I'm going to order a Wested jacket from ebay that's premade. I'm have some concerns about what size to get. can anyone help.
I stand 5.7
I weigh 140
Measuring under the arms round the chest (loose fit) is 38 0r 39 inches
Measuring the sleeve length from the shoulder to the cuff is 22 inches
From neck to beltline is 19 inches
I'm thinking a 40 would be fine, I tried a 42 on at a store and it was about 2 sizes too big and I think a 39 might be too small.
George
Need help sizing jacket
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Hi George,
Keep in mind that if you're in your teens or early twenties, you may want to order it slightly larger than your current size.
(You will probably grow a bit)
I know that other members have more specific insight/advice regarding your question.
Also be sure to review previous posts in the Leather Jacket forum.
I'm sure you'll love the jacket.
Best Regards,
Keep in mind that if you're in your teens or early twenties, you may want to order it slightly larger than your current size.
(You will probably grow a bit)
I know that other members have more specific insight/advice regarding your question.
Also be sure to review previous posts in the Leather Jacket forum.
I'm sure you'll love the jacket.
Best Regards,
actually i'd recommend ordering in your actual size.
i ordered slightly bigger (measured 40 ordered a 41) and it's a little too big for my likeing. it's a great jacket and ill wear it - but i wish it was a little bit smaller.
and if you do put on *alot* of weight that you cant fit into it anymore then buy another one later =P
i ordered slightly bigger (measured 40 ordered a 41) and it's a little too big for my likeing. it's a great jacket and ill wear it - but i wish it was a little bit smaller.
and if you do put on *alot* of weight that you cant fit into it anymore then buy another one later =P
I'm 5'8", 159 lbs. with a 41.5" chest and a 30" waist. My suit size is 40 short. I gave Wested the requested measurements (nothing more, nothing less) and recieved a 40 short that fits perfectly.
At 140, a 40 might be a tad loose around the chest and torso, but nothing that a few months of bench and shoulder presses can't solve.
Of more concern would be the sleeve and shoulder lengths. A 40R'd probably be too long and drapey for a 5'7" frame and for a tighter, closer fit, you might wanna get a 40S.
If you plan on staying around 140 lbs., a 39 would be a better fit.
All that aside, I recommend that you just get one custom-made. It takes longer, sure, but you'll end up getting the best jacket you've ever owned.
At 140, a 40 might be a tad loose around the chest and torso, but nothing that a few months of bench and shoulder presses can't solve.
Of more concern would be the sleeve and shoulder lengths. A 40R'd probably be too long and drapey for a 5'7" frame and for a tighter, closer fit, you might wanna get a 40S.
If you plan on staying around 140 lbs., a 39 would be a better fit.
All that aside, I recommend that you just get one custom-made. It takes longer, sure, but you'll end up getting the best jacket you've ever owned.
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I prefer smaller fitting jackets
I ordered mine actually a hair smaller and love it, keep in mind, indy had fairly short sleeves on his jacket, at least the Raiders, which is the one I modeled my Wested after...
Snakes... why did it have to be snakes?
I measured from the shoulder seam of a well fitting jacket to my wrist, (even though it turned about to be around 3/4 of an inch shorter than the jacket's natural sleeve... Glad I went with the shortened... it feels right)
I ordered mine actually a hair smaller and love it, keep in mind, indy had fairly short sleeves on his jacket, at least the Raiders, which is the one I modeled my Wested after...
Snakes... why did it have to be snakes?
I measured from the shoulder seam of a well fitting jacket to my wrist, (even though it turned about to be around 3/4 of an inch shorter than the jacket's natural sleeve... Glad I went with the shortened... it feels right)
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