Best Wested for Fall/Spring

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:41 am

Hey all:

I've been wearing leather bombers all my life. Its finally time to shell out for a Wested. I've done the research, I'm thinking about the brown lambskin as it seems to be lighter than some other Indy jackets I've seen. Do any of ya'll wear your jackets out in the fall/spring? I live in Chicago so while it gets rather nippy, it is still not quite cold enough for a full blown winter jacket. Can any of your jacket wearing experiences in the not so cold quite yet seasons help me out? Just want some input before I go ahead and make the order!

Thanks!

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:45 am

I have heard tell of a cotton Wested. Try that. Why would one want to wear a leather jacket in warmer weather? It seems to be a little extreme to go this way just to copy a look.

morganswift · Post by **morganswift** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:52 am

Maelstrom, the Wested lambskin is really quite a light jacket. So I'd say it's perfect for spring/fall. I even wore mine through the summer (though we didn't actually have a summer here in the UK

) For winter I think you may need something heavier - I'm looking at a Wested horsehide...

Cheers
Alex

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:18 am

Novapelle is good for autumn/spring. I suspect washed goat would be good too.

None of them are that good if it gets really cold.

jacksdad · Post by **jacksdad** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:03 pm

I have the reg goat and I find it works for me in all types of weather. breathes good in warmer and if you have a sweater on it's warm in the winter. By the way, your bombers jackets, are you an A-2 man, G-1 or do you have the full B-3 jacket. just curious I'm a jacket geek.

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:05 pm

Washed Goat is a very good jacket for the spring. It's very light and won't cook you up or anything. But like KT said... when it starts getting cold, it won't do you much justice (unless you layer yourself)

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:08 pm

IndyFalco wrote: But like KT said... when it starts getting cold, it won't do you much justice (unless you layer yourself)

Unless a jacket is lined, that's true for any type leather used. It's great for shielding you from the wind, but is not an insulator.

Regard! Michaelson

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:35 am

jacksdad wrote:I have the reg goat and I find it works for me in all types of weather. breathes good in warmer and if you have a sweater on it's warm in the winter. By the way, your bombers jackets, are you an A-2 man, G-1 or do you have the full B-3 jacket. just curious I'm a jacket geek.

I am an A-2 guy. I've always wanted a black G-1 with a white collar; one day I'm sure it'll happen.

I'm thinking of going lambskin. Seems it would be great for fall and spring. Winters I generally wear overcoats as they run long and are very warm. Thanks for your input guys!

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:29 am

I live in the Boston area, which I think is pretty similar temperature-wise to Chicago (maybe a little warmer), and I use my Wested Lambskin Raiders every day. It is perfect. On those really chilly days, just make sure you have a pullover on under it and you are good to go.

Keep in mind that these jackets (due to their shortness and vents in the back, do very little for the wind!

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:55 pm

Either lambskin or goat will serve the purpose well. I have an authentic lamb and washed goat and both have worked well lately (we've began to hit the 50s/60s here in KY).

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:40 pm

Unless a jacket is lined, that's true for any type leather used. It's great for shielding you from the wind, but is not an insulator.

I'd rather freeze in a Wested than wear any other kind of jacket. In fact, it's all I've worn since 1998- that's ten years of exclusive devotion to Wested Leather. To answer the original question, lambskin is a great 3-season jacket, as it is both lightweight and comfortable. They're also rather durable for standard use, but heaven help you if the leather ever snags on something (that's how I lost my baby this year). Going into the fall and winter, I am about to see just how the novapelle handles the task. It's going to be an adventure!

Louisiana Jones · Post by **Louisiana Jones** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:59 pm

Michaelson wrote: Unless a jacket is lined, that's true for any type leather used. It's great for shielding you from the wind, but is not an insulator.

Regard! Michaelson

I have some very heavy leather jackets (much thicker than any Wested) and because they have only a satin lining you still get chilled to the bone. So, like Michaelson said, "Unless a jacket is lined......"

For a Fall jacket, I'd probably go with a lighter lamb or goat.

LJ