Military A-2 Bomber Brown Leather Jacket
Clear at the outset: this is a fashion jacket in a military A-2 style. It is not issued kit, not surplus, carries no insignia, rank, unit markings or contract labels, and has no affiliation with any armed force. What this page covers is sizing, because vintage-pattern jackets are sized differently from modern ones and it catches people out. It sits in our aviator and pilot leather jackets range.
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Material: Genuine leather
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Fit: A-2 cut, close through the chest, short in the body
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Closure: Front zip with knit cuffs and waistband
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Color: Brown
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Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, hang on a broad hanger
Why vintage-pattern jackets feel small
Original flight jackets were sized to the wearer's chest measurement, and they were meant to be snug — a loose jacket lets cold air circulate, which defeats the point. Modern casual clothing is cut far more generously, so someone used to buying a 42 in a high-street jacket often finds a 42 in a vintage pattern noticeably closer. That is correct, not an error. The rule is to buy by actual chest measurement, not by the size you usually take.
How much room you actually need
You should be able to zip it fully over a T-shirt, raise your arms to shoulder height, and close a car door without the shoulders pulling. You should not be able to fit a jumper underneath comfortably at your true size — for that, go one size up and accept a slightly looser look over a tee. And remember that leather relaxes at the elbows and across the back within a month and never shrinks back, so a jacket that is comfortable when new will be loose by winter.
What can be altered afterwards
Sleeve length and body length can be shortened. The waist can be taken in slightly. The shoulder cannot be changed — it is the one measurement that must be right at the point of ordering, which is why we ask for shoulder point to shoulder point on Custom orders.
Sizing and made to order
Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length at no extra charge.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Browse the aviator and pilot leather jackets, our bomber leather jackets, the men leather jackets range, or cafe racer jackets. Everything is at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this issued military kit?
No. It is a fashion jacket in a military style, with no insignia, rank or unit markings.
Why does it feel smaller than my usual jacket size?
Vintage flight patterns are cut close by design. Buy by actual chest measurement rather than by the size you normally take.
Can I wear a jumper underneath?
Not at your true size. Go one size up for that, accepting a looser fit over a T-shirt.
Will it stretch?
It relaxes at the elbows and across the back within a month, and it does not shrink back.
What can be altered later?
Sleeve and body length, and the waist slightly. The shoulder cannot be changed.
Do you offer custom sizing?
Yes, at no extra charge. Send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.
Is shipping free?
Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.
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