I can't let it go!
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I can't let it go!
I bought I wested lamb from a COW member and now it arrived, BUT I got a shock!!!! It's too small! But I can't send it back cause you don't get a Wested for 80$ every day! So is it possibly to send it to Peter to let be changed or do I have to say Good by to it?
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Well, one of the problems is it appears you have the side straps pulled so tight, it's GOING to feel small. Those straps are only intended to keep the sides and action pleats from gapping. You have them so snug, I'm surprised you haven't torn the side pockets. Let them out about half way and see how it feels.
I bet you'll be surprised. It looks fine otherwise.
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I bet you'll be surprised. It looks fine otherwise.
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[quote="The real Henry"]So is it possibly to send it to Peter to let be changed or do I have to say Good by to it?
I just wrote to Wested inquiring about haveing some of the newer features incorporated into my old jacket. I was told, with the exception of replacing the lining, that once the jacket was made, it could not be altered. I didn't even need any resizing done, which I imagine would be much more difficult than the things I was asking about.
I just wrote to Wested inquiring about haveing some of the newer features incorporated into my old jacket. I was told, with the exception of replacing the lining, that once the jacket was made, it could not be altered. I didn't even need any resizing done, which I imagine would be much more difficult than the things I was asking about.
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The jacket looks the right size, loosen the straps a bit and it should feel fine. Looking at you you probaby will grow out of it though and will have to pass it on in a couple of years to another young'un, well be watching... eighty dollars.... not a cent more.
Hereditary Wested, what a great idea, natural distressing built in.
Hereditary Wested, what a great idea, natural distressing built in.
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Sleeve's lengthened?
Hey fella's: Couldn't he just get the sleeve's lengthened and then treat the cuff area with some Pecards? I'm sure Peter leaves a bit of extra leather for just such circumstances.
What do folks think?
If its not too tight in the chest, everything else looks really good.
Just a thought
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What do folks think?
If its not too tight in the chest, everything else looks really good.
Just a thought
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Anyone’s sleeves do that with arms extended like that. A sleeve test is standing normally arms at your side, the sleeves should extend to the first knuckle on the thumb. From your other pic it seems like it has maybe another inch to go. If you take the jacket to a tailor they should be able to extend the sleeve using the extra material rolled into the cuff.I know the straps are too tight in this pics, but my real problem are the sleeves! Hmmm... maybe this one shows it up better! They are really a bit too short!
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@HJ: They're cut like suits? Well thanks someone told me! I don't think that makes sense for an adventure jacket, does it? Maybe I you wanted it to fit like my old leather jacket! (I'll post pics to show the difference!)
Anyway you all made me think and I'll maybe not send it back!! I think I can sell when Indy IV is coming out and there will be some new teens who will need a wested.
Anyway you all made me think and I'll maybe not send it back!! I think I can sell when Indy IV is coming out and there will be some new teens who will need a wested.
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Henry I also think the sleeves are a little too short but that's not a problem so don't make it a problem. they are still long enough. for that price it's fine. keep it as long as it fits you - if you grow out of it you still can sell it. I think my wested is a little too baggy and too wide on the shoulders but I don't mind (since I'm not one of the perfectionists ;-)).
another think that I don't like on my wested are the d-rings... because they don't hold the straps tight (or maybe I have the wrong technique to fasten them) but I'm proud to have a wested (I wanted one since I was 12 or so) and it's still a great jacket. sorry, it's not a jacket, it's a Wested!
is yours an authentic or a dark brown lambskin?
another think that I don't like on my wested are the d-rings... because they don't hold the straps tight (or maybe I have the wrong technique to fasten them) but I'm proud to have a wested (I wanted one since I was 12 or so) and it's still a great jacket. sorry, it's not a jacket, it's a Wested!
is yours an authentic or a dark brown lambskin?
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Pandora,Pandora wrote:Henry I also think the sleeves are a little too short but that's not a problem so don't make it a problem. they are still long enough. for that price it's fine. keep it as long as it fits you - if you grow out of it you still can sell it. I think my wested is a little too baggy and too wide on the shoulders but I don't mind (since I'm not one of the perfectionists ;-)).
another think that I don't like on my wested are the d-rings... because they don't hold the straps tight (or maybe I have the wrong technique to fasten them) but I'm proud to have a wested (I wanted one since I was 12 or so) and it's still a great jacket. sorry, it's not a jacket, it's a Wested!
is yours an authentic or a dark brown lambskin?
Nice to see you around, you still havent posted pics of you in your new jacket.
The D rings are easy to change, if Wested can send you some sliders you can do it at home. Just turn then around and prise them open they will slip off easily. I've not seen the reverse side of the d rings so dont know if they are welded. If so they should be easy to cut off with the right tools. I know the sliders are open ended.
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Nah... the jacket's a total loss... you might as well sell it to me for 80 bucks and get your money back ;c)
Just kidding, it looks great... Watch "Snakes, Why did it have to be Snakes" and look at Indy's sleeves... also, unless your Ford's hight, that size will be a lot more comfortable to wear in full gear with a bag/holster... looks good man, I'd like to see an unzipped pic...
Just kidding, it looks great... Watch "Snakes, Why did it have to be Snakes" and look at Indy's sleeves... also, unless your Ford's hight, that size will be a lot more comfortable to wear in full gear with a bag/holster... looks good man, I'd like to see an unzipped pic...
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Your right, even the film jacket sleeves looked like that! I saw it yesterday when ToD was on TV here (REALLY bad version, cause they cut away half of the film!). And here is what you want:
to bad I can't wear it with my Indy-fedora at the moment as you can read in another thread! But my 1930s Mallory work, too.
to bad I can't wear it with my Indy-fedora at the moment as you can read in another thread! But my 1930s Mallory work, too.
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Yeah, looks good! I ware one with shorter sleeves than that. Those look just about right, maybe a hair short. As many said it's supposed to be kind of snug fitting. Waring it open will also help it feel looser and maybe even help lenghten the sleeves a tad. (and look cooler.)
Did you answer what color it was? I missed it if you did. Looks like dark brown.
Did you answer what color it was? I missed it if you did. Looks like dark brown.
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I'm particular about the fit of my clothing. Sometimes, too much!
I think the jacket is fine. You have a slim build. The jacket looks like it fits your torso.
I had my jacket sleeves shortened to where they may look short compared to the screen accurate length, but they are more comfortable and I'm the one wearing it. It is your choice, ultimately. If you can be happy then you got one great deal. I paid $200 for a used jacket in good shape, like your is.
As someone said, if you hold your arms straight out the jacket will be short in the sleeves. Any jacket that fits would be.
You don't walk around with your arms out. Some folks like them longer in the sleeves so they don't ride up while driving. I tried that, but when not driving they felt terrible.
Enjoy your jacket in good health,
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I think the jacket is fine. You have a slim build. The jacket looks like it fits your torso.
I had my jacket sleeves shortened to where they may look short compared to the screen accurate length, but they are more comfortable and I'm the one wearing it. It is your choice, ultimately. If you can be happy then you got one great deal. I paid $200 for a used jacket in good shape, like your is.
As someone said, if you hold your arms straight out the jacket will be short in the sleeves. Any jacket that fits would be.
You don't walk around with your arms out. Some folks like them longer in the sleeves so they don't ride up while driving. I tried that, but when not driving they felt terrible.
Enjoy your jacket in good health,
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the real henry ,can you take a pic of you from the front with arms straight down at you side and try to relax when you take the pic.
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relaxed, you look like a hanger inside a jacket. Just stand with your amrs at your side.
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A good idea, I do that sometimes, and while driving the jacket ride up vs. the shirt sleeve length is sometimes crazy, but I'm gonna dart the back of my Wested shirt to make it tighter and pull the sleeves back a little too...Ghos7a55assin wrote:wear a long sleeve shirt. If you're showing a little cuff, it'll compensate for the lack of jacket sleeve.
Enjoy the jacket Henry!
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