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

[coolhandluke]

The last 4 photo’s the color looks great, first 2 look a bit different, maybe to much exposure….

First two photos were taken with photography lighting and are a pretty accurate representation of what you'd be getting. The outdoor photos in the shade make the color appear much more muted than it actually is. IMO, I would go with a Headwind Bronco if you are specifically wanting something in russet within that price bracket.

 

[A2wander]

Are AVI not reliable in size? I've been looking at their Irvin and was thinking of picking one up but I'm bothered by the sizing.

I think before ordering you must give them (Morten) an email with your measurements of your body just to make sure.. but if you order a stock jacket, you can always return it… but better inform them first.

 

[Emchisti]

I think before ordering you must give them (Morten) an email with your measurements of your body just to make sure.. but if you order a stock jacket, you can always return it… but better inform them first.

I'll ping them a message. I just don't know anyone who's actually bought one and can give a valid opinion, is all.

 

[entertainment]

Love that Russett color John..

Thanks! IRL it looks really close to the color of the first example of the 16160 in the new A-2 Guide, though always hard to tell with photo evidence.

The Mighty A-2: A Guide to the Army Air Forces’ Leather Flying Jacket

Werber 2951-P example no. 1:

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[stanier]

Not posted here for a while, but a lazy (and rather chilly!) Sunday messing about with old cars and wearing GW Rough Wear 23380

 

[coolhandluke]

Not posted here for a while, but a lazy (and rather chilly!) Sunday messing about with old cars and wearing GW Rough Wear 23380 View attachment 167329

Looks great! What denim are you wearing?

 

[stanier]

Looks great! What denim are you wearing?

Thanks. Denim is Warehouse 25th Anniversary 1950 model

 

[coolhandluke]

Thanks. Denim is Warehouse 25th Anniversary 1950 model

Thanks! I'll check them out.

 

[A2wander]

Once it’s delivered show us some pics

Once it’s delivered show us some pics

View attachment IMG_6115.jpegunfortunately the chest area is too roomy for me so can’t wear it

 

[mulceber]

View attachment 167331unfortunately the chest area is too roomy for me so can’t wear it

Mind showing us some fit pics?

 

[Mike29]

Not posted here for a while, but a lazy (and rather chilly!) Sunday messing about with old cars and wearing GW Rough Wear 23380 View attachment 167329

Very cool looking!
And very nice car,

 

[A2wander]

Here are some more ‘fit’ pictures @mulceber

 

[Jtrob]

Not posted here for a while, but a lazy (and rather chilly!) Sunday messing about with old cars and wearing GW Rough Wear 23380 View attachment 167329

Jacket and car look awesome

 

[mulceber]

Here are some more ‘fit’ pictures @mulceber

Looks good to me. I’d keep it. Wartime fits were baggy, and anyway, it’ll shrink a bit.

 

[coolhandluke]

Looks good to me. I’d keep it. Wartime fits were baggy, and anyway, it’ll shrink a bit.

Yeah, definitely fits much better than I expected for being two tag sizes larger than you ordered. A 42 would have been too small. 44 would be just right. 46 gives you plenty of room for layering. It'll shrink a bit as Jan mentioned and it will also appear smaller once it starts to break in and drape.

 

[mulceber]

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can always hurry up the shrinking process by soaking it for a minute or two in clean water and then letting it dry on a flat surface.

Either way, this jacket fits, and I’d keep it if I were you.

 

[stanier]

Very cool looking!
And very nice car,

Thank you Mike

 

[Davidjohn7]

Lovely jacket