IHM-27-OLV - Sateen M-65 Field Jacket - Olive
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Okay, I sprang for the thing, in olive green. But there’s a problem.
First the positives. This is beautiful jacket, wonderful sateen, and seems well-constructed. Less of a repro of an M-65 and more of a “take” on the original. Really nice to look at and handle. The dual zipper is an interesting touch, even though they got the zipper backwards.
When I was considering getting this, I was drawn to the longer arm length and narrower shoulder seam width. Done right, I think this gives a nice, fitted appearance. But I agonized over just how narrow the Large is in the shoulders at 18.7 inches. Every other measurement seemed right in the ballpark. I’m 5’10” and 190 lbs, fairly muscular in the shoulders and chest, slightly longer arms than average.
So the jacket arrived Thursday. And boy, it fits trim. The shoulder epaulet seam is only 5 and 3/4 inches. Fine. I throw it on. Looks great. Then I zip it up..
You know, the models in the pics aren’t really doing anything. Just standing there looking cool. And it looks great if I just stand still. But dang it’s a narrow fit across the shoulders. The armholes are fairly high, and the sleeves are considerably narrower than an actual M-65. Also, the shoulder pleats are not as deep as an M-65. So, fully zipped up it’s a pretty confining fit in the shoulders for me, if I reach up or forward.
I’d size up I guess, but the 28” arms of an XL would be too much. For the money, I’d rather not have to go in immediately thinking it needs to be altered or shrunk.
So, I could keep it and not wear it zipped up, and hope the material relaxes a bit over time. Or return it for an XL. Or call it quits.Any input is appreciated. Thanks.
How long are the sleeves for you right now? It sounds like you might be happier if you sized up. But if the sleeves already end half way down your hands, that might not work.
I don't plan on wearing this zipped up often. Maybe if I'm stuck out in the rain. I did want it to fit over a UHF and still be able to zip it up. Am happy to say that I can do that. The arm holes do feel a bit snug when I do that, though.
This is the problem that you face when you put on muscle. I'm 5'10", about 170 with a muscular build and find myself always straddling that medium and large line. The sleeves are too long if I go large, the chest is too tight if I go medium.
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Well gents I got both of my jackets today! in olive and in black and they fit great! I wasn't aware you could adjust the cuff with the Velcro so that helps with the long sleeve issue. Feels amazing! Here's a few pictures in both colors! I put on the 9oz Selvedge Flannel Check Western Shirt – Red/Dark Indigo underneath for layering and it fits nice! not too tight at all! Sorry for the bad lighting but it was in my bedroom
I'm SO glad I didn't size up! I was very close of going with the XL but the sleeves would of been ridiculously long and I would of had to return it! Glad I didn't need to go through that
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Well done @Richardcard82. The fit looks perfect and they both suit you very well. Congratulations and thanks for posting.
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The sleeves right now just touch the knuckles on my hand. That’s fine. Any longer would start to not look right. And the sleeves might bunch above my hands. I’m kind of bummed.
I’m going to think on it a few days, and see how I feel.What if you sized up and then used the velcro at the sleeve opening to keep the sleeves from going past your wrist?
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Well done @Richardcard82. The fit looks perfect and they both suit you very well. Congratulations and thanks for posting.
Thank you! I'm happy with them both… Still planning on losing a few more pounds so im sure it will fit even better within the next couple of months
@Paul9221 And thanks to you as well! Yours look very stylish on you and also perfect in fit, did you get the Large?
I've always loved the military style jackets, I feel like one of those movie mercenaries lol
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@Paul9221 And thanks to you as well! Yours look very stylish on you and also perfect in fit, did you get the Large?
Thanks! I actually went with a medium. Pretty happy with the fit! Now I just need the temperature to drop about 20 degrees so that I can wear it outside without looking like a weirdo.
I applaud you getting them in both colors! Such a beautiful jacket! I already have a similar jacket in black so thankfully I wasn't tempted to pick this up in black
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@Paul9221 And thanks to you as well! Yours look very stylish on you and also perfect in fit, did you get the Large?
Thanks! I actually went with a medium. Pretty happy with the fit! Now I just need the temperature to drop about 20 degrees so that I can wear it outside without looking like a weirdo.
I applaud you getting them in both colors! Such a beautiful jacket! I already have a similar jacket in black so thankfully I wasn't tempted to pick this up in black
Nice! Yeah you look like a smaller framed guy, figured a large would of been too big for you, I'm still trying to lose another 15 pounds so can't wait to get to where I wanna be. I loved the black one too and I don't have a black military looking jacket so I had to cop both!
Yeah Temecula is even warmer than the OC so I can't wear it yet, middle of next month for sure
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Well done @Richardcard82. The fit looks perfect and they both suit you very well. Congratulations and thanks for posting.
I tried on the black one once again, noticed its a bit more snugged…. feels like its a half an inch smaller. Not sure why that is, oh well
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Here are some quick pics of mine. Showed up this afternoon but it's still hotter than hell here so I didn't want to venture outside in a jacket.
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Looks good, Palmer!
Thanks man! Yours looks great too. As much as I liked the duck version I got a couple years ago this one is better. Looking forward to cooler days so I can wear all of my new jackets, hah.
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Look good @Palmer, what size is yours?
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Damn, everyone's pictures look so good I may end up with one of these.
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This one looks incredibly awesome.Glad that I could put my fingers on one of these!
