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Selvaggio · Feb 19, 2012

tobiasj said:
Anyone want to give me a fit critique on this odd jacket? For me everything is good but the length, which I think is an inch or so too long for an odd jacket--it's more than half my height from foot to shoulder.
(Btw it's Herringbone Osaka cut 38R).

I think the length looks just right. I know everone's proportions are different, but I always look for a jacket to end near the major finger joints on me. Yours finishes at your knuckles. Looks right to me.

tobiasj · Feb 19, 2012

^^ The thing is, I have super long monkey arms, so I think that rule of 'thumb' (ha ha) doesn't exactly work for me...

quar · Feb 19, 2012

Looks very good.

Not really a typical odd jacket though. Looks like a suit jacket.

quar · Feb 19, 2012

Actually, I used to wear the old made-in-Japan Osaka suit, and my 38R always bugged me because of the short sleeves, and the fact that the button-holes came pre-opened.

Henry Carter · Feb 19, 2012

Pink Socks said:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/25099887...ELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_898
For anyone who might be interested in a cheap pair of good quality, Church's shoes, size 9 UK.
(Yes, this is my listing, shameless plug - please let me know if you have any questions).

Head up mate from the spelling police, you've spelt sole wrong twice in your add (soul). Nice shoes though.

blahman · Feb 19, 2012

quar said:
Looks very good.
Not really a typical odd jacket though. Looks like a suit jacket.

Knowing Herringbone, there is probably a pair of odd trousers you can buy with the same fabric.

Henry Carter · Feb 19, 2012

Selvaggio said:
I think the length looks just right. I know everone's proportions are different, but I always look for a jacket to end near the major finger joints on me. Yours finishes at your knuckles. Looks right to me.

tobiasj said:
Anyone want to give me a fit critique on this odd jacket? For me everything is good but the length, which I think is an inch or so too long for an odd jacket--it's more than half my height from foot to shoulder.
(Btw it's Herringbone Osaka cut 38R).

Yeah not bad at all. Is this a new blazer or something for A/W? Care to share fabric, price, details etc as I'm in need for winter.

fox81 · Feb 19, 2012

Any sydney users going to see Gordon Yao either today or tomorrow?

tobiasj · Feb 19, 2012

Not sure on where the jacket fits into Herringbone's lineup, but the SA (in Melbourne) told me it's the last 38R they have, so they've probably been around for a while. You can't really see on my crappy picture, but it's a herringbone pattern. It's super 120s, $500, patch pockets. Really nice jacket.

I'm a shade over 5'10" btw, so if you're a little taller I think it would be perfect length-wise.

@ Quar: agree it would be fine for a suit jacket.

Pink Socks · Feb 19, 2012

Charlie's Wardrobe said:
Head up mate from the spelling police, you've spelt sole wrong twice in your add (soul). Nice shoes though.

Thanks Charlie's Wardrobe, appreciate your help. That is the joys of putting multiple listing up on ebay, you lost the plot after a while.

Listing fixed now.

Thanks again, hopefully these shoes can find a loving home with an owner who has both a nice soul and nice soles.

ColdEyedPugilist · Feb 19, 2012

tobiasj said:
Not sure on where the jacket fits into Herringbone's lineup, but the SA (in Melbourne) told me it's the last 38R they have, so they've probably been around for a while. You can't really see on my crappy picture, but it's a herringbone pattern. It's super 120s, $500, patch pockets. Really nice jacket.
I'm a shade over 5'10" btw, so if you're a little taller I think it would be perfect length-wise.
@ Quar: agree it would be fine for a suit jacket.

Fit looks really good, mate.

You're probably right about the lingth; I'm about the same height; a shade under 5'11, and I always found the Osaka 38Rs just a smidgen too long.

But hey, it is RTW, and for RTW, HBone always fit me best!

(Just don't do MTM or bespoke, otherwise your eyes will be opened... and you can never go back to RTW :embar:

)

Prof. B. Bear · Feb 19, 2012

tobiasj said:
Not sure on where the jacket fits into Herringbone's lineup, but the SA (in Melbourne) told me it's the last 38R they have, so they've probably been around for a while. You can't really see on my crappy picture, but it's a herringbone pattern. It's super 120s, $500, patch pockets. Really nice jacket.
I'm a shade over 5'10" btw, so if you're a little taller I think it would be perfect length-wise.
@ Quar: agree it would be fine for a suit jacket.

Do the math test. Get your height in inches, divide by 2, take 4 = "correct" jacket length. I'm having the same issue though. Recently bought a blazer that I thought was a little long but turns out I've just been used to shorter jackets (it's 32 inches long and I'm 6'0).

Also ordered my first CottonWork shirt due to Charlie's WAYWRN posts. Simple twill white and used my best fitting shirt as a measurement guide. Was $63 incl. monogram.

eightace · Feb 19, 2012

Selvaggio said:
I haven't seen the Carminas, but I have a pair of the Aldens (straight tips, not perforated, in cigar shell) and I have been pretty happy with the quality.
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me..._ald_m_cap_toe_bal_oxford_shell_cordovan.html
The Hampton is a very classic rounded last - which I like. The only thing with shell is, while it will slightly adjust its shape over time, it doesn't seem to actually stretch much - so you would need to be confident of your fit especially on the forefoot width.

Thanks Selvaggio, Plestor and Blahman for your replies.

meister · Feb 20, 2012

eightace said:
Thanks Selvaggio, Plestor and Blahman for your replies.

Selvaggio said:
I haven't seen the Carminas, but I have a pair of the Aldens (straight tips, not perforated, in cigar shell) and I have been pretty happy with the quality.
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me..._ald_m_cap_toe_bal_oxford_shell_cordovan.html
The Hampton is a very classic rounded last - which I like. The only thing with shell is, while it will slightly adjust its shape over time, it doesn't seem to actually stretch much - so you would need to be confident of your fit especially on the forefoot width.

Plus shell is hotter on the foot than calf leather.

Henry Carter · Feb 20, 2012

@ prof B bear. Good stuff, let us know how it goes. One thing I would recommend is emailing them with your order number and asking for the softer collar interlining, as the standard is stiff as buggery. Personal preference of course but I tend to get a sore neck with really stiff collared shirts and these are nice and soft this way.

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