Wested Washed Lamb
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- bigrex
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Wested Washed Lamb
I finally got around to posting some pics of my off the rack Wested washed lamb jacket. Once it arrived, I promptly washed it again and threw it in the dryer. The slight green shaded cast was reduced and it lightened up to an extent. It's a little darker again with a some leather dressing on it. I ordered a size 44R and it shrunk to the ideal size as far as I'm concerned, one might argue it's a bit loose, but I prefer that look having grown up in the 80's and 90's; I'm more used to a slightly looser fit. Extreme tight fitting clothing says 60's 70's hippies to me (it's back in style again), but that just one person's perception. Buying such a large size was a bit of a gamble for me since I normally wear a size 40 jacket, but I think it paid off. I'm quite pleased with the jacket, it's become my favorite. Sorry if I look displeased in the photos, I think I forgot to smile. Shameless plug, if anyone wants my Wested 40R novapelle it's still for sale in the bazaar section. It's a great jacket and I still like some qualities of the leather better, I just thought the cut was a bit constricting.
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Jakob Emiliussen,
Thank-you for the compliment
IndyFalco,
I agree the washed lamb is really first rate in my book, instant Raiders.
mark seven,
Well, it does look worn that is for sure, maybe ten years? Just think, it will look like 20 in no time at all (not sure that's a good thing though).
ksteryous,
Yep, it was on their website, but it was a limited run.
Tollan,
You're right I do believe.
indyrocks,
Thank-you I appreciate it.
Baldwyn,
Nah, I've sworn off pink flowers for the time being, it was time to mix up the scenery and not pose in my grandmother's visiting room.
You'll have to educate me on that one, define "lay flat" and what is their desired function of choice?
St. Dumas,
I guess I should get in my full garb and shoot at some politicians on the screen kind of like in previous appearances? Then you'll be able to determine if it's a satisfactory jacket.
crismans,
It does seem durable to me, I put some fuller's earth on it for Halloween and it was more wrinkled out of the dryer, but I spray bottled it with water since then and actually ironed it on the low heat permanent press setting to restore some flatness to the leather. I don't see any fraying of the stitches and there is only very minor light scuffing on the lower edges of the sleeves. It looks like the leather wears well and should be capable of taking a beating for a reasonable amount of years to come.
DVD Connoisseur,
I agree 100% it seems to be wearing very well, about as well as the novapelle but in "it's own way". Looks like your sleeves are well creased on the washed lamb, looks very nice.
Thank-you for the compliment
IndyFalco,
I agree the washed lamb is really first rate in my book, instant Raiders.
mark seven,
Well, it does look worn that is for sure, maybe ten years? Just think, it will look like 20 in no time at all (not sure that's a good thing though).
ksteryous,
Yep, it was on their website, but it was a limited run.
Tollan,
You're right I do believe.
indyrocks,
Thank-you I appreciate it.
Baldwyn,
Nah, I've sworn off pink flowers for the time being, it was time to mix up the scenery and not pose in my grandmother's visiting room.
You'll have to educate me on that one, define "lay flat" and what is their desired function of choice?
St. Dumas,
I guess I should get in my full garb and shoot at some politicians on the screen kind of like in previous appearances? Then you'll be able to determine if it's a satisfactory jacket.
crismans,
It does seem durable to me, I put some fuller's earth on it for Halloween and it was more wrinkled out of the dryer, but I spray bottled it with water since then and actually ironed it on the low heat permanent press setting to restore some flatness to the leather. I don't see any fraying of the stitches and there is only very minor light scuffing on the lower edges of the sleeves. It looks like the leather wears well and should be capable of taking a beating for a reasonable amount of years to come.
DVD Connoisseur,
I agree 100% it seems to be wearing very well, about as well as the novapelle but in "it's own way". Looks like your sleeves are well creased on the washed lamb, looks very nice.
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Baldwyn,Baldwyn wrote:I was just wondering if after shrinking the pleats are straight, or did it become wavy. Do you they close normally, or are you perhaps finding they're mostly open?
Ok, yes, one is slightly wavy and the other is pretty straight.
They are partially open but I could spray bottle them and do the low permanent press setting on the iron to fix that...
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Re: Wested Washed Lamb
i talked to tod of coyles, when i iron a jacket i place a paper bag in beatween the jacket and the iron,
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Re: Wested Washed Lamb
Great looking jacket!
Looks a bit like the CS jacket just without the snaps.
Regards
orb
Looks a bit like the CS jacket just without the snaps.
Regards
orb
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Re: Wested Washed Lamb
i will keep an eye out to see if and when wested offers washed lamb again
Re: Wested Washed Lamb
Seeing your jacket makes me wish my authentic brown lamb looked that good.