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

[Chandler]

Sounds like an “atta boy” is warranted here. Having been what was known as size “ Husky” most of my childhood and wearing a size 52 sport coat during my college football playing days (lifted a shit load of weights) I’m happier and a heck of a lot healthier at my current size. I know you know all that, but you deserve a thumbs up for staying with the program that got you where you are today. And I’m pretty sure that there are more previously worn 42s out there then 44s or 46s. So congrats on your new bod

Thanks for the encouragement (and I remember those "husky" sizes), and I don't know why I feel some sense of loss at dropping a size -- it was a literal surprise from one year to the next. Maybe because I was a 44 for so long, don't know.

My older size 40 suit fits well (sentimental keep from some years back from an old, traditional store in my hometown), but I'm sure it's a bigger size 40 because my old Flight Apparel Industries 42 A-2 is still more snug than I like.

Then there's the whole weirdness in clothing sizes anymore.

I'm hoping to get tailor measurements for a new jacket soon, it will be interesting to ask this craftsman his views on sizing.

 

[Smithy]

football

Talking football Burt, how about them Eagles

In terms of jackets, worked this evening and it was cool enough for an A-2 so things are going the right way.

 

[B-Man2]

Tim
Eagles squeezed one out today .

 

[Smithy]

Tim
Eagles squeezed one out today .

I know, I was watching when I had a chance at work on my phone app. Exciting game!

 

[coolhandluke]

Sorry to post the Bronson L-2A again so soon, but I'm pretty pleased with the jacket. It's the perfect weight for fall/ springtime, waterproof, extremely comfortable, and looks great with jeans, khakis, and dress slacks. I see it getting a ton of wear time in the future.

 

[Smithy]

Sorry to post the Bronson L-2A again so soon, but I'm pretty pleased with the jacket. It's the perfect weight for fall/ springtime, waterproof, extremely comfortable, and looks great with jeans, khakis, and dress slacks. I see it getting a ton of wear time in the future.

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Nice jacket and I'm not usually a fan of the nylon flight jackets with the knits collars but that really does look great.

I hope you don't mind but I'm even more interested in those baseball gloves. Are those original gloves from famous players?

 

[coolhandluke]

Nice jacket and I'm not usually a fan of the nylon flight jackets with the knits collars but that really does look great.

I hope you don't mind but I'm even more interested in those baseball gloves. Are those original gloves from famous players?

Thanks Smithy.

Yes, I've collected vintage baseball gloves since I was in middle school. The ones shown in the photos are just overflow from my collection that I use for display at my work office. Those gloves are from the '50's and '60's timeframes. The bulk of my collection that is displayed at my home are '20's through '50's era gloves. Nothing overly valuable, just gloves in good condition that I've inherited from family members or purchased in antique shops, etc.

The only valuable glove that I've purchased over the years was a Rawlings Mickey Mantle Heart of the Hide XPG-6 that I found at a thrift store for $1 when I was in 7th grade. Sadly, I traded it several years ago for an unissued Lee Enfield No 4 MK II.

 

[Smithy]

Thanks Smithy.

Yes, I've collected vintage baseball gloves since I was in middle school. The ones shown in the photos are just overflow from my collection that I use for display at my work office. Those gloves are from the '50's and '60's timeframes. The bulk of my collection that is displayed at my home are '20's through '50's era gloves. Nothing overly valuable, just gloves in good condition that I've inherited from family members or purchased in antique shops, etc.

The only valuable glove that I've purchased over the years was a Rawlings Mickey Mantle Heart of the Hide XPG-6 that I found at a thrift store for $1 when I was in 7th grade. Sadly, I traded it several years ago for an unissued Lee Enfield No 4 MK II.

Doh!

Your collection sounds great. There's something really tangible about old sports equipment and uniforms, etc. In many ways it's that same kind of feeling as with original wartime stuff, as in it's objects that have been there and done what they had to do.

Nice hobby and nice thing to collect!

 

[Wz1999]

 

[Silver Surfer]

watta joy to see the oldies being worn. not every day of course, but once in a while just to give them a little air, and let them know that they still have have some life outside of the chest,, box, or where ever they are stowed.

 

[mulceber]

watta joy to see the oldies being worn. not every day of course, but once in a while just to give them a little air, and let them know that they still have have some life outside of the chest,, box, or where ever they are stowed.

Funny you should mention that. I'm down at the National Museum of the Air Force right now with @B-Man2 , and, needless to say, we brought jackets. I'm wearing United Sheeplined and Burt's got an (incredible) Aero 21996:

 

[Silver Surfer]

the right stuff at the right place, and right time.

 

[YoungMedic]

Looks like Jacket weather to me

 

[bseal]

Funny you should mention that. I'm down at the National Museum of the Air Force right now with @B-Man2 , and, needless to say, we brought jackets. I'm wearing United Sheeplined for me and Burt's got an (incredible) Aero 21996:
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I didn’t recognize Burt, but not because his face wasn’t tactically obscured as his custom. It was due to the alarming fact that his collar wasn’t up?!

 

[B-Man2]

I didn’t recognize Burt, but not because his face wasn’t tactically obscured as his custom. It was due to the alarming fact that his collar isn’t up?!

Lol!
What can I say bseal?….. Ya got me!
Good one

 

[mulceber]

And the grand irony is, Burt and I are walking around feeling like badasses wearing originals while we look at originals, and the person who gets the most compliments is @Nnatalie, wearing her Five Star.

 

[Nnatalie]

I’m the one who had cool jacket art!

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Funny you should mention that. I'm down at the National Museum of the Air Force right now with @B-Man2 , and, needless to say, we brought jackets. I'm wearing United Sheeplined and Burt's got an (incredible) Aero 21996:
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It is awesome to see forum members getting together, going to the right places wearing the right attire! As Vic put it, the Right Stuff! If you have the time, please post some pictures of the Air Force Museum.

 

[Micawber]

Funny you should mention that. I'm down at the National Museum of the Air Force right now with @B-Man2 , and, needless to say, we brought jackets. I'm wearing United Sheeplined and Burt's got an (incredible) Aero 21996:
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Two gentlemen to be sure ...but which one broke the plinth?

 

[Micawber]

Summer gives way to autumn. Some old fella wearing a GW something or other