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It's something like this. I haven't measured my actual chest, but I know I like the chest on my sport coats to be 20.5". This translates to a 38 sport coat for most brands. Some people want it skin tight, some like it baggy. I wouldn't recommend using your actual chest measurement and adding some specific number to it. Just find a sport coat that works for you and measure it.
The size number on the garment should represent the measurement of your chest. It does not represent the actual measurements of the garment. A good explanation from Spier & Mackay's website:
"For example, if you measure your chest to be 40 inches, the jacket chest [measurement, not marked size] should be between 42" - 43" for a slim but comfortable fit."
What he's saying is that a jacket made for a man with a 38" chest—and therefore tagged 38—should actually have a larger chest measurement—say, 40"—so that there will be some wiggle room. Skin tight is too tight.
Never mind. Answered as I was typing, I see, but no way to delete.
Yes, you’ve got that right. Think of when you’re buying trousers. If your thigh is 20 inches in circumference and your pants are also 20 inches in circumference, the fabric is going to be painted onto your legs, with no room for drape. It’s the same phenomenon with the chest measurements.
I’m sorta in the market for a houndstooth jacket like in the first pic - is this S and M?My last few days and return to this thread.
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No sir, it's a green/white houndstooth solbiati by suitsupply. I got it in the last outlet sale.I’m sorta in the market for a houndstooth jacket like in the first pic - is this S and M?
Thanks - I’m actually on my way to SS this afternoon so will ask if there are any left. Great looking jacket!No sir, it's a green/white houndstooth solbiati by suitsupply. I got it in the last outlet sale.