/fa/ - Fashion

>>13105704
Excellent advice. The most important thing to do here is to try the jacket on, and make sure that when yo do so you're wearing what you PLAN to wear when wearing the jacket i.e. the correct jeans or trousers you want to wear at the right height, any sweaters or just a plain t if that's what you want to wear underneath it, etc.

Jacket sizing is all over the place, sometimes within brands. Belstaff is notorious for having sizing problems within (i.e. a medium in one style is not the same as a medium in another). Schott is known for having sleeves that are too long and stomachs that are too generous in off-the-rack jackets. One could go on and on, so try on the jacket and go from there.

In terms of durability, you're looking at Horsehide>Bison>Buffalo>Cow>Goat>Lamb

If you want pliability, style, and choice material, you're looking at
Kangaroo>Lamb>Suede> and all the rest.

If you're looking at the double-rider, the best choice is Horse by far, though it takes years to wear in and they are very expensive. The next down is normally cow or some tougher hide.

>>13106352
I disagree. Cowhide is fine, and it can look awesome on the right style of jacket. It's also tough enough to be used on biker jackets as a protective material, and because of the larger grain, it distresses amazingly well.