Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Measure your size
• Part 2 of 3: Sizing a tight-fitting coat
• Part 3 of 3: Sizing a Loose Coat
• Tips
• What do you need

The coat is a traditional part of a working man's wardrobe. It should fit the suit and provide a warm and stylish look. An integral part of buying a coat is sizing it correctly so that it looks like it was sewn on you, even if you didn't spend on a haute couture garment.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Measure your size

1. 1 Take a soft tape measure. Take off your shirt and take an accurate measurement of your chest. Place the measuring tape around your underarms along the widest horizontal line of your chest.
2. 2 Lower your arms to your sides before measuring. Your ribcage will expand when you lower your arms.
3. 3 Record your measurements. You will need to add and subtract a few centimeters before you find your armpit size.

Part 2 of 3: Sizing a tight-fitting coat

1. 1 For a tight-fitting coat, add 7-10 centimeters to your bust measurement. This is the breathing space you need and the coat will fit snugly on you.
2. 2 Divide the measurement in half to find the length between the armpits. This is the benchmark used by many coat manufacturers. If your chest measurement was 1 meter, then your measurement of the length between the armpits for a tight-fitting coat will be 60 centimeters after you add another 10 centimeters.
3. 3 Use these measurements when shopping for a Chesterfield, Crombie, rug or British overcoat.
4. 4 Choose a 3/4 length coat if you want it to look tighter. 3/4 length is the more popular modern, tight-fitting style. This coat should end just above the knees.
5. 5 Wear clothing that is the same thickness as the clothing you would normally wear with your coat. Button up all the buttons on your coat and see if there are any ruffles that indicate the coat is too tight.
6. 6 If you're browsing vintage coats, look for a slightly smaller size. Then the sizes were made a little larger, taking into account the thicker fabric of the suits.

Part 3 of 3: Sizing a Loose Coat

1. 1 For a loose coat, add 15-20 centimeters to your bust measurement. Choose a loose-fitting coat if you are wearing many layers of clothing, tweed suits, or three-piece suits.
2. 2 Divide this measurement in half to determine the length between the armpits. This is the benchmark used by many coat manufacturers. If the measurement of the chest was 1 meter, then you need to add 15-20 centimeters and divide the amount in half to get the length between the armpits of 61-64 centimeters.
3. 3 Use this type of measurement when shopping for vintage coats. In previous decades, costumes were made from a rougher fabric, so they should be slightly larger than they are today.
4. 4 Use free metering when shopping for raglan or polo.
5. 5 For a more modern look, opt for a 3/4 length coat. For a classic look, opt for a full-length coat. This coat should reach down to the ankles.
6. 6 Head to the store while wearing the suit you would normally wear under this coat. Button up all the buttons on your coat and see if there are any x-ruffles on the chest and armpits. Choose a larger size for a smoother fit.
7. 7 Opt for a trench coat if you are looking for a coat that will allow a lot of flexibility with different types of clothing. In addition to the buttons, this coat can also have a belt, so a loose fit will suit any style of clothing.

Tips

• Coats are double-breasted and single-breasted. Double-breasted options can be slightly warmer, thicker, and more formal.

What do you need

• Soft roulette
• Pencil
• Paper
• Calculator (optional)
• Suit for coat