I shouldn't even be looking

[rm]

But I found something on Ebay that may be perfect for a coat for my Jack cosplay. I have emailed marchek for her expert advice.

What I really shouldn't be looking at is a 1969 Piper Navajo. Although gawking about at planes online will be a shittier vice in a year or two when I finally finish my license.

ETA: getting more measurements. realized coat is in NYC. may be going to see it in person if the numbers seem plausible. *fingers crossed*

Comments

[hllangel]

You can always get a coat from here. RAF surplus.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Right, except the historically accurate coat is extremely not show accurate. But different historical coats are much closer and can be altered accordingly, which may be what I hope I just stumbled on (the real issues are it: a) going out of my price range and b) will it be too big to alter appropriate for my tiny little frame).

[hllangel]

I know it's not quite right, but it's the only source I know of for similar coats, aside from making it yourself.

I wish you luck in your search!

[rm.livejournal.com]

Yeah. No the whole thing is IMPOSSIBLE, since the one company I know of making reproduction coats has it totally wrong.

[airspaniel.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about it being too big. In 90% of the promo shots and show footage, that coat fits for shit on John Barrowman's shoulders. A little big is just you striving for authenticity.

[rm.livejournal.com]

I just don't want to look like I'm swimming in it, which is a pretty easy problem considering my non-existent shoulders. But I really, really think this is the one.

[airspaniel.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed. ^_^ Everyone needs a greatcoat they love.

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

[maudelynn.livejournal.com]

Oh! I bet you would look stunning in an Amelia Earhart flight suit!

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/wiki/images/825.254.jpg