Wings and Horns FW 09

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by whynot

Thanks guys for all the help with the sizing info. After reading your responses and looking at the fit pics I'm not sure about the MK-2 anymore. The shoulders seem to be a little narrow for the shape of the coat for me. I'm 6' and about 150 lbs. I wear a 40 in jackets usually but a 31 in jeans.

Medium would fit my body better but the shoulders would be too narrow.

The large would help with the shoulders but probably would make a somewhat 'boxy' coat more boxy on me.

I tried on a Sterlingwear pea coat (sized down to 38) and the shoulders fit well (somewhat snug but movement was ok for the most part) but the rest of the coat didn't fit well through the body, too wide, dress-like. I think the MK-2 will have a similar effect.

Damn.

It really depends on your body shape, moreso then weight. I am about 170 lbs, a true 48Eu (fitted), and 31-32 in jeans. My real chest is about 39". The jacket in a medium was fitted through the shoulders and chest, but a little too boxy in the body. On the other hand, the jacket looked great on my younger brother, who is close to me in body type, except that he is about 160 lbs, and doesn't work out (so he has less chest and shoulders than do I). The jacket fit relaxed, but well, pretty much everywhere.

 

[APK]

It's time for someone who wears a medium to jump on the Cowichan.

 

[snake]

Surprised no one here has picked up the cowichan (that I know of), looks like a nice piece.

 

[tonio028]

Originally Posted by APK

It's time for someone who wears a medium to jump on the Cowichan.

Originally Posted by snake

Surprised no one here has picked up the cowichan (that I know of), looks like a nice piece.

I've had an eye out for a while, but the only thing that holds me back every time is that hood. If it was a mock neck or crew neck, I wouldn't think twice. Also, sizing is confusing, Context says to size up (I've sized up from my typical small to medium in all W+H pieces this season) but measurements on there and Farinelli seem to make me think it fits more true to normal size. Hmm.

 

[cottonadam]

I had the wool bd shirt in my cart, went back to the item again and clicked the size drop down menu and no sizes showed up. I checked out with it still in my cart but I don't have a good feeling about it actually still being available when I submitted. Too slow I reckon.

 

[whynot]

My Wool MK2 in Medium may be going up for sale soon.

Such a nice coat too. As usual, my longer than normal arms are the problem, the sleeves are a bit short on me.

 

[Gingahbman]

I usually have that same problem, so I usually end up sacrificing a perfect fit to have the right length.

 

[Gingahbman]

BTW, any thoughts on the new SS10 collection?

For those who haven't seen, they are up at, http://blog.rodengray.com/

 

[adamha21]

We've got a new thread for this

 

[Gingahbman]

Haha, I appreciate the heads up.

 

[whynot]

Originally Posted by adamha21

Tried on the chambray M-65 today. Thought the fit was pretty ****** and the zipper sucked. Only real piece from this fall I was disappointed in.

Since the MK-2 may not work out for me, I was planning on maybe picking up the M-65.

Would you please elaborate on the fit (related to your measurements) and aside from the zipper, was the rest of the quality nice?

 

[whynot]

GravityPope has the M-65 in Medium and Large for sale if you call or email them.

Would it be difficult to bring in the waist of the coat if one sizes up?

 

[yusuke]

Anyone know anyplace that has W&H thermals in small?

 

[g transistor]

In case some people didn't see, Stel's has the Award Jacket in black/grey on sale for $300 in a couple of sizes last time I checked.

 

[bawlin]

Anywhere still have this in stock?