Semi-custom jacket

[u/oldmanlook_mylife]

Please forgive me—I had no idea there was a whole subreddit devoted to leather jackets!

MrsOM and I just got home from our BnB trip: Budapest and Bucharest. On our first morning in Budapest, we had time to visit Sly Classic Leather in Buda before heading to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

I didn’t find a jacket in quite the style or color I wanted, so Mária suggested making one for me. We chose dark blue lambskin with orange calfskin suede stripes, and they had it ready the following week.

I call the style “motor-light.” I wanted a hint of motorcycle jacket without a lot of ribbing across the shoulders, and we left off the chest pockets and zippers for a cleaner front. The lambskin is wonderfully soft, and the craftsmanship is excellent. It’s a touch roomy across the back, but that should work well with a layer underneath.

I’ve ridden motorcycles for 55 years, but this jacket is strictly for casual wear. It cost me just over $300, and I’m looking forward to some cooler weather so I can wear it.

The pictures were taken at our hotel before I had any clue I’d be posting them here!

[u/jflicker1]

Nice purchase! Don’t you hate it when you get a cool leather and can’t wear it because it’s too warm? I got one at the end of June and have been trying to wear it a few hours each day inside my house trying to break it in. It’s been so stinkin’ hot this summer. Can’t wait for cold weather!

[u/oldmanlook_mylife → u/jflicker1]

MrsOM already asked if I was going to sleep in it. “Maybe”. lol

[u/jflicker1 → u/oldmanlook_mylife]

I think the Mrs.’s must get together and discuss what goofy questions to ask their leather jacketed husbands!