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#101 2014-06-25 05:01:31
- Thee Captain
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
I measured a more recent one the other day and it was on a par with an old Brooks....??
Maybe I've a short torso?!?
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#102 2014-06-25 05:13:28
- Moose Maclennan
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Could be about right, the fashion was often for a looser and longer jacket in the 60s at least.
US sack jackets in 38" are always too large for me though, whereas 36 or 37 fit.
I'm not convinced a Keydge needs to fit as trim as other tailored clothing though.
I did need to shorten the cuffs on all of mine by 3/4" of an inch, a quick fix that even improves the placement of the buttons.
#103 2014-06-25 05:23:19
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
^
The cotton ones do also shrink a little - like jeans - after a wash, something to remember.
#104 2014-06-25 05:23:38
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Things can go a bit ary with measuring..for instance my wash n wear brooks (now in the hands of AC)measured smaller than the keydge but actually fitted looser because the arm hole were lower than the keeeeydge. It all gets very confusing
#105 2014-06-25 05:25:19
#106 2014-06-25 05:31:16
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
And just to add to my confusion this seller on the Bay has one listed at the moment as 52/38!?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281368167019
My hatred of different sizings worldwide continues.
What does the European 52 actually relate to? 52 whats?
At least the US/UK 40 is close to an actual inch measurement, sort of...
#107 2014-06-25 05:39:13
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
So, this thread is titled 'Keydge vs Alternatives' ... Did anyone even check out the MH jackets?
#108 2014-06-25 05:42:43
#109 2014-06-25 05:43:54
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
The Euro '52' means - or should mean at least - 52 cm from pit to pit, which is 20.5 inches.
So if that's what's really on the tag, the normal Keydge sizing: tight fit for a 42 in. chest, about right for a 40".
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#113 2014-06-25 07:12:22
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Who do you see? Who do you watch? Whose your leader? Which is your flock?
#114 2014-06-25 07:21:41
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
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#115 2014-06-25 07:23:35
#116 2014-06-25 07:50:16
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Who do you see? Who do you watch? Whose your leader? Which is your flock?
#117 2014-06-25 07:53:47
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Maybe it's best to go at least two sizes up, put the jacket in a dung-hill for a weekend (Do not forget to put garlic and a few hairs from you in each pocket). After that, take it out with your left foot and then wash it very hot. Avoid by all means to look at it before it is dry.
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#118 2014-06-25 08:17:44
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
He came he saw he gave the WANKER SIGN! Moved on from Talk Bollocks now as it's well shite innit and y'all look MINGIN'..
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#119 2014-06-25 08:28:27
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Just to get a repp..
#120 2014-06-25 10:16:01
#121 2014-06-25 11:13:13
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
In two years of measuring people at the suit place only one person had achieved that. That was the most difficult suit we ever fitted.
36 chest with 40 waist. He was like a pear.
#122 2014-06-25 14:07:03
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
All of sudden Keydges seem to be turning up on eBay. Four in the past week or so.
#123 2014-06-27 04:46:52
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
TK Maxx have more RL undarted, unlined jackets in. I saw a 44 in a light blue colour for £49 (clearance price £250 RRP). I also noticed 2 'styled in Italy' Woolrich jackets dark blue cotton with a slightly European darted look but centre vent and other details correct (£36 Clearance price). Shedloads of RL no logo shirts (£39) and a few BB shirts (£25 made in Malaysia). I didn't buy anything but I am curious that this kind of stuff is turning up in TK Maxx.
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#124 2014-06-27 04:56:32
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Thanks, will have to take a look at our local.
I did see plenty unlined jackets in a couple of years ago, forget the make, almost all were pretty vile.
For half-lined casual sports jackets with a wee bit of padding, TK Maxx has always been pretty good. I have an Italian one I wore a lot for knocking about pre-Keydge.
#125 2014-06-27 09:11:33
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Re: Keydge vs Alternatives
Captain, you've some vetra whats your Opinion on this? http://dicks-edinburgh.co.uk/collections/vetra/products/vetra-twill-jacket-in-sand