Club Obi Wan

tomek9210 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:56 am I think that 27 inch back would be at least two inches too long for you if you are 5'11".

Sempre Avanti wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:09 pm Hey Avery,

I’m 5’10, 175 pounds and wear a size 46 regular. My typical measurements are a 24 inch sleeve and 26 inch back length.

This has been what I call “the sweet spot” of measurements for me in regards to Wested’s Last Crusade jackets. I’ve had at least ten of them over the years and currently have 3 at the moment.

My best fit with Wested came when I took the exact measurements they asked for, and provided measurements where I actually wanted to see the jacket fall… meaning if I wanted the sleeves to rest right above my knuckles, that’s the measurement I gave them. Back length, the same. They have been, for the most part accurate in my experience.

My advice is to do the same.

That’s the trick with these jackets… getting your best measurements, where you want the sleeve length and back length to rest, what looks best on you.

Hope this helps!

Aveo133 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:08 pm

tomek9210 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:56 am I think that 27 inch back would be at least two inches too long for you if you are 5'11".

Thanks for the suggestion! Really appreciate it. So, would you recommend a back size of about 25 or 26 then?

donovan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:14 am Don’t wish to confuse the issue any further , but are you aware the LC jacket pattern differs from the raiders pattern in that the armhole placement is lower on the torso. I have the Wested legacy ,a great jacket , until you zip it up and try to raise your arms - you get that ‘bat wing’ or ‘flying squirrel’ look. Not an issue if you wear it unzipped but it bugged me. I am sure other more knowledgeable members can advise you better on this. Good luck in your jacket quest.

tomek9210 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:44 am

Aveo133 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:08 pm

tomek9210 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:56 am I think that 27 inch back would be at least two inches too long for you if you are 5'11".

Thanks for the suggestion! Really appreciate it. So, would you recommend a back size of about 25 or 26 then?

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for your help!

Yes, probably 25 inch would work for your height. Maybe 25.5.

donovan wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:09 am Each to their own and obviously it depends on what ‘look’ you’re going for - but if you’re going to wear it as an everyday jacket I personally favour the raiders pattern. The higher armhole placement enables you to have more freedom of movement in your arms when the jacket is zipped up.In my experience when you zip up the Last crusade jacket and raise your arms you get that ‘batwing’ effect and the jacket rides up your torso. Again this is only my experience,other members may not have this problem. Gussets may be a solution to this . I love the LC jacket but for me the raiders is more comfortable. The temple is another option it ,like the raiders, has the armholes placed higher but is a more ‘fitted’ style jacket. Hope this helps.

donovan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:13 am Prodigal Son - the temple is a good option for an everyday jacket , maybe go up a size as it’s a more fitted style. Harrison Ford may have experienced the same issue with the Last Crusade jacket during filming as it’s rarely seen zipped up ( I think it’s only seen zipped during the airship/bi-plane scene) .

donovan wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:32 pm I have an ‘off the rack’ Temple and it is a more slimmer fit jacket compared to the raiders . The Temple sleeves are narrower and although the torso is slimmer mine doesn’t taper towards the waist. I have it in lambskin and generally only wear it during the summer months (unzipped - like in the film) as being a slimmer fit doesn’t allow for any layering in colder weather but as it’s only worn in hotter temperatures this isn’t a problem - personally with its chunky zipper I think it looks better unzipped anyway. Hope this helps.

Darthbauer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:02 pm It’s wild that Holt is an Inch taller than me and rocks a back length of 27 but if I’m measuring correctly, I need a 29. I measured myself multiple times and also measured another jacket that fits me perfectly the way I’d like my Indy jacket to fit and it’s 29 inches.

CM wrote:

Darthbauer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:02 pm It’s wild that Holt is an Inch taller than me and rocks a back length of 27 but if I’m measuring correctly, I need a 29. I measured myself multiple times and also measured another jacket that fits me perfectly the way I’d like my Indy jacket to fit and it’s 29 inches.

I am six two and wear a back length of 26 inches. I do think some people like their Indy jackets long. 29 inches would be close to a 3/4 length coat for me.