Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
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- rbinko2001
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Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
I was looking into purchasing a Wested "off the rack" jacket. I wanted to know if anyone has purchased one before, and how well do they fit? Any info would be great.
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If you get a jacket that is exactly in your chest size, does it fit snug when you zip it up, or are they made bigger to allow for layers of clothes underneath? I am a 42 chest but I want a jacket that has a little room. Should I get a 42 or would a 44 be better? One other thing, do the jackets only come in regular? I am 6'3" and don't know if a regular cut would be too short.
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if your chest is 42'' you can get the 42 jacket.you are 6'3 then maby you should get a 42 long.I think the standard 42 is a bit short on you.
the standard jacket has about 4 extra inches in chest room for movement so yes you should be able to zipp up the jacket and not feeling to snug
the special rotla jacket has about 2 inches of chest room for movement.this jacket is a bit snugger for SA look.
and dont forget,...calling Peter would be the best thing to do before you get a jacket.he is an incredible nice man to talk to and he knows his stuff
hope that helps
Holt
the standard jacket has about 4 extra inches in chest room for movement so yes you should be able to zipp up the jacket and not feeling to snug
the special rotla jacket has about 2 inches of chest room for movement.this jacket is a bit snugger for SA look.
and dont forget,...calling Peter would be the best thing to do before you get a jacket.he is an incredible nice man to talk to and he knows his stuff
hope that helps
Holt
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Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
I just got a 44 west head goat off the rack I'm a 43 inch chest and 5' 11'' it fits me fine with enough room for a sweater underneath which is what i wanted the 42 would of been tight on my upper arms and chest, hope this helps.rbinko2001 wrote:I was looking into purchasing a Wested "off the rack" jacket. I wanted to know if anyone has purchased one before, and how well do they fit? Any info would be great.
Thanks.
This page is really helpful for finding your jacket size and determining if you need a regular or long.
http://www.huffmansbigandtall.com/howtosize.html
By the way, do the same rules apply to the custom jackets? I'm a 46" chest. I would like to have a little room to wear a sweater or something similar in the winter. Do I need to go with a 46 or 48? The difference could be $20!!!
http://www.huffmansbigandtall.com/howtosize.html
By the way, do the same rules apply to the custom jackets? I'm a 46" chest. I would like to have a little room to wear a sweater or something similar in the winter. Do I need to go with a 46 or 48? The difference could be $20!!!
Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
IANMCCABE, i happen to have your same measurements, can I ask you what your weight is? I'm in the process of purchasing a "off the rack" by the end of the week.IANMCCABE wrote:I just got a 44 west head goat off the rack I'm a 43 inch chest and 5' 11'' it fits me fine with enough room for a sweater underneath which is what i wanted the 42 would of been tight on my upper arms and chest, hope this helps.rbinko2001 wrote:I was looking into purchasing a Wested "off the rack" jacket. I wanted to know if anyone has purchased one before, and how well do they fit? Any info would be great.
Thanks.
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Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
Sorry if this reply is a bit late i am 13 stone 2 and a 34 inch waist so in Lbs that is about 185ibs.IndyFalco wrote:IANMCCABE, i happen to have your same measurements, can I ask you what your weight is? I'm in the process of purchasing a "off the rack" by the end of the week.IANMCCABE wrote:I just got a 44 west head goat off the rack I'm a 43 inch chest and 5' 11'' it fits me fine with enough room for a sweater underneath which is what i wanted the 42 would of been tight on my upper arms and chest, hope this helps.rbinko2001 wrote:I was looking into purchasing a Wested "off the rack" jacket. I wanted to know if anyone has purchased one before, and how well do they fit? Any info would be great.
Thanks.
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Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Is it better to get a size long to ensure proper sleeve length? I'm 5'11" chest 40, and I debating if I should size L for sleeves, but then I'm not sure if that will make the jacket hang too low.
Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."indycurtis wrote:Is it better to get a size long to ensure proper sleeve length? I'm 5'11" chest 40, and I debating if I should size L for sleeves, but then I'm not sure if that will make the jacket hang too low.
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Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
I was thinking about it, but I'm sort of terrified of messing up my measurements. I may need to just call and talk to someone at Wested. Any ordering advice to make sure there are no 'surprises?;PSBIndy wrote:Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."indycurtis wrote:Is it better to get a size long to ensure proper sleeve length? I'm 5'11" chest 40, and I debating if I should size L for sleeves, but then I'm not sure if that will make the jacket hang too low.
Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Ask someone to measure you or go to a tailor to get accurate measurements.....Wested can't measure you over the phone.indycurtis wrote:I was thinking about it, but I'm sort of terrified of messing up my measurements. I may need to just call and talk to someone at Wested. Any ordering advice to make sure there are no 'surprises?;PSBIndy wrote:Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."indycurtis wrote:Is it better to get a size long to ensure proper sleeve length? I'm 5'11" chest 40, and I debating if I should size L for sleeves, but then I'm not sure if that will make the jacket hang too low.
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Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
I know... but it'd be pretty awesome if they could! And make trying to make sure to get the right lengths and measurements so much easier!PSBIndy wrote: Ask someone to measure you or go to a tailor to get accurate measurements.....Wested can't measure you over the phone.