Wested Temple of Doom Jacket- Need assistance before I buy.

[TheFedora]

I am looking to get a Temple of Doom Jacket from Wested but I had a few questions before I commit to buying it. I would like to get a feel from the community here what their thoughts are.
I have already taken my measurements, they are 40.5 (chest), 22 (pit to pit), 6 (shoulder), 25 (sleeve), 24 (back).

My first question is this,is it true to measurement? As in, once my measurements are taken, can I be reasonably confident that when I select a size from the table based on my measurements, that it will fit me? Also has anyone had any problems with this company when selecting a jacket after figuring out the measurements? Things that were found out after the jacket was received?

Also I would like to know if people were satisfied with choosing a stock size based on their measurements rather then having it custom made for them? I only ask because I see the stock size is a bit cheaper.

Thank you for your time, and please let me know what your opinions are on this matter.

[CM]

I am looking to get a Temple of Doom Jacket from Wested but I had a few questions before I commit to buying it. I would like to get a feel from the community here what their thoughts are.
I have already taken my measurements, they are 40.5 (chest), 22 (pit to pit), 6 (shoulder), 25 (sleeve), 24 (back).

My first question is this,is it true to measurement? As in, once my measurements are taken, can I be reasonably confident that when I select a size from the table based on my measurements, that it will fit me? Also has anyone had any problems with this company when selecting a jacket after figuring out the measurements? Things that were found out after the jacket was received?

Also I would like to know if people were satisfied with choosing a stock size based on their measurements rather then having it custom made for them? I only ask because I see the stock size is a bit cheaper.

Thank you for your time, and please let me know what your opinions are on this matter.

Sounds like you're on the right track. In my experience (having bought around 60 jackets over 35 years), custom size is overrated unless you have an unusual size and need it. However if you buy stock you need to know what your jacket measurements are - these are different to your actual measurements. It takes some people many years to work out their ideal measurements, many men wear oversized clothing.

For instance - I wear 42 jacket or a 23 to 24 pit-to-pit, chest measurement. I need 26 inch sleeves and 27 back length (variations of half an inch or so are fine)

My actual measured chest is 40 inches. You need the extra inches so you can move. People will have different views on how much extra leather they want. Indy jackets are often oversized and baggy, with wide shoulders. For instance, I would normally not want jacket with more than 19 inches across the shoulders. Indy jackets are generally 21 inches across or more.

I just bought a Wested ToD myself and got a 42. It may well fit trim - the pit to pit is 23 inches and the sleeves seem a bit short for me but the extra shoulder width probably means the sleeves will fit. I'll let you know tomorrow when I pick it up.

[The Character]

Agreed ... Ive always found with Wested and i also have had a good few (4 Wested TOD's is go to the next size down if you want a snugger screen style look as they tend to make the jackets roomy so you can wear a jumper or thicker shirt underneath .... other than that the stock sizes are generally very good BUT ... i would advise if possible getting at least an inch extra on the arms .. i normally go fo an inch and a half as when driving or raising your arms, because of the style of the indy jacket, you'll find your sleeves ride up your forearms ..

I can only also recommend for Temple the Washed lamb finish as its currently the darkest skin and spot on for Temple. It also really looks great and it distresses very well ... I like the Temple jacket as i think its the better fit of the three and the length is pretty good too without going to the 'comfort zone' of LC ..

[marker2037]

To me, it sounds like the 40 TOD has the right fit for you, minus the jacket length. The off the rack standard jackets are bound to be longer by default to fit a broader majority of people, so for this sole reason I would go with the custom version to get your ideal back and sleeve lengths. It's worth it in the long run to have the jacket sit where you want it to sit, rather than it generally fitting perfect minus the overly long body.

I certainly would not go up to a 42 FYI.

Also, for reference for what Character said, here's the washed lamb. Just received on Thanksgiving.

https://imgur.com/gallery/w3t5xP3

[xmasters]

Wested OTR are pretty much the correct back length to look screen accurate. Approx 25" on 40-42" jacket. Some people find the sleeves are on the short side if you have longer arms and typically know this to be the case for yourself. In which case order a custom jacket. Or consider going one size up for the extra material.

[CM]

My Wested OTR ToD size 42 arrived. Perfect fit. I am six two and 187 pounds. Slim build. The jacket is a very good copy of the original Noel Howard - correct vents. The little pockets are fun. I never use pockets so they don't matter to me. I am unable to fit my hand inside the hand warmers.

If you are a 40 inch chest you need a 42.

The sleeves are a short 24.5 inches long (I usually need 26 inches) but they fit well because the jackets wide shoulder cut. If I had ordered 26 inches the sleeves would have been too long. The back at 26.5 is perfect for my hight.

It will take a while to get used to light lambskin - almost all my jackets have been horse, cow or goat. The quality of the stitching and pattern making is better than the 2003 Wested LC I had originally.

I do not distress jackets, nor do I own any other Indy gear. It was only ever about the jacket.

I wonder how the lambskin will hold up to real world wear.

[marker2037]

My Wested OTR ToD size 42 arrived. Perfect fit. I am six two and 187 pounds. Slim build. The jacket is a very good copy of the original Noel Howard - correct vents. The little pockets are fun. I never use pockets so they don't matter to me. I am unable to fit my hand inside the hand warmers.

If you are a 40 inch chest you need a 42.

The sleeves are a short 24.5 inches long (I usually need 26 inches) but they fit well because the jackets wide shoulder cut. If I had ordered 26 inches the sleeves would have been too long. The back at 26.5 is perfect for my hight.

It will take a while to get used to light lambskin - almost all my jackets have been horse, cow or goat. The quality of the stitching and pattern making is better than the 2003 Wested LC I had originally.

I do not distress jackets, nor do I own any other Indy gear. It was only ever about the jacket.

I wonder how the lambskin will hold up to real world wear.

Post some fit pics if you can to help out the OP. I'm unsure I can agree with you saying he needs a 42 if he's a 40" chest, but I don't own this jacket so I can't say for sure. Based on Wested's measurement, the 23" pit to pit on a 42 sounds like it would be big on a 40" chest. Sounds like you like to wear your jackets loosely/baggy though since you always order a 42 even though you're a 40. I'm a 42" chest and 23" pit to pit is plenty of room for me. Perhaps the OP wants it to fit a bit slimmer/fitting cut in which case he should stick with a 40.

[CM]

My Wested OTR ToD size 42 arrived. Perfect fit. I am six two and 187 pounds. Slim build. The jacket is a very good copy of the original Noel Howard - correct vents. The little pockets are fun. I never use pockets so they don't matter to me. I am unable to fit my hand inside the hand warmers.

If you are a 40 inch chest you need a 42.

The sleeves are a short 24.5 inches long (I usually need 26 inches) but they fit well because the jackets wide shoulder cut. If I had ordered 26 inches the sleeves would have been too long. The back at 26.5 is perfect for my hight.

It will take a while to get used to light lambskin - almost all my jackets have been horse, cow or goat. The quality of the stitching and pattern making is better than the 2003 Wested LC I had originally.

I do not distress jackets, nor do I own any other Indy gear. It was only ever about the jacket.

I wonder how the lambskin will hold up to real world wear.

Post some fit pics if you can to help out the OP. I'm unsure I can agree with you saying he needs a 42 if he's a 40" chest, but I don't own this jacket so I can't say for sure. Based on Wested's measurement, the 23" pit to pit on a 42 sounds like it would be big on a 40" chest. Sounds like you like to wear your jackets loosely/baggy though since you always order a 42 even though you're a 40. I'm a 42" chest and 23" pit to pit is plenty of room for me. Perhaps the OP wants it to fit a bit slimmer/fitting cut in which case he should stick with a 40.

Our experiences differ. I can wear anything from a size 38 to a 46 depending on the pattern - sizes vary, measurements are everything. 23 pit to pit is a trim for for me. I can zip up the jacket but it is a fairly close fit. I could have gone with a 44 but it would have fitted looser than I wanted. I wanted a modern trimmer fit - not the movie fit. Can't post photos, sorry. I had a size Wested 42 Last Crusade a few years back and I could hardly do up the zip over my chest.