Finding a Chest Size for a Wested

[Castor Dioscuri]

I'll be ordering another Wested, as my current order of a non-Indy jacket is currently being cut, and I have a question regarding chest sizes for a Wested:

My blazer/shirt size is a 38, and so I'm assuming that the same would go for a the jacket? However, do you guys recommend ordering a size or more up (for example, should I order a size 40 despite being a 38), or should I just go with the 38?

Fyi, my current jacket being made is a 38, but I want the fit on the Indy to be perfect, albeit a little loose for that screen-accurate look, and to give me some room to bulk up into.

[PLATON]

Or order an 80s fit?
I have the same questions.

[Indiana Kev]

For me I am a size 43, which does not exist. So 42s are a bit tight, and 44s just a bit too big. So I went with the 44 and got the 80s cut to offset that and I think it fits pretty good.

[Castor Dioscuri]

Hmm, does anyone think ordering a size 40 (w/ 80s cut) for a chest size 38 would be a little too big? I've seen some of the pics posted here, and while I do want a good fit, some of the custom made jackets just look a little too form-fitting imo.

[Indiana G]

i've ordered the same size as my suit jacket and wested has always been bang on with the 80's cut. my first and last were 42's which makes for a nice close fit as the jacket was intended. my second was a 44 which fits really well on the shoulders but the rest is a little loose (a little too non-indy for my taste but makes for a great jacket to have layers under).

i say go pick the best fitting blazer that you have, the blazer that compliments your form quite well and feed that size to wested and they'll do the rest.

cheers

[Ken]

It all depends. I usually would take a 38 in most chest sizes but after owning Indy jackets realised I am prob closer to a 36 for a more fitting jacket.

Just send your measurements and request the type of fit you want.

Ken