Nigel Cabourn

[irbe]

Originally Posted by gululv

I'm a little worried about buying wrong size. I am 185 cm tall, 40 inches chest. I was recomended a size 50 by superdenim (but ended up not buying the jacket in the colour they had available) and I have a 50 in the submarine sweater. Any experience with the aircraft jacket sizing?

Heard they fit big and u should size down done. Still on the boat about pulling the trigger on one. Wondering if it can hold up as a decent shell for FALL. Also the whole re-waxing thing kinda worries me, is bees wax easy to get and re apply on the jacket?

 

[gululv]

According to oi polloi:

50 = Medium = approx. 38/40" chest52 = Large = approx. 42" chest54 = XLarge = approx. 44" chest

But still a 50 is 24 inches pit to pit, which seems like a lot.

 

[irbe]

Originally Posted by gululv

According to oi polloi:

50 = Medium = approx. 38/40" chest52 = Large = approx. 42" chest54 = XLarge = approx. 44" chest

But still a 50 is 24 inches pit to pit, which seems like a lot.

Like I said they fit big. Think a couple of people picked up the jacket and sized down 1

 

[gululv]

Peggs and Son says it will fit me fine, maybe I should trust them. The model here has a 50, he is 4-5 cm taller than me: http://www.tresbienshop.net/aircraft-jacket-apple-green
This guy is about my size, maybe a cm shorter, but 48: http://www.inventorymagazine.com/stock-looks/
So tough choice. Or not really a choice between sizes, since 50 is what they got.

 

[clausc]

^I have one, sized down and the measurements from OiPolloi and EndClothing are accurate.

 

[SeanRosas]

anyone got a cameraman in 44 (english tag) to sell?

manu

 

[gululv]

It's hard then, some say size down. I guess the store want to sell. I don't want to look like the guy on this picture, too boxy:
http://www.studio8shop.com/engine/sh...ircraft+Jacket

 

[gululv]

clausc: How tall are you? Saw you wrote earlier that you got the aircraft jacket in 48 and that you're the same chest size as me, 40.
Anyone seen the green 48 still for sale?

 

[clausc]

I'm 1.82 m, chest 39-40 and the sleeves are the perfect length in 48

 

[ffatt]

I would like to know about applying beeswax as well.

Originally Posted by irbe

Heard they fit big and u should size down done. Still on the boat about pulling the trigger on one. Wondering if it can hold up as a decent shell for FALL. Also the whole re-waxing thing kinda worries me, is bees wax easy to get and re apply on the jacket?

 

[Bealceany]

DanH, but this guy is American...are we talking about the same Nigel? :-/
Dom

 

[gululv]

I would feel most comfortable with a 48 really, but seems they're all gone in green colour.

 

[northernmonkey]

Originally Posted by gululv

According to oi polloi:

50 = Medium = approx. 38/40" chest52 = Large = approx. 42" chest54 = XLarge = approx. 44" chest

But still a 50 is 24 inches pit to pit, which seems like a lot.
One thing to bear in mind about the Aircraft is it tapers more quickly than most jackets do, so don't be worried by the pit-pit sounding a bit much. By pocket level, a 50 is down to 22" across.

 

[gululv]

Ordered the 50/large from peggsandson, so hope it's my size! Good price.

 

[CityHunter]

Need your opinion guys -
So I got the Cabourn naval pants on the cheap. They are white, so I am dying them for sure (although I haven't decided on the color...any thoughts?). I tried wearing them, and they are pretty damn "relaxed". I know I could tailor them...but what do you think If I made them into shorts? Stupid idea or an alright idea?