IHJ-129-BRN - Japanese Horsehide Riders Jacket - Brown

[pechelman]

+1 for getting the size down. While this bigger size fits you better than that one did me, sizing down will do all the right things in all the places.

[Sean156]

@flannel-slut I think you could go either way, however, it’s a bit difficult to tell from the angle. Have you tried zipping the cuffs all the way down? Keep in mind you will also lose a bit of length in the sleeves after wear.. As mentioned, if you plan on layering, I think the size works. How does the bottom hem feel when zipping it up?

[tody]

I vote for a size down, too.
Shoulders seem too wide, difficult to tell from that angle.
But sleeves are way too long, even taking some creases into consideration.
If chest and waist are not borderline slime yet, size down.

[flannel slut]

@tody @Spectrum156 much appreciated on the feedback. Stubborn crew has me taken care of and has a medium coming my way but for comparisons sake did take a couple more pics at a straight on angle

[tody]

Sleeves still looking too long.
I compared the numbers for Medium/Large - biggest drop is chest/waist/opening, not shoulders and sleeves.
How wide does the jacket feel? Looks a little wide, but it is hard to judge from pictures alone.

[Sean156]

Still think you could go either way. It’s really going to depend on your plans for layering and how you would like it to fit overall. I think you could def pull this off over just a tee and having the ability to throw on a UHF is a plus. As I’m sure @tody and @ARNC can attest, this jacket evolves pretty dramatically through wear and it’s tough to get an initial impression when brand new.

[ARNC]

@flannel-slut the second set of pics is clearer. It doesn’t look bad from the front but it looks like there’s a lot of room at the back in the first set. My guess is you would still have room to spare even if you added a layer underneath - not sure if it would be more or less noticeable as the leather softens up. I expect the medium will be better for you, but I guess we’ll find out in a few days!

[flannel slut]

It feels good on which is what is causing most of the indecisiveness. The sleeves actually don’t look too bad and hold around my wrists when zippered up (immediately unzipped to avoid setting any creases). Being leather (and a little bit vain), I’m willing to sacrifice some of that comfort for a sleeker fit.

[popvulture]

I personally don’t think it looks too big. Maybe a tad, but it’ll be nice to have the medium on hand for comparison. I almost always go for just a tee under a leather jacket, so if that’s the case for you, the smaller size might be the way to go. I’d be especially mindful of the shoulders — if the bi-swing gussets are really maxed out when you make a hugging motion, that could be something that gets stressed out over time.

Absurdly long sleeves have always been my biggest gripe about IH jackets — I think you’ll run into that issue no matter what size you get.

[flannel slut]

@ARNC @popvulture thanks for weighing in guys! Reshoot incoming later this week

[goosehd]

@flannel-slut I have drawn circles around the areas that will be fixed by sizing down and makes the jacket look too big on you. The back picture is really bad as you can see how much extra material there is and also gives you excess material in the front chest area.

[popvulture]

Ah I didn’t see that back pic. Definitely looking too big there.

[pechelman]

yup, exactly @goosehd . Also can see the extra material bunching up above the two chest pockets. Assuming the medium can zip up over your hips/waist, I think you'll be much happier.

[flannel slut]

@goosehd my dude, good stuff

[tody]

Horse is feeling pretty snug over a serge western, but still is super comfy.

@flannel-slut has your new size arrived yet?

[flannel slut]

@tody looking good sir! Going to take longer than anticipated to receive the replacement. Thought it was coming in with an order I received yesterday but doing an exchange instead.

[Sean156]

@tody How’s the jacket coming along? Looks killer...

[tody]

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

Mint

[yannis]

@Tody where thise pictures are taken from? Remainds me a trip i took to Gdansk Poland.