Specifying an Aero Barnstormer... (2024)

Dear all, I have read all threads on this subject and would like a few pieces of advise for better informed people than me...

I live in Glasgow and so went to Aero today for measurements. I am planning to buy a very dark brown FQHH barnstormer with shawl collar (in a even darker shade of brown).

Here are my main questions:
1. Belt. I would rather have some form of half-belt around the back. Would anyone know of half-belt designs that suit the Barnstormer well? Pictures would be appreciated.

2. Length. I have read that some people add 2 inches to the length of the arms and to the overall length of the coat. Any views on this? Again, pictures would be appreciated.

Many thanks for any input you might have--and any suggestion.

Philrs said:

Dear all, I have read all threads on this subject and would like a few pieces of advise for better informed people than me...

I live in Glasgow and so went to Aero today for measurements. I am planning to buy a very dark brown FQHH barnstormer with shawl collar (in a even darker shade of brown).

Here are my main questions:
1. Belt. I would rather have some form of half-belt around the back. Would anyone know of half-belt designs that suit the Barnstormer well? Pictures would be appreciated.

2. Length. I have read that some people add 2 inches to the length of the arms and to the overall length of the coat. Any views on this? Again, pictures would be appreciated.

Many thanks for any input you might have--and any suggestion.

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I think a False HB design on this jacket would look good. You get a nice design without the hassle of a real belt.

If you've been measured by Aero (Will?), then I would take whatever sleeve length they give you. I certainly wouldn't add 2 inches to that. As for the length of the coat, presumably you discussed that at the fitting and the measurements reflect that.

One thing I'd say, when I went for my first fitting I didn't know the standard length of the jacket I wanted and just said measure down to "here". It ended up longer than I had in mind, and with hindsight I should have gone armed with measurements of jackets I have, compared that to the standard length of the new jacket and then made a decision as to what adjustment I really wanted.

I think the Barnstormer might be around 30/31 inches back length, and based on the 5'10" or 11" standard height Aero claim to use. I'm basing that on the Stockman I recently ordered having a standard 32" back (which I've reduced by an inch) and that being I think the longest of the car coat style jackets.

It's not too late to change your mind if you think you've got the wrong dimensions. I should have, didn't and lost over £300 when I traded it back in 2 months later.

I'd have thought that if Will had measured you up then the additional sleeve length would have been built into the sizing already.

Kentaurus, a German Aero dealer, sell the Norfolk jacket that has a false belt. Aero should be able to do something similar for you assuming it's not a dealer specific pattern.

pauleway said:

The length of that design is pretty long, I don't know if I'd add any length unless you are fairly tall.

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Yes, I am 6 3" so I might want to specify it a bit longer than what would be standard for my chest size (44 - 46).

If Will measured you I would leave the length to him, I've been a couple of times for different jackets and they came perfect, believe me trust Will! if you want to discuss it give him a ring.

D

Davy Crockett said:

If Will measured you I would leave the length to him, I've been a couple of times for different jackets and they came perfect, believe me trust Will! if you want to discuss it give him a ring.

D

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It was his son who measured me.