Eastman Werber B-3 size 44

[stephen210]

Here is my size 44 Werber.
The measurements are
Shoulders - 20.5"
Pit to pit - 25"
Down back- 26.5"
Sleeves -25"
I'm 5'10" 185lbs. 43" chest

I feel the length is a bit long for my liking. Trying convince myself it is a good length .

Does anyone know what the measurements are for a size 42?
Thanks

 

[Micawber]

FWIW I think the length is fine.

 

[John Lever]

Looks good just tighten the side belts a little

 

[bseal]

Looks long for a Werber B-3, but within the overall dimensions for an original B-3 such as an Aero Leather.

 

[stephen210]

Looks good just tighten the side belts a little

I will give that a shot! Thanks

 

[JonnyCrow]

I've seen original photos where some look huge, others too small, looks fine for me, I think we tend to forget it was originally designed as work gear

 

[Amit]

It’s all down to personal taste,IMPO it’s a touch long……

 

[JonnyCrow]

It’s all down to personal taste,IMPO it’s a touch long……

Like you say it's personal taste but look at the crew of 8 ball, if anything it's not long at all

 

[JonnyCrow]

For me it's historically correct based on numerous original photos

 

[flyincowboy]

Look good to me . Just remember when originasl where made their was 3 avaliable long regular and stout .. length does not bother me unless its warm enough!

 

[John Lever]

Stout...a word seldom used these days

 

[Southoftheborder]

I have several pairs of stout brogues.

 

[Southoftheborder]

As regards the OP's post I think it looks no different to the pictures you see of many originals as they were worn and it looks fine. Just like the A2 fit the wartime ones would have been all over the place and they took what they were given.

But if you aren't happy with the way it looks you probably never will be. I had something similar with B6 repro I had once. It was about as long on me as this is on you and it niggled at me every time I wore it. I sold it on in the end, but I slightly regret doing so.

And so it goes...

 

[Amit]

I've seen original photos where some look huge, others too small, looks fine for me, I think we tend to forget it was originally designed as work gear

Here is my size 44 Werber.
The measurements are
Shoulders - 20.5"
Pit to pit - 25"
Down back- 26.5"
Sleeves -25"
I'm 5'10" 185lbs. 43" chest

I feel the length is a bit long for my liking. Trying convince myself it is a good length .View attachment 87955

Does anyone know what the measurements are for a size 42?
Thanks

 

[Silver Surfer]

perfect wwll fit, and a perfect fit for ya,, too. I little extra length means that when ya lift your arms, the sleeves don't ride up to your fore arms, and when ya bend at the waist, your shirt doesn't pop out the back. longer is better, imo

 

[stephen210]

Thanks for the info. It is a beautiful one.

 

[JonnyCrow]

perfect wwll fit, and a perfect fit for ya,, too. I little extra length means that when ya lift your arms, the sleeves don't ride up to your fore arms, and when ya bend at the waist, your shirt doesn't pop out the back. longer is better, imo

A similar comparison is one I heard from a old guy years ago is adjusting suspenders too tight and it rips the back buttons off your pants when you bend over haha

 

[Micawber]

perfect wwll fit, and a perfect fit for ya,, too. I little extra length means that when ya lift your arms, the sleeves don't ride up to your fore arms, and when ya bend at the waist, your shirt doesn't pop out the back. longer is better, imo

That's it and another plus is you don't show off your "builders bum" or "builders crack" as it is known over here [shirt rides up and half hitched trousers riding down as you bend down as can be seen in the summer on construction / building site workers].

 

[JonnyCrow]

Haha yep I know that Steve, was the same all the years I worked in UK landscaping you think the Spanish here are any different?

 

[flyincowboy]

Stout...a word seldom used these days

Unless a good pint of IRISH STOUT . aint it?