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by JedimasterPaul
Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B
Replies: 20
Views: 1229

Got my jacket today!!

The fit is perfect - plent of room in the shoulders - I like the way it feels / looks.

they only thing I have to get uised to is the zipper pull is on the opposite side from most of my other zipper jackets, but that is not a big deal.

Smells real good too
by JedimasterPaul
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B
Replies: 20
Views: 1229

OK - I finally got the whole measurement thing sorted out, and got my order in tonight via the secure order form. I went with the 42R - the closest fit according to their chart. So, when ordering one of their standard size jackets, how long does it usually take to arrive? Are they made to order? or ...
by JedimasterPaul
Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B
Replies: 20
Views: 1229

well, i tried to get measured twice this afternoon, and neither drycleaners (who do 'expert' alterations) would take the measurements, and I was willing to pay. I guess tomorrow I will just try the cleaner/tailor on the base where I work. any other suggestions on places to get measured? I'd ask my w...
by JedimasterPaul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B
Replies: 20
Views: 1229

yeah, I think what I'm going to do is print out that measurement sheet, and go get a tailor to measure me and fill it out. I'll get whichever off-the-rack jacket they say is the best fit.
by JedimasterPaul
Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B
Replies: 20
Views: 1229

Newbie here - about to order 1st jacket! G&B

Hello - just want to start off thankingall the posters here who have been very helpful in informing my jacket purchase. I wasn't even shopping for a jacket; I was on the US Wings website looking for a pair of aviator sunglasses when I saw the ad for their 'Indy' jacket. I had to have one. Anyway, af...