The classic bomber models like A2 and G1 were made of leather and had a slightly more form fit than the modern nylon ones. If you want to buy one you can check out some cool styles. Now let’s move on to the fit.
Shoulders:
The shoulder seam of your leather bomber jackets should sit over the edge of your shoulder, this will give you a form fit and a structured silhouette just as a classic leather version of the jacket should be.
Sleeves:
The sleeves should be long enough to cover your wrist and reach your hand. The knitted cuffs should fit firmly around the wrist preventing it from sliding up while you raise your arm.
Waist:
The elastic waistband should reach slightly below your belt, it shouldn’t stretch too much after closing your jacket, a slightly snug yet comfortable fit is what you should aim for.
Collar:
You will generally find two types of collars in a traditional leather bomber jacket, one being the upright rib-knit version which should slightly touch your neck from behind and stay open from the front. The other type is the fold-over shirt style collar which should fit similar to a shirt with just a little bit of breathing gap between the neck and collar.
