Women Pitch Black B3 Shearling Jacket

Women Pitch Black B3 Shearling Jacket

The Women Pitch Black B3 Shearling Jacket takes the warmest jacket pattern there is and puts it in the least heritage-looking colour available. Original B3s were natural brown; pitch black removes the vintage-aircraft association entirely, which makes the jacket far easier to wear with modern clothes.

• Material: Genuine shearling sheepskin
• Fit: Regular fit, women's cut
• Closure: Front zip with collar straps
• Color: Pitch black with natural cream wool
• Care: Brush the wool, wipe the hide, specialist cleaning only

Why black changes the jacket

Brown shearling always reads as a reference — to aviation, to ranching, to a particular decade. It asks the rest of the outfit to agree with it. Pitch black asks nothing: it works with grey, navy, white, denim and black without any thought about tone.

Against the cream fleece at the collar and cuffs it also produces the sharpest contrast possible, so the shearling reads clearly from a distance rather than blending into the hide.

Cut for women

Shearling is thick, so pattern errors that a thin jacket hides become obvious here. A men's block sized down puts the shoulder seam past the shoulder point and bunches the sleeve head; on a jacket this substantial that reads as borrowed rather than oversized.

This is drafted on a women's block — narrower shoulder, shorter sleeve so the cuff finishes at the wrist, shorter back length. It stays a substantial jacket, because shearling always is, but the proportions are intentional.

Fit, wear and honest notes

Take your normal size — the pattern already allows for the fleece. Collar straps close the throat against wind or unbuckle so the collar folds back.

Honest points: heavy and bulky, both of which are the warmth. It is a fashion jacket rather than military surplus, with no genuine service insignia. Avoid heavy rain, never dry it near direct heat, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner.

Made to order, XS to 5XL and custom

Made after you order in XS to 5XL, plus Custom — chest, shoulder, sleeve and back length. On a thick jacket, accurate measurements change how it hangs. Free shipping, secure checkout, and honest pricing on genuine sheepskin.

Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet

Related: Women B3 Leather Jackets for brown versions, Shearling Jackets for the wider range, Women Leather Jackets for the full women's range, and Women Bomber Jackets for lighter shapes. Browse at Leather Outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Were original B3 jackets black?

No, they were natural brown. Black is a modern interpretation, which is why it reads contemporary.

Is it cut for women?

Yes — narrower shoulder, shorter sleeve and back length, not a men's block sized down.

Is the fur real?

It is real sheepskin with the wool attached — shearling.

Should I size up?

No. The pattern already allows for the fleece thickness.

Do I need a scarf?

Usually not — the collar closes at the throat, which is what it was designed to do.

How should it be cleaned?

Brush the wool, wipe the hide, and use a specialist sheepskin cleaner — never a standard dry cleaner.

Do you offer custom sizing?

Yes — XS to 5XL plus Custom to your own measurements.