Wested Off the Rack real dimensions thread

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:17 pm

I wanted to try that buy would 1 inch from each side change the whole look of the jacket?

the back panel is kinda slouchy would it look like its wrappin around me.. like this pick http://www.filmjackets.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7
the pic right under the section SHOULDER SEAM / YOKE SEAM
i will definetly post pics tonight

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:20 pm

My apologies for all the post but i just wanna get things cleared up with sizing problems

KT this is an 80s http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shop ... -107-p.asp

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Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:22 pm

Heyjude7 wrote:My apologies for all the post but i just wanna get things cleared up with sizing problems

KT this is an 80s http://www.ekmpowershop4.com/ekmps/shop ... -107-p.asp

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It says so in the text. That big pic is a standard raiders but it's certain that that particular listing is for the slimmer ROLA style, especially as the smaller pics focus on the lack of zipper leather.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:25 pm

Jude, to reiterate KT, only the "ROLA" ones are trimmer and slightly longer. Be specific when talking about the OTR jackets because they are not sized all alike, and I'd hate for you to get another one that didn't fit. You want "ROLA" specifically. See it's a situation where Gemma could have been confusing your jacket with a ROLA because that sz42 would have a 44" chest measurement, or she has some fancy measuring technique that we don't know about.

I've had jackets altered before (2 now) and from my experience it'll cost you more than shipping this one back. BUT, it may be worth altering it if the washed goat is as great as it seems to be.

Doug C

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:27 pm

Kool Kt.. hopefully i could exchange it for that one.. but the washed goat is awesome though!

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:32 pm

Yup! i need that slim body and long sleeves...
im a small dude!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:41 pm

Heyjude7 wrote:Kool Kt.. hopefully i could exchange it for that one.. but the washed goat is awesome though!

Quoted for truth!

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:24 pm

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:29 pm

It doesn't really look bad, depends if you want a loose baggy fit (you said you didn't, right?) So I say a 40 in that standard OTR, but the 42 would probably work if you go with a "ROLA".

Doug C

Heyjude7 · Post by **Heyjude7** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:31 pm

What do gent think.. too big?? any comments would help me? my wife says its fine but like the rest of you i have indyitis!
i will take more pics just tell me which view
thanks all

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:37 pm

Maybe you could start a new thread and the Mods could move the last several posts in this thread over to it? This thread has really gotten off topic - just a suggestion.

Doug C

Post by **Holt** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:43 pm

Doug C wrote:Maybe you could start a new thread and the Mods could move the last several posts in this thread over to it? This thread has really gotten off topic - just a suggestion.

Doug C

no I dont think thats needed. I just say get back on topic and stay there.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:06 pm

OK, that's your call but it includes pertinent info on why he thinks his jacket may be too big and he'd just have to re-explain the whole thing. There's just a lot here that has nothing to do with exact measurements of individuals OTR jackets. Now, if someone wants to come here to find exact measurements they have to wade through his misadventure, whatever just a crazy idea, forget I mentioned it.

Doug C

Stringer · Post by **Stringer** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:52 pm

this isnt really going to help you decide, but bear a few things in mind when you think a brand new jacket is too big/baggy.

The sleeves effectivley shorten by an inch as the creases set in over the first few months. The shoulders soften and drape to your frame as the leather molds to you, and the jacket will shrink a bit the first time it gets wet.

Letting this thing age, get wet and mold to your shape may result in the perfect fit. On the other hand, it may still always be a bit baggier than you like.

Wow...i managed to be no help at all

CM · Post by CM » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:38 pm

Stringer wrote: The sleeves effectivley shorten by an inch as the creases set in over the first few months.
Wow...i managed to be no help at all :shock:

I've owned dozens of high end and scuzzy leather jackets. This has NEVER happend to any of my sleeves.

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:44 pm

I gotta agree with CM, sleeves drawing up to any significant amount because of wrinkling is pretty much a myth in my opinion. If any jacket would do that I think it would have to be really thick leather that holds it's form, but none of mine have, certainly none of the lambskin ones.

Doug C

Stringer · Post by **Stringer** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:37 pm

all of my westeds have wrinkled up, and two of them were lamb