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KitAkira

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Originally Posted by sockpuppets
Ah, ok. Yeah it's the sweater, I have to go XL on belstaff's if I'm layering underneath and I'm 6'2" 200. I can do the large with just a light layer. Isn't the Redford pretty well insulated on its own?

You could also consider the roadmaster with the matching quilted vest (Belstaff body warmer gilet), it snaps into the roadmaster I believe so you can have the layering look and warmth and snap it out for warmer months.


Sounds like I made the right choice then, but how does your jacket fit on the sleeves?
Yes it is, i didn't expect it but it's a pleasant surprise because the wind here is strong and cold. I only wore that much layering to see how much I could fit and to get a feel of how it will fit when i get my weight back, i know the quality of my pictures are ****** but how do you think it fits?
 

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Originally Posted by eightdouble


barbour wool sapper. i am looking for a less ubiquitous replacement for a pea coat. this is similar wool and weight to a pea coat. this seems warm, but i am not totally sold on it. wanted some outsider opinions.[/I]
Maybe it's just the camera angle, but it looks narrow in the shoulders and much wider around the hips, very unflattering IMO.
 

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Originally Posted by Hermoon
Sounds like I made the right choice then, but how does your jacket fit on the sleeves?
Yes it is, i didn't expect it but it's a pleasant surprise because the wind here is strong and cold. I only wore that much layering to see how much I could fit and to get a feel of how it will fit when i get my weight back, i know the quality of my pictures are ****** but how do you think it fits?


I'm normally long in the sleeves, it fits me fine. How do I think it fits you in the photo? It looks like you're the stay puft marshmallow man. If you're going to wear crazy layers underneath consider sizing up.
 

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Originally Posted by sockpuppets
I'm normally long in the sleeves, it fits me fine. How do I think it fits you in the photo? It looks like you're the stay puft marshmallow man. If you're going to wear crazy layers underneath consider sizing up.
I was thinking more about if it feels too baggy around your biceps area, I know that the sleeves should be a little bit loose but idk it feels like mine is too baggy. Haha I have to agree with you on that one but I won't be wearing that much when I go outside, I only did it to see how much layering I could fit inside. I think a sweater underneath it will do just fine when the weathers gets cold, but then again you never know with the Swedish weather.

Here is a old picture with my brown Redford with a sweater underneath, I decided to go with black because it looks a little bit slimmer on me and goes with everything I already own.

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Absolutely yes. I have them and I love them.

Granted they're not the most comfortable boots ever, they're very nice and very worth it at that price IMO.
 

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I'll kop if you don't want, eternal
 

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Originally Posted by Hermoon
I was thinking more about if it feels too baggy around your biceps area, I know that the sleeves should be a little bit loose but idk it feels like mine is too baggy. Haha I have to agree with you on that one but I won't be wearing that much when I go outside, I only did it to see how much layering I could fit inside. I think a sweater underneath it will do just fine when the weathers gets cold, but then again you never know with the Swedish weather.

Here is a old picture with my brown Redford with a sweater underneath, I decided to go with black because it looks a little bit slimmer on me and goes with everything I already own.

Screenshot2010-11-17at75016PM.png


I really gotta stop visiting this place, I got into admiring your jacket and before I knew it I bought a leather quilted panther.
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My CDiems in 42 were like 1/4 size too small and I'm a 10.5--so yes, sometimes they run big. I've heard it varies greatly from model to model though. Would look at outsole measurements, etc
 

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