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Thing is I'm a slim guy so I wasn't comfortable in it. But I can tell you this: if you can, ask for a custom size if buying from , let's say, Five Star. 25"-25.2" (back length and sleeves)for our height is perfect.
Now, (in my experience) getting a stock jacket (vintage in this case), perfect...
They fit like a glove!!! I was looking for measures to have an estimate since some eBay sellers were (and still are) not responding. Found a ' 68 Star Sportswear G-1 size 40 that in my opinion measures like a 42 (and has similar measures to the Dubow). I'm a slim guy so it's kind of frustrating...
Thank you for your honesty and the information provided. I've settled for a '68 G-1 Star Sportswear Size 40 that has similar measures as the Dubow on the picture. Seller also offered a size 40 Imperial but, as you stated: square shoulders, ver short on the back and sleeves. I'll post pictures...
Thank you Brett!
Damn, you pulling it off! That's the fit I'm going after. Although you look fit.
I'll attach they this jacke looks on me. The 2 red line are, what I consider, too much shoulder.
Dubow 27798 goatskin, size 40, with wider shoulders(1.5in more), 0.4in more length, 0.4in less sleeve and 2.3in more waist (that's my bad). The thing is, I had a DeBrander that fit very short with 24in back length and sleeve and dont remember how much narrower it was, fut it fell uncomfortable...
Hello guys! This is my first thread on VLJ.
I want to buy a 70's G-1, most likely a Brill Bros, but I dont know which size to pick. I am a chest 40 but here I go:
I recently got a FS Leather jacket but find it too baggy (I'm even selling it). Measures are as follows:
Chest: 21.5in
Shoulders...