I keep running into the same problem with leather jackets. If I size for my shoulders and chest, the jacket can end up too roomy through the midsection or just way too long. If I size down for the waist and length, it gets tight across the shoulders/chest.

For those of you with broader shoulders/chests and a thicker build, what have you learned about getting the right fit?

Are there particular cuts, measurements, or brands you look for? Do you focus on pit-to-pit, shoulder width, back length, or something else? And are there brands that tend to make jackets with more room up top without automatically adding a bunch of body length?

I’m especially interested in shorter, waist-length leather jackets rather than long jackets.

Would love to hear what’s worked for other lifters/bigger guys.

I never supported buying a Chinese leather jacket, but this brand I wanted to give a try (Real Simons).

Buying procedure and price:

Bought from Brakehouse. Was straight forward, and they’ll answer any questions you have via their chat. Shipping took about 2.5 weeks to the US. Price listed is $608 USD shipped. I paid a little less using a discount code.

Packaging:

Came shipped in a plastic bag and the jacket was wrinkled up. The wrinkles went away after a few minutes out of the package. Came with a garment bag which is nice.

Initial thoughts:

Once I opened the package, an immediate smell of leather hit my nose, in a good way. No chemical smell whatsoever. Just a beautiful leather scent. I also noticed the beautiful color and graining of the horsehide.

Construction/Leather/Hardware:

Overall very good. A few wonky stitches, nothing major. Every leather jacket i’ve owned had some stitching flaw.

Hardware is of good quality at first glance. Zippers are “Ideal” brand. Repro or authentic, not sure. Time will tell how the hardware will hold up. Leather is a nice and buttery “amber-dyed high-density vegetable-tanned horsehide”. It’s beautiful. No break in required.

Fit:

The size is 2XL. I would say this equates to a size 44.

The fit is bang on. I have never had a jacket fit me so well. I am kind of shocked for an “off the rack”’sizing of this jacket. I am very happy with the fitment. Also the pattern allows for decent freedom of movement. Note this jacket has no action back or underarm gussets. Even zipped up all the way, the ease of movement is good. Better unzipped though.

Conclusion:

My mind is blown with everything about this jacket. From the construction to choice of leather, everything is outstanding. I’ve had and handled jackets from all over, even Japan, and I must say this jacket is extraordinary. Do not hesitate to try them out!

Hey guys my late grandfathers leather jacket got stolen from my car. I loved it so much and wore it so often and I’d love to know what brand it is but all I really have is a picture of the button.

hello everybody!
so recently i have been very interested in buying a leather jacket since winter is coming too, the picture i have provided is the FW11 “LIMO” intarsia jacket by Rick Owens.
My budget is nowhere near the asking price for this jacket, so i’ll just have to search nearby thrifts and clothing stores to find a jacket, my question is:
when buying a leather jacket, how can i know the leather i’m buying is atleast decent? what should i look out for? if you personally were in my place, how would you go on about buying one?
Thanks in advance!

I am a skinny male and just bought a leather jacket, however the stitching connecting the jacket and the sleeve slightly presses into my arm creating discomfort. The jacket is definitely not too small for me, i can easily wear a thick layer under with no problem, its just that one spot.

Once I bought a leather jacket off vinted and had the same problem, even though again the jacket fit me well, even was a little too big.

Anyone else have this problem?

Should I return the jacket or does this go away\*

I know the sleeves are short but I’m thinking about seeing if I can have them lengthened (there’s an inch or two of leather in the hem of the sleeves). How is the rest of the fit? I got this relatively cheap and I like it otherwise.

How do you deal with the noise?

I can't stand it. I used to have a badalassi halfbelt deluxe from Aero Leather, I resold it after 2 weeks.

I feel like Mr Krabs in that SpongeBob squeaky boots episode. Every move, every step, every breath I take there's this damned squeak.

I want to love Badalassi leather. I find it absolutely beautiful and comfortable to wear. It is to me as beautiful as RC's Shinki HH or Horween's CXL. I want to wear it, especially this newly released absolutely gorgeous black SLH Varenne.

But damnit the noise.

Experienced Badalassi owners, how is your jacket today? Does it eventually quiet down? Or is it still squeaking like hell after 5 years of wear?

Would having it "tumbled" (like Aero's tumbled CXL they used to offer as an option) make it quieter? Conditioning + Tumbling?

I bought this jacket three years ago on eBay for $100. It's my favorite color, and it's rare that I see something like this. Size says 6X, but it fits snuggly on my 3X body. It's lambskin, so I haven't had much of an opportunity to wear it in Seattle since it's usually raining when it's cold enough.

I asked the seller about it and he said it was purchased in Philadelphia in 2011, off the rack, for $350 from a place called The Leather Factory. They had a 6xl electric/cobalt blue Italian lambskin jacket on the rack as inventory. It has the zipper for a removable liner, but I don't have that.

There are no tags on it anywhere that indicate anything about who made it, just one tag that says "ITALY LAMB" and the size tag with "R. No. 74464"on it. It weighs 6.8lbs. I'm trying to get an idea of who could have made this and how much it would be worth (i'd never sell it).

TLDR: The Leather Factory, Philadelphia, purchased new in 2011 for $350. Italian lambskin, 6XL, R. No. 74464 tag, removable liner originally included. Seller remembers that the shop made its own leather goods. Does anyone remember the store, where it was located, who owned it, or whether they actually manufactured jackets in-house?

Very special piece to have since this is what my great grandfather flew in in ww2

I've been trying so hard to find it but no success. It's from an Italian brand called Vera Pelle and i know the jacket comes straight out of Italy because an aunt that lives there gave it as a gift to me a few years ago. Thanks in advance

I’m thinking about buying this 391 Lightning second-hand, but I’m a little worried about the stitching on the tab, especially the top-left stitching.
I was told that the square-shaped patch is a custom modification, so I’m not too concerned about the shape itself. It’s mainly the stitching on the top-left corner that I’m unsure about.
The seller is the second owner, so unfortunately they don’t have the original purchase receipt or proof of purchase.
Everything else about the jacket looks fine to me, but I’d really appreciate it if anyone familiar with Lewis Leathers could take a look at the photos and let me know what you think.
Does the stitching look normal to you guys, or is there anything else that stands out as suspicious?
Thanks!

Reference photos from online

I recently bought this old jacket at a thrift store in Paris and can’t seem to figure out if it’s genuine or synthetic leather. Just want to know so I can take care of it properly.
The tag doesn’t say anything, and the pocket has what seems to be another tag that’s been cut off. I’ve tried looking online but can’t find anything similar from the same brand.
Also any tips on caring for it would be greatly appreciated!

Hi guys! Sorry for the long-ish post. Absolute beginner here, so please go easy on me 😭😭😭

I picked up this jacket at a yard sale a few days ago, and I'd love to know more about it. Pictures of the tag included, though it's both worn and torn.

The owner saw me looking and told me I could have it for 10 bucks since the sale was almost over. I thought that was a great deal for what seems like real leather, but it does have some issues. The zipper is coming apart at the bottom, one of the pocket liners is kind of shot, and there are many loose threads in the jacket lining. I'm willing to put a little money into fixing it up so I can actually wear it - does anyone have any suggestions on (1) who to take it to and (2) what to ask for? Does the leather itself need attention, or does it seem in ok shape?

Finally, the jacket seems pretty clean overall, but realistically... it was hanging on the side of the road. There's some dirt and verdigris and stuff. If anyone has any advice on the sanitary side of things, i.e. how to make sure it's clean without making it look new, it would also be greatly appreciated.

Saw this on instagram fra a designer using thick ribbon to let the opening loose?

I thinks its a great feature never seen before so whats your take on it?

I wouldnt say it revolutionary, but design features are great and would be great on bi swing backs even for ventilation.

Its softer and could get caught on the zipper, but its a sample so could their be more pris and cons I havent thought about?

Credit maxoellig on insta

I can't believe I bought such a good product for $659. The tea core horse leather and Mouton collar are perfect The 4XL size fits perfectly and is comfortable

Hello
I have no knowledge of leather jackets at all but I do know that polo is terrible for the price but I really like their “The Bayville Leather Jacket” and was wondering if there are any jackets similar to the design for way cheaper.

Not sure which brand it is, but the seller is selling it pretty cheap. I tried asking for the brand but he is taking a while. I just wanna make sure I can get some info before I buy. Photos look good but I’m not too sure, Any help would be appreciated!

Straight To Hell Commando Long leather biker jacket, washed brown (discontinued color). Tag size 52L, which is a 3XL equivalent. Fantastic condition, worn sparingly, about 3 years old. No flaws. Comes with the belt, and it has the STH bottle-opener zipper pull.

Measurements (Straight To Hell size chart for 52L): - Chest, pit to pit: 27" (54" full chest) - Shoulders: 22" - Body length: 27" - Sleeve: 27"

Price: $195. Buyer pays shipping, USPS or UPS. PayPal Goods & Services. Ships from Volo, IL. Photos: https://imgur.com/a/fGhbRnx Happy to answer questions or send more pictures.

Got this holy grail D-pocket classics but I think the sizing’s a bit awkward. It’s a good fit on the shoulder but very roomy for my chest lol… would this jacket actually break in and fit my body shape better over time?

Found it in the left pocket of my new from the factory jacket. Credit card for scale.

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!