"Ike" Jacket repros, cheap!

**CMcG** · 14th September 11, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Blaaady typical... I've just splashed out on a good value, good quality (in terms of tailoring) repro British BD jacket to go with my Kilt. Searched for years (literally) for just the right thing before I pounced. Seems I jumped a little too soon, these are US$30 cheaper than I paid a couple of months ago. And at the time of looking, they still have my size in stock... Bugger!!

Apparently Murphy's Law still applies to kilts

That's a pity!

**Woodsheal** · 14th September 11, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by CDNSushi

Ah! So you've known about this for days but haven't told us? Been holding out, have you?

T'saright. I'm just yanking your chain!

I plead guilty, but I opted for an M41 Field Jacket. Now, my size in the "Ike" is no longer available, either!

**privypiper2002** · 18th September 11, 04:02 PM

Check out the GI shoes as well. Not bad

**TheBrus** · 18th September 11, 06:50 PM

I just ordered mine. The sleeves might be a tad long. Hope I can have them altered. Wondering how this would look with jeans.

**Tim Little** · 19th September 11, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by TheBrus

I just ordered mine. The sleeves might be a tad long. Hope I can have them altered. Wondering how this would look with jeans.

Just fine; one of my favorite fall combos.

**TheBrus** · 19th September 11, 04:36 PM

Question: when wearing this with the kilt, should I wear a waistbelt with my kilt? I wasn't sure if the belt would interfere with the waist of the jacket or not. I've tried to find pictures of these jackets with kilts, but I'm not sure I can see what's going on with the belts.

**Tim Little** · 19th September 11, 05:51 PM

Mine's vintage, so perhaps a little narrower around the waist than the repros; I can wear a belt with it, but it's a very snug fit.
I'll try to upload a couple of demo pix tomorrow....

**Tim Little** · 20th September 11, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by Tim Little

I'll try to upload a couple of demo pix tomorrow....

Here goes:

As I say, a bit snug around the waist, but doable.

**CMcG** · 20th September 11, 07:54 AM

Buttoned or unbuttoned, that style of jacket looks really good with a kilt. The waist height seems just right and doesn't get in the way of a sporran. Very nice pics Tim Little!