SteveWhat a long thread that just goes to prove you can get yourself so wrapped up in the what ifs and maybes that it's possible to end up confusing what should basically be dealing with obtaining a reasonable fit from what are copies of issue garments and not hand sewn bespoke items that have gone through several stages of fitting before being finally sewn up and finished.
The A-2 is a simple garment, fit was hit and miss, you got and used what you were given or could swap with others on the base.
MrBlue, and anyone else about to order their first repro, brush up on your measuring technique. Actually take time to read the how to's here then practice and practice again. Too many people rush in and expect pre-existing info to be rewritten to answer multiple queries because they have not taken the trouble to read and understood good pre-existing information. A flat surface for basic measuring of existing garments is essential. Apart from when you need to measure around things a flexible tailors tape can sometimes be a handicap, a rigid yardstick type rule will remove variances brought about by mildly stretching both garment and take with only one pair of inexperienced hands.
MtBlue, If you don't want to deal with BK any more - and I think some of your perceived issues with the garment - are down to issues with measuring techniques then stick it up for sale OR just wear the thing [wear the piss out of it as Burt B-Man2 would say]. Wear it outside, wear it in all weathers, don't be afraid to get it wet and dry while you wear it and in time it will mould to your physique. Can you take some front & rear photos with the jacket done up and your shoulders relaxed - your pose in the posted images strikes me as having your hands away from thighs, shoulders pulled back, chest out. You need a relaxed pose - hands and arms loose and hung by your sides, chest and stomach relaxed too. I think Andy may wince at a full refund if there is a chance of user error in the original order.
Just my two penneth worth. No offence intended to man nor beast
Probably the only A-2 jacket you’ll ever need
Oh and there is this smashing GW Perry, a bit bigger but very desirable.
You guys are going to judge me but it is not what I'm looking for in a jacket. I'm not a fan of red knits in combination with seal leather.
You guys are going to judge me but it is not what I'm looking for in a jacket. I'm not a fan of red knits in combination with seal leather.
At the end of the day, I know that if I bought such a jacket, I would not want to wear it. Even if it is "historically accurate", which I'm afraid to say, is not of great importance to me (being completely honest).
Gents,
Whether I know my measurements or not, Andy produced a jacket that is smaller than what I requested. End of story.