Club Obi Wan

So I decided that despite the horrendous bills to fix my suspension it was time to visit Wested. After all, I'd paid to fix the durn car so I might as well use it!

So Saturday we jumped on the motorway and took a drive to the Kent countryside, were we found the famous, and surprisingly unassuming, Wested Leather.

Obviously, having driven all that way, I had to buy me a nice warm Raiders jacket.

And here we go

Me inside Wested, in the first jacket I tried (and after several other fittings, bought)

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then out in daylight

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The jacket alone

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It's a 40 regular in goat (same size as Ford's) and a lovely fit. Feels tough and hard wearing. I initially wanted washed goat, but it felt wrong, didn't fit right etc. Strange that I couldn't find one that fit as well as regular goat, but guess it was meant to be....

Hope you enjoy the pics

best

Fox

The jacket looks like a perfect fit for you, congrats. Not everyone can look great in the Indy jacket, but you are one of the lucky ones.
Congrats,
Mike

wow! that looks super great on you.

congrats!

That looks great! Nothing better than trying before buying. I like those pocket flaps, and it looks like it has just that little bit if taper in the back. Way nice. I want one....

Looks ace on you.

So tempted to drive down there now!

What are the sleeve lengths and who made your hat ?....congrats

Congrats. But darn, why did it have to be the week he was on holiday!?

So, how 'bout a comparison with your Todd?

Thanks for the kind words, guys, appreciated!

I was lucky with the fit, really. I tried a bunch of 40R, 42, even a 38 (way too small), but none fit as well as the very first one. It seems the washed goat is a little softer and baggier than the regular (worth bearing in mind those wanting a washed...) so I went with regular. After getting soaked at the dump on Sunday, I can tell you that the goat was a GOOD choice for a non summer jacket!

It does taper slightly, but this is accentuated by my pulling in the straps a little, whipcracker. Glad you like it.

Hatch, the sleeve lengths are 25", from the shoulder seam to end. The hat is a Fed IV standard with my own bash (it's actually a little off centre, but hey, my first try )

KT, had I known The Man was on holiday, I prolly would have waited. But such is life! Gives me an excuse to go back, right? :p As for the Todd's, good idea. I'll post pics and measurements tomorrow.

Right now I have to turn in...teaching at 9 am...

Cheers guys,

best!

Fox