US ARMY M43 HBT Field Jacket

2023.06.13

Fashion

One-piece tailoring, great for spring and summer. M43 field jacket with two chest pockets

Introduction.

I like military gear and often wear a one-piece M43 in spring/summer and a lined M65 in autumn/winter. This time we introduce the M43, which is very active in spring and summer.

Introduction.

I like military gear and often wear a one-piece M43 in spring/summer and a lined M65 in autumn/winter. This time we introduce the M43, which is very active in spring and summer.

About the M43 HBT Field Jacket.

Many people who like vintage clothes like US ARMY clothes, of which the M65 is the most famous. The M43 introduced here is a field jacket issued to the US Army during World War II in the 1940s.
HBT stands for herringbone twill, a field jacket made from cotton herringbone twill fabric, hence the name.
The M65 has a lining, a dedicated inner lining and a longer length, so it is mainly worn during the autumn and winter seasons, while the M43 is a single-piece jacket with no lining and a short length, so it is not as hot as the M65 when worn during the spring and summer seasons, and is more like a thick shirt when worn during the spring and summer seasons.
The characteristic form is two large breast pockets and no side pockets. The fabric is cotton herringbone, so worn ones have a unique texture.
The body width and armholes are relaxed so that it can be worn as an inner layer in cold regions because it is a shape that was considered for wearing in the military.
I often wear it with jeans, and often match it with jeans that have faded rather than darker jeans. In summer, I wear it around my waist during the day and wear it at night when it gets a little cooler, and I love it throughout spring and summer. The length is short, so you can roll up the sleeves and enjoy wearing it with shorts.
I like this item because it was made with functionality as a priority and has become a functional beauty over time, so I have many opportunities to wear it while also cherishing and loving it.

Example of wear.

Details.

100% cotton (herringbone twill)
Box silhouette, A-body
Shoulder, body and armholes are moderately roomy.
Sleeve length and body length are neither long nor short, so the silhouette is easy to match.

Combinations.

M43 HBT Field Jacket: size 38
Denim : Levi’s 502 60’s Waist 30inch:Length 31inch
Crew neck T-shirt : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-Shirt
Hat : COMES AND GOES
Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
Belts : HTC
New Balance 1700

Conclusion.

This time, we introduced the M43 as a field jacket to be worn in spring and summer. It can be worn as a field jacket, but if you wear it with the feeling of a slightly thicker shirt, you can broaden the range of your outfits. Because it is a genuine military item, it is mainly worn hard, but it is also an excellent outerwear that can be worn with beautiful items and still look elegant.

Shop.

The M43 HBT Field Jacket introduced this time was purchased from Post78.
Post78 handles many high-quality, long-lasting items that the shop owner, who loves clothes, is particular about, and I often shop here. I also enjoy talking about fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop there.

Post78

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