a roughwear redskin or an all seal 50cal would be good

 

[Smithy]

Very nice seal B3 Arty. I’m in my Elc rough wear it’s a bit oversized and I’d be happy to swap with someone. Mines a 44 but I’d prefer a 38 or 40 in a roughwear redskin or an all seal 50cal would be good View attachment 28054

Art I wouldn't size down with that at all. B-3s, Irvins were designed to be worn with multiple layers for warmth and were deliberately oversized. One of the worst looks is a trim fitting heavy weight shearling jacket. At an absolute push you could drop to a 42 but you really wouldn't want to go lower than that. Sure it's only one photo but from here that 44 looks period correct.

 

[B-Man2]

Aero AN-J3 today. Weather is almost to warm for it today at 66F

 

[Smithy]

Suits you Burt!

 

[Silver Surfer]

agree with smithy, maybe a 42, but no smaller, art.

 

[Artie]

Wow art I love that RW!! Look at that grain!! What’s the story on the patch? Did you put it on? Was it a bomb group from the war?

Very nice seal B3 Arty. I’m in my Elc rough wear it’s a bit oversized and I’d be happy to swap with someone. Mines a 44 but I’d prefer a 38 or 40 in a roughwear redskin or an all seal 50cal would be good View attachment 28054

 

[crism1]

Very nice seal B3 Arty. I’m in my Elc rough wear it’s a bit oversized and I’d be happy to swap with someone. Mines a 44 but I’d prefer a 38 or 40 in a roughwear redskin or an all seal 50cal would be good View attachment 28054

I think it follows the lines of your core gracefully. Doesn't look oversized at all