I recently purchased a Brookstorm overcoat at the recent sale. I am around a 42.5-43 chest, and I mainly intended to wear it with dress shirts and sweaters, so I wanted to fit a bit more snugly. I tried on a 44L and it just looked too big on me. I then tried on a 42L which fit much better so I went with it. However, after wearing it for awhile, I realize it restricts my movement to a fair degree. The chest is not too big as I have room to spare there, but I am thinking the shoulders may have an issue. The shoulder seams line up well with my shoulders and look good when I am standing (arms at sides), but I feel tightness and restriction when driving or moving my shoulders forward (like you do when you give someone a hug).
Opinions? Am I right that the shoulders are likely the issue? Or does it sound like I am just wrong about the chest measure? Or is this normal? I am debating whether or not to try and return the coat and maybe have one tailored for me (there is a local guy who will probably make me one for a similar price, but not in that fabric).
Opinions? Am I right that the shoulders are likely the issue? Or does it sound like I am just wrong about the chest measure? Or is this normal? I am debating whether or not to try and return the coat and maybe have one tailored for me (there is a local guy who will probably make me one for a similar price, but not in that fabric).
