Got a Todd's Standard - too small? ***New pics!***

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:02 pm

I ordered all the leather pieces of the costume from Todd's Costumes. I'm very impressed, especially considering the price. However, I think I ordered the jacket one size too small. I put ROTLA in and comparing how the jacket fits on me to how Indy's jacket looks, I think Indy's is a bit baggier and it bunches up more. So, I think I need one size larger - let me know what you all think.

Note: The shirt, pants, and shoes aren't what my final costume will be. Also, apparently I didn't tuck my shirt in very well and I closed my eyes for the 2nd pic. Oh well...

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:03 pm

Looks good to me. Good? Heck, it looks GREAT!

How does it look zipped up?

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:05 pm

i agree with michaelson.....sleeves look to be a good length as well as the bottom of the jacket. more pictures would help though.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:06 pm

Looks great man, like mine

I think it fits you perfect, maybe not ROTLA SA but

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:09 pm

The bunching up is due to the fact that his is more distressed than yours. The jacket fits you fine, just like mine fits me. :junior: -M

Vivli · Post by **Vivli** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:11 pm

Looks like it fits perfectly to me. Right length, right style. Just like people said before, it's probably the distressing that affects it in ROTLA.

That jacket looks great! Congrats!

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:29 pm

That looks exactly how mine fits, too-- I think that for accuracy they are supposed to be comfortably snug, but not tight-- as in the Raven Bar scene. A photo of it zipped up would be helpful.

Jack

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:05 pm

Don't fool around with perfection.

Looks great!

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:21 pm

Another vote for "looks great, fits great".

Tron

Vegeta · Post by **Vegeta** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:27 pm

That is perfect! Any bigger would look too big.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:48 pm

WOW!!!! Give me some sizes. What is your chest size and what is the jacket size? Looks GREAT to me. OOPS, wait a minute. I just went to the door to see the UPS guy delivering my Todd's Standard. I'm a 42" chest and ordered a Medium, but I kind of like it for jeans and a T-shirt.I'm amazed at the quality of the jacket for $150.00. Makes you wonder what they do to make it cost $500.00 in the custom version, huh?

Randall

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:07 am

i agree looks perfect on you. I definitely need an XXL my sleeves come to my wrist only barely.

Nebraska Brad · Post by **Nebraska Brad** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:10 am

I wouldn't change a thing. Great looking jacket and a great fit.

-Nebraska

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:19 am

Not too small at all. Fits as it should!

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:22 am

How about a straight forward front shot. I think you wouldn't want the sleeves really longer. You've probably studied them, but here's the arm lengths below. Looks like the difference between M and L is 0.5" while M to S is a full 1". If you want to wet it for some strange reason you could probably get away with a half inch more I suppose?! I think it's ok as is though.

S 32"
M 33"
L 33½"

Dre · Post by **Dre** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:37 am

I think if it was any bigger it'd be WAY too big. As it looks now I think it's even very, very slightly too large in the chest...but I think it's TOTALLY fine as it is.

But ultimately, wear what you feel comfortable in.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:41 am

From these pics th jacket looks good. maybe a front shot with the jacket zipped or a shot from the back might show something else but I doupt it.

Raider · Post by **Raider** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:47 am

Ken-Obi, I think you just wanted us to say it looks gooood

It's not too small for sure!

:junior: Raider

Post by **Holt** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:25 am

it looks GREAT!!!!!

high regards
Holt

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:40 am

Thanks for the replies! Wow - I really thought it was a bit too small, but maybe not. After watching a bunch of scenes from ROTLA, it looked like the sleeve length was correct if the sleeve looked more bunched up. Also, how cinched are the side straps supposed to be?

I'll take some more pics and post them after work. I have to send the gunbelt back to Todd's anyway because I definitely ordered it a bit too small. I didn't think about the fact that it should be bigger than the belt size I normally wear.

I am VERY pleased with the jacket - Todd's shop does nice work!

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:59 am

Only cinch the side straps enough to keep the action pleats from gapping open and the sides closed.

Those straps are installed for that adjustment, and were NEVER intended to be used for 'sizing'. Pulling them to tight is why folks have had them rip out of the seam.

Regards! Michaelson

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:49 pm

Ken,

I agree, I don't think you can get a better fit off-the-rack. You wouldn't want the sleeves any longer, believe me. When they're too long you fiddle with them all the time trying to scoot them up.

The more you wear it the better you'll like it. The leather will relax and hang better. It will crease and soften and begin to take your shape. Give it a few weeks - you won't part with it.

Todd

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:27 am

This answers my question about the Todd's. I am going to buy one. I was wanting a leather jacket to wear around and why not get an Indyesqe one to boot?

I'm finding very quickly that hanging around here gets you from wanting just a fedora to wanting the entire look. haha

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:02 am

MACHONE · Post by **MACHONE** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:16 am

The jacket fit looks really good. I was considering a Todd's and think your pictures are some of the most convincing as to the look of the jacket, wear it and enjoy.
I noticed the belt looked a bit tight in your first set of pictures. I just got my gunbelt from Todd's last week and had the same problem. Todd's site says to order by your normal waist size, I did so but had to use the very last belt setting. The belt had no room to hang. I sent it back and the replacement arrived a much better size larger. It may help to specify the actual length you need.
Again nice jacket, enjoy it.
Ben

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:18 am

off topic but what brand bag is that? and no, the jacket doesn't look that small. Indy's is sort of slimmer for the most part too.

P.S. If you don't like it zipped up.. leave it unzipped.

ortiz344 · Post by **ortiz344** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:22 am

i think its too small, i'd go the next size up ,id rather it be too big than too small...too big you can still wear it, too small its worthless...

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:43 am

As I said before, I think it fits you quite good

I haven´t almost the heart to say, that I would prefer it smaller in the waist area

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:32 pm

I had forgotten about the rules on posting pics - sorry about that! I edited my post above to show links to the pics instead.

I purchased the bag from What Price Glory. It's an original, not a reproduction. I want to take a little bit of bleach to it to take some of the green out and make it look a little more weathered but I haven't gotten that far yet.

I know the jacket will fit better as I lose more weight. I am headed in the right direction, which is down.

I'm just not there yet. If that's all it is as far as why I don't think the jacket fits me right, then I'll just accelerate my weight loss program! If the jacket will fit once I'm fit (pun intended), that's more motivation.

Thanks for the comments - keep them coming. And for anybody on the fence about getting one of these jackets, I certainly am impressed with mine and with the customer service from Todd!

Ken-Obi Wanabi · Post by **Ken-Obi Wanabi** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:35 pm

MACHONE wrote:The jacket fit looks really good. I was considering a Todd's and think your pictures are some of the most convincing as to the look of the jacket, wear it and enjoy.
I noticed the belt looked a bit tight in your first set of pictures. I just got my gunbelt from Todd's last week and had the same problem. Todd's site says to order by your normal waist size, I did so but had to use the very last belt setting. The belt had no room to hang. I sent it back and the replacement arrived a much better size larger. It may help to specify the actual length you need.
Again nice jacket, enjoy it.
Ben

Yeah - I got confused by that as well. I ordered both belts in my normal size, but the gunbelt just doesn't fit right. After doing some more searching, I discovered that it's recommended to get the gunbelt in your normal belt size +4. I emailed Todd and they told me it wasn't a problem to exchange it so I'm going to send it back soon.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:51 pm

Ken-Obi Wanabi wrote:I had forgotten about the rules on posting pics - sorry about that! I edited my post above to show links to the pics instead.

I purchased the bag from What Price Glory. It's an original, not a reproduction. I want to take a little bit of bleach to it to take some of the green out and make it look a little more weathered but I haven't gotten that far yet.

I know the jacket will fit better as I lose more weight. I am headed in the right direction, which is down. I'm just not there yet. If that's all it is as far as why I don't think the jacket fits me right, then I'll just accelerate my weight loss program! If the jacket will fit once I'm fit (pun intended), that's more motivation.

Thanks for the comments - keep them coming. And for anybody on the fence about getting one of these jackets, I certainly am impressed with mine and with the customer service from Todd!

Ok, WPG. I do think that would be motivation to accelerate the program! It may be good that you're dissatisfied with the fit as is?

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