So I recently contacted one of the global moderators (Ms Grace) and she told me that this should be alright to post up, and if anyone gives me trouble to let them know she sent me.
I also apologize if this is in the wrong forum. I had no idea
where to post it, honestly! Haha
SO.
I have this large women's leather jacket from First Manufacturing Co. here:
(I can provide more pictures of the jacket, solo or being worn if anyone is interested. Just let me know!
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It's in very good condition, received last Christmas, worn about...10 times? Maybe 15. It's still got that telltale new leather squeak even! but it's got a problem that prevents me from wearing it, even if I do love it.
It comes down a couple inches above my hips, and so I can't wear it and still pass it off as a men's leather jacket. It is CLEARLY women's, and accentuates curves/hips.
It also has sleeves which are about an two inches longer than many other women's leather jackets I've tried on, so it would likely be good for ladies who are a bit taller.
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So what I'm wondering, is if any of my sisters (Or even brothers!) out there might have some leather jackets that they can't wear, and would want to trade? I'm happy to pay postage on both sending and receiving the jackets.
(This can be outside of the US, although I'll have to know which country so I can calculate costs.) This jacket is a large women's, so I imagine a medium men's would work best, or maybe a small which runs larger than average. I don't think I'd be able to pull off a large men's jacket though, as I'm fairly short. (About 65 inches tall)
As far as wear, it's extremely limited. No areas look scuffed, stretched, or torn. There is only one small area of wear that after close inspection I was able to find , which is...literally quite small. The very end of the belt around the waist has a single popped seam in one of the triangular corners.
The style is almost the exact same as
this jacket here.Although the brand is First Manufacturing Co. I've tried to locate the exact model of it, but First doesn't carry it in stock anymore it seems. I'm still looking for it, but if anyone happens to know the model off hand, let me know!
It has no braiding, and no straps on the sides or back of the jacket.
It's got a chest zipper pocket, two side zipper pockets, and a small flap pocket on the left side, along with a belt at the waist to tighten it. It also has a small pocket on the inner flap to allow you to put a wallet/phone somewhere safe. The pockets are slightly smaller than average, but more than big enough for a smartphone, wallet, keys, etc.
It also has zippers on the sleeves to open or close them according to your wrist preference.
Now I've worn this comfortably with a size 40 chest, and it seems adjustable enough where you could easily go a bit bigger, or possibly significantly smaller without it being uncomfortable at all.
And thank everyone for taking a look at this!
