Wested Sleeves

RelicHunter · Post by **RelicHunter** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:39 pm

How did those of you with Wested jackets measure your sleeve lengths?

Mr. Das · Post by **Mr. Das** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:09 pm

It's listed on the website that you should measure from your shoulder tip to your FIRST thumb knuckle.
This may be a personal prefernce, but I measure mine to the SECOND thumb knuclke.
Just keep in mind that the jacket will shorten a bit over time as you wrinkle it out. Also when you level your arms(ie. driving) the sleeve will shorten quite a bit and might look a bit weird.

RelicHunter · Post by **RelicHunter** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:41 pm

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I had done it correctly.

Flattery · Post by **Flattery** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:03 pm

It's adviseable to add 1 cm to the measurement (if you're measuring to the first knuckle) since the sleeves will wrinkle over time and ride up some. This is personal preference, but I highly recommend it.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:57 pm

Flattery wrote:It's adviseable to add 1 cm to the measurement (if you're measuring to the first knuckle) since the sleeves will wrinkle over time and ride up some. This is personal preference, but I highly recommend it.

Yes, but where they ride up from the first knuckle, then leaves them the 'correct' length. If they ride up, and are still at that knuckle area, the sleeves look overly long, IMHO.

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:23 pm

Get 'em tapered and you won't have to deal with overly long sleeves.

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:02 am

You mean because even if they are overlong they will catch on the thumb?