Barbour Border

[Alex Clyne]

Morning chaps.

I am looking at buying a Barbour Border jacket. That style of jacket is one that I have appreciated and have decided to make the twenty year investment into one. The problem arises with sizing. I wear a 44L in suit jackets and so I was wondering if, in order to get the best fit, seeing as I would at least wear a jumper underneath it, I would need to go up to a 46? Chances are I wouldn't wear a suit jacket underneath it at all (I have a beautiful wool double breasted coat for that) but would a 44 be too small for layering?

Any help on the matter would be much appreciated.

P.S. I know that the best way to find out the right size for me is to go to a shop and try them on but I have gone over my town with a fine comb and found nary a Border anywhere.

Thanks!

 

[zippyh]

I think the Border is cut similar to the Beaufort (i.e. gigantic).
http://www.bestinthecountry.co.uk/country-clothing/unisex___mens_wax_jackets_buyers_guide/917_i.html
You should have no problem fitting a size 44 over your suit jacket and you might even want to size down.

 

[Alex Clyne]

Many thanks zippyh. Looking at getting one as a Christmas/birthday present - this was a good deal of help!