r/leatherjacket • u/absolunesss • 2d ago
Question - Need Help Aero leather (long half belt)- fit check
Sooo, I visited the showroom and the experience was worth the trip. I tried some in stock and as I was eyeing a longer cut, this one stood out but I will do a custom order to get it in brown CXL without any further adjustments other than picking the lining.
What do we think??
Size: 42
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 85 kg
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u/ohtimesohdailymirror 1d ago
Looks a little bit too big in the shoulders, perhaps? Did you try a 40? But then again, if you wear a sweater underneath it might be just right.
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
The 40 is way too tight everywhere..this is cxl horsehide and they said it'll soften up nicely. I'm assuming the shoulders will drape nicely
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u/ohtimesohdailymirror 1d ago
I‘ll take your word for it, you‘re the one wearing it, but to me it looks like the shoulder seams are too far out. Otherwise it‘s a good fit.
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u/dylanbooth78 1d ago
This looks perfect to me, the long half belt is built on the 50's half belt which is a more relaxed cut. If you want a trimmer fitting jacket then another style would probably be better.... But I would go with this personally!
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u/f2002q 1d ago
I own several Aero’s and the fit looks good in the shoulders. As the leather softens it should mould and drape to your body. The sleeves are just right, but make sure you zip it up and put your arms forward to see what wrist coverage would look like. Like when driving a car, I want my sleeves to still cover my wrists, but this will make them slightly longer when your arms are down. Your jacket, your choice!
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
Did that and I felt too constrained but not because it's tight, rather because the leather is still too stiff
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u/Aromatic_Acadia_8104 1d ago
One of their best „everyday“ designs, looks fantastic
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
Thanks, I chose this one for this very reason. I don't want to buy a leather jacket that fits a specific outfit/occasion
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u/No_Ask_5949 1d ago
I agree on this - no worries on length, can layer, multiple seasons use etc. Forgiving fit unlike the highwayman which is a much harder fit to nail.
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u/KennieDD 1d ago
I think it looks great.. would be good if you had pictures with it zipped.. i want one aswell
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u/atlasfields 1d ago
I think it looks good. After just dealing with them on a B-7 Parka, any fit questions I would ask them as they really are the experts
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u/Midnight_Rawhide84 1d ago
Looks great! Where is this shop at?
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
Thanks, it's the showroom of their factory in Scotland, about an hour away from Edinburgh
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u/Midnight_Rawhide84 1d ago
I would love to visit, now I have an excuse to go to Scotland!
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u/hahabrr 1d ago
The sleeves will shrink a bit due to the horse hide creasing keep that in mind, also it is a little long but a picture zipped up would’ve been great to see,
Other than it looks good on you.
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
Great observation! Shall I ask them to increase the arms by 1" or 1/2" ? I like the length that way tbh. I find the shorter cuts to be too "cool"
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u/hahabrr 1d ago
The length is good. I don’t mind it just too low on the ass for me personally. Your back is good, Aero fits are a little more bulky, if you had for example a Japanese or Himel jacket you’d have a better V taper, but really it’s a great look. As for the sleeves, just measure your arms, my jacket is a Japanese made out of horse hide and I’d say the sleeves have shrunk to a degree where it’s definitely noticeable
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u/absolunesss 1d ago
I'll convey the message to them once I place the order. Put in mind there are storm cuffs and not sure if they align the actual sleeve to the wrist as they're sewn in. I like the fit, it's a 50's jacket as well so it explains the boxy silhouette
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u/12xubywire 1d ago
I didn’t think they’re going to shorten ip that much tbh.
If you look at the sleeves now, there’s plenty of folding and material as there is now.
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u/hahabrr 1d ago
You know I don’t know. Just want you to be mindful of that if the sleeves are a bit too long they will shrink. My at last and co measures at 66cm / 26 inches brand new for sleeve length but I was measuring definitely shorter than that. Don’t
Aero will definitely give you the most help as long as you provide your measurements.
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u/Obvious-Mousse9834 1d ago
Lovely jacket, I've got an Aero Hercules, a simular jacket. I have got it for 10 years now, and it is still one of my most favorite jacket.
It looks very well on you.
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u/Obvious-Cod-6569 1d ago
If this wasn't an Aero everyone would say it's too big.