Fit & sizing

Get the fit right

How a jacket should fit, how to measure yourself and how to avoid the most common sizing mistakes.

ShoulderChestWaistSleeveLength
The five measurements that decide how a jacket fits: shoulder, chest, waist, sleeve and length.

Fit guides

ShouldersChestWaistSleeve
How to Measure Yourself for a Jacket
Too narrowSeam sits inside the shoulderRightSeam meets the shoulder pointToo wideSeam drops down the arm● shoulder point
How a Jacket Should Fit at the Shoulders, Chest and Waist
Wrist boneToo shortWrist on showRightCovers the wrist boneToo longCovers the hand
Are Your Jacket Sleeves Too Long or Too Short?
ShellWind and rainMid layerFleece or lightinsulationBase layerMoves sweatoff the skin
How Much Room to Leave for Layering
SlimClose to the bodyRegularRoom for a jumperRelaxedRoom for thick layers
Slim vs Regular vs Relaxed Fit
ShoulderChestWaistSleeveLength
Why Jacket Sizes Differ Between Brands
SlimClose to the bodyRegularRoom for a jumperRelaxedRoom for thick layers
Common Jacket Sizing Mistakes

The four-minute fitting room check

  1. Shoulders first

    The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder. It is the one thing a tailor cannot really fix.

  2. Reach forward

    Stretch both arms out in front. The cuffs should still cover your wrist bones and the back should not pull tight.

  3. Try it with layers

    Wear the thickest jumper or fleece you will put under it in January, not the T-shirt you wore to the shop.

  4. Check the length

    A rain jacket should cover your waistband when you lift your arms. A winter coat should cover your hips at least.

Start with the overview

A woman in a camel wool coat adjusting her cuff beside a stone wall in green countryside.

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