Sizing questions

[Dimitry M]

I'm currently a size 36R but I'm 17. I want to get a nice jacket for reenacting and every day wear but I'm not sure how much I'm going to grow. Should I get a 38R??? How would an A-2 look if I went for the bigger size?

 

[D97x7]

I'd imagine you're going to grow more than you think, I actually still own the jacket I wore when I was 17 even though it hasn't fitted since my mid 20s. It's a size 36, was I really that small, nowadays if I was fit I'd wear a 42, 44 is what I actually wear. So I'd say go for the larger size if you want it to last, although it may look a bit large when you get it.

 

[Dimitry M]

I'd imagine you're going to grow more than you think, I actually still own the jacket I wore when I was 17 even though it hasn't fitted since my mid 20s. It's a size 36, was I really that small, nowadays if I was fit I'd wear a 42, 44 is what I actually wear. So I'd say go for the larger size if you want it to last, although it may look a bit large when you get it.

Thanks! Hopefully it looks good and feels good when I get it.

 

[Brettafett]

So much depends.... It will be hard for anyone to guess.
A lot depends on your body type, you may be a lanky guy or prone to beef up, only you can tell.
I assume you don't want to pay a lot of cash at this point.

What you could do, is either...
scour Ebay for a secondhand A-2 (there are always a number of ELCs/ Eastmans and such, just be sure to read the ads carefully, ask questions and double check measurements)
Contact Five Star, (Shawn Ali on this forum) about a custom goat A-2. For less than most secondhand high-end jackets on Ebay. He'll make one to measure. I'd get what fits you perfectly now, wear the heck out of it... and re-look at things in a few years time (I'd bet the bug would have bitten and you'd be after a few more high end A-2s lol) Suggest Shawn's Dubow and Doniger.

 

[Dimitry M]

I'm looking at five star and there's so many to chose from!!!! I don't know what to pick! I'll need to think abut this one

 

[Brettafett]

Dubow and Doniger would be his more 'accurate' patterns...
I have it on good faith there may be a Perry on the way soon also (but this will take some time)

Don't forget the G-1s... Yes, Shawn makes them, but originals can be found in good condition on Ebay for a song.... just have to dig a little.

 

[Dimitry M]

I really like this one. but it's sold out

Repro A2 J. A. Dubow Mfg Co Contract 27798 Order No W535ac 27798 Leather Flight Jacket

FiveStar Leather Repro Dubow A2 Leather Flight Jacket made from our Special Russet Brown Goatskin Veg. Tanned Leather True to Original Color, 100% Real wool Knitting's IN Russet Brown color made in USA, Repro Talon Zipper Fastening, 100% Cotton lining true to original Color, and this A2 Jacket...

www.fivestarleather.us

 

[bazzer]

I agree my b3 is a 44 which I bought when I was 18 still fits now
i would also say genics and diet and exercise are great pridictor of future weight gain as a rule of thumb
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