The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

[jmiller123]

Most of the reproductions these days are way longer than I'd like. I love the original lenght on these jackets and also leather jackets. I hate that they're modified to match low rise trousers.

Warehouse denim jackets are definitely faithful to the old length- I used to have a type 2 from them that hit right at the waist

 

[LA Guy]

Most of the reproductions these days are way longer than I'd like. I love the original lenght on these jackets and also leather jackets. I hate that they're modified to match low rise trousers.

Real McCoys has an extra 1 inch or so, but otherwise, fits similarly to the original jackets from the 60s. I've rarely seen even repros with the same length and ratios. Maybe, on the equivalent of a US40, I've seen 25", which is already pretty short, though still slightly longer than the original, which measures out to about 24.6".

 

[DavidLane]

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Levis Type 3 Denim jacket, t-shirt, and fatigues seems to be my go to lately. Sometimes I just don't want to put thought into an outfit, and it's a hard wearing easy uniform that works great in my current weather of 50-75F.

The jacket is used and older, and a bit shorter than denim jackets today. I like cropped jackets that are well above my bum. More comfortable to wear inside when seated as well.

I've sometimes pulled the "reverse" outfit of an M-65 jacket and light wash jeans as well, but the M-65s wear much longer than a denim jacket.

I've been running the same fit but with old chambray shirts instead of my denim jacket. Also huarache's are a nice change up when it gets warmer.

-DL

 

[FlyingHorker]

I've been running the same fit but with old chambray shirts instead of my denim jacket. Also huarache's are a nice change up when it gets warmer.

-DL

Yep, I swap out my sneakers for Birkenstocks once it gets hot.

 

[Gus]

I am very happy that Sugar Cane modified their Type II jacket to be a bit less boxy and longer. I need it being 6'2". IIRC Iron Heart also has a modified fit for their Type III.

 

[Gus]

I've been running the same fit but with old chambray shirts instead of my denim jacket. Also huarache's are a nice change up when it gets warmer.

-DL

Huaraches are a very cool look. I especially like the OG style with rubber tire tread soles.

 

[krudsma]

I finally picked up a vintage Lee 101J that I absolutely love. Perfectly faded and broken in, in a nice bright blue that isn't very common at the moment. It's also nice that they used to size denim jackets like suit jackets, so I was able to find a 40L that fits my long ass arms.

 

[d4nimal]

I finally picked up a vintage Lee 101J that I absolutely love. Perfectly faded and broken in, in a nice bright blue that isn't very common at the moment. It's also nice that they used to size denim jackets like suit jackets, so I was able to find a 40L that fits my long ass arms.

I have a 1964 40L as well! Love it.

 

[willyto]

Real McCoys has an extra 1 inch or so, but otherwise, fits similarly to the original jackets from the 60s. I've rarely seen even repros with the same length and ratios. Maybe, on the equivalent of a US40, I've seen 25", which is already pretty short, though still slightly longer than the original, which measures out to about 24.6".

Just as an example and for reference being 179cm(around 5' 11" or so? ) I like my leather jackets in a short style to be no more than 21,5" (55cm or so) in back lenght. These days most makers do them a lot longer and I really don't like that.

Fortunately I've got a Freewheelers cross zip half belt with a 21,5" back in size 38. I know there were different lenght styles but I just like them short for real high waist trousers.

I know I'm the minority here though...

Tall guys obiously need extra lenght.

 

[d4nimal]

I finally picked up a vintage Lee 101J that I absolutely love. Perfectly faded and broken in, in a nice bright blue that isn't very common at the moment. It's also nice that they used to size denim jackets like suit jackets, so I was able to find a 40L that fits my long ass arms.

Not my fav fit necessarily in the 101J but one of my fav pics.

 

[krudsma]

Not my fav fit necessarily in the 101J but one of my fav pics.
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Looks great! Mine is that exact color. I'm a big fan of loafers and denim, what are those?

 

[d4nimal]

Looks great! Mine is that exact color. I'm a big fan of loafers and denim, what are those?

Thanks! They are vintage Aldens I got from @SpooPoker

 

[krudsma]

I visited Steed yesterday for my first ever bespoke commission (I actually intended to get something from their MTM program but once I was sitting there I made a snap decision to go full bespoke because hey, it's just money right? ...right?).

As we were discussing how many interior pockets I wanted, I suddenly remembered a DWW post from years ago about a "reading jacket" which featured a poacher's pocket that you could lug books or magazines around in. I've always loved this idea and this was the first time I could actually ask for it.

Me: Oh, I actually just remembered something from a Die, Workwear post from awhile ago. He had-
Edwin: I already know what you're going to say.
Me: You do?
Edwin: I do. It comes up quite a lot, actually.
Me: A reading book pocket thingy?
Edwin: A hare pocket. Yes. We do those all the time.

So now I'm finally going to have a reading jacket. Looking forward to my first fitting in October.

 

[Salad]

I have a 1964 40L as well! Love it.

How do you figure out the year of manufacture? I think mine is from the 70's (no hand warmer pockets) but that's all a guess. Here are pics of the labels in mine.

 

[Iskander]

Not my fav fit necessarily in the 101J but one of my fav pics.
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That's really sweet! I'm sure in some decades he'll enjoy looking back on how cool his dad was.

What are the trousers, by the way? The fabric looks nice.