overcoats: size up or true size?
im in the market for overcoats, and while i dont know my regular size in them, i learned that i could just grab one of my suit jackets and look at their sizing (36R).
given that i plan to wear sweaters and other layers underneath the overcoat, should i size up to make room (38R)? but i also read online that overcoats already account for this by measuring more than the tagged size:
The label size of an overcoat should correspond to the size of your chest, just like a suit coat would. So if you have a 42 inch chest, you wear a size 42 jacket and a size 42 overcoat. Generally speaking, the chest of an overcoat will measure about four inches more than its tagged size – so a size 42 will be about 46", giving you room for your suit or sport coat underneath.https://putthison.com/q-answer-overcoat-sizing-aaron-writes-to-ask/
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Q & Answer: Overcoat Sizing
Aaron writes to ask: When it comes to sizing, do overcoat sizes match suit sizing, or do you buy commensurately...
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The easiest way to be sure if buying secondhand without the ability to try on would be to check the measurements provided by the seller
P2P or Pit to Pit size is what you would be looking for as described above
if trying on new coats then you could wear the clothes you would intend to wear under the coat to the store
That and shoulder (seam to seam)
yeah thats what i originally planned
You generally want it a bit larger than your actual body measurements since you'll be wearing clothing under
if you plan on layering or using it as an overcoat, make sure theres room
Beyond that, it's just variance in cuts from brand to brand and what look you want to go for
It's usually the same as your suit size tho, unless you plan on wearing it over suits
Rather than body measurements, I'd rec comparing with measurments of an item you have at home, or of something you try on in store, that has your goal fit already
easiest one these days, if you dont have an item to compare with at home, is probably uniqlo, since they offer item measurements now
I'm also a 36r, my suit is 19"-20" p2p and my overcoats are 21"+
what do you typically wear under your overcoats?
all kinds of stuff lol
the only thing that's iffy is my fleece because that is also chunky. I'm in the market for around 23" p2p rn
but like, they are supposed to be huge because they need to fit over the chunkiest outfit you wanna wear.
what's your stature? im 5'9" ~140lbs
I am personally anti-body type dressing, important thing is I wear the same suit size as you!