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Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:00 am
by rbinko2001
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.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:05 am
by slydini
I have one and it fits fine.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:18 am
by Holt
me too.I only have had westeds of te rack and they fit great.
measure your chest and get the jacket that fits your chest size.
bests
Holt
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:21 am
by rbinko2001
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.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:55 am
by Indiana Strones
I bought 3 Wested off the rack jackets, and they all fit perfectly. But you have to choose wisely the size.
This is the distressed cowhide:

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:34 pm
by Holt
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
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:37 pm
by rbinko2001
Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.
Randy
Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:53 pm
by IANMCCABE
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.
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.
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:25 pm
by crismans
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!!!

Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:22 am
by IndyFalco
IANMCCABE wrote: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.
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.
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:31 am
by CM
Indiana Strones wrote:I bought 3 Wested off the rack jackets, and they all fit perfectly. But you have to choose wisely the size. :D
This is the distressed cowhide:

If only Wested chose wisely their pockets - those are huge!
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:48 am
by Indiana Strones
CM wrote:
If only Wested chose wisely their pockets - those are huge!
Do you really think the original are so smaller?

Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:06 am
by Doctor_Jones
those big pockets look great. Mine look a lot smaller. Wish they were bigger but it's okay. Can live with them.
Re: Wested "Off the Rack" Sizes
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:51 am
by IANMCCABE
IndyFalco wrote:IANMCCABE wrote: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.
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.
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.
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.
Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:05 pm
by indycurtis
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?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:20 pm
by PSBIndy
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.
Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."
Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:26 pm
by indycurtis
PSBIndy wrote: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.
Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."
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?;
Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:41 pm
by PSBIndy
indycurtis wrote:PSBIndy wrote: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.
Best bet would be to order a custom jacket.....that way there won't be any "surprises."
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?;
Ask someone to measure you or go to a tailor to get accurate measurements.....Wested can't measure you over the phone.

Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:40 pm
by jacksdad
got my 44reg today it's off the rack, fits great except sleeves are too long, so I'm just going take it to the tailor and hem them up a little otherwise looks great.
Re: Size Long for proper sleeve length?
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:30 pm
by indycurtis
PSBIndy wrote:
Ask someone to measure you or go to a tailor to get accurate measurements.....Wested can't measure you over the phone.
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!
