What are jacket sizes?
Jackets typically come in short (S), regular (R), and long (L) lengths, although some brands offer extra short (XS) and extra long (XL) lengths as well. Usually, these lengths correspond with your overall height.
If you’re used to buying tailored clothing from US retailers, you’ll know that your suit jacket size should roughly translate to your chest circumference as measured in inches. For a slimmer fit, choose a jacket size ~1″ smaller than your (body measurement) chest circumference. For a more relaxed, classic fit, choose the jacket size closest to your actual measured chest circumference.
If you’re not familiar with tailored jacket sizes, use the guide below as a reference:
– If your t-shirt size = S, choose jacket size = 36
– If your t-shirt size = M, choose jacket size = 38
– If your t-shirt size = L, choose jacket size = 42
– If your t-shirt size = XL, choose jacket size = 44
Classic is a “Drop 6″ fit and a more generous, boxy cut. This has more room around the midsection and is great for guys with larger midsections.
Slim is a “Drop 8” size and is a good, standard slim fit. This is suggested for guys in good shape that want a trim fit around the waist. For reference, our ready-to-wear (in-stock) Hudson jackets are cut in the exact same size as the corresponding MTO slim fit.
Extra Slim is a “Drop 10” fit and extremely trim. “Drop” refers to the decrease in circumference from one’s chest to waist. Drop 10 means the waist is 10” smaller in overall circumference than the chest of the jacket. This is suggested for muscular men with larger chest/shoulders and particularly slim waists that want a very tailored fit.
Note: While some may interpret Extra Slim fit to mean a size ideal for those of a very slender build, this is not correct. A Slim and an Extra Slim fit jacket of the same size (e.g. 40, see below) will have the same chest, shoulder, and sleeve dimensions. The main difference will be an increased drop (taper) from the chest width down to the midsection width in our Extra Slim fit models.
Tailored jackets can be ordered in ‘Short’, ‘Long’, and ‘Regular’ sizes to accommodate men of all different heights.
Long jackets measure 1 3/16″ longer in the sleeve length and body length than Regular jackets, while Short jackets measure 1 3/16″ shorter in the sleeve length and body length than Regular.
Here’s a simple guide to decide whether you should choose a Short, Regular, or Long size based on your height:
Avoid fashion catastrophes and look your best when you wear the perfect fitting jacket. With our charts for US jacket sizes for men, women and kids, conversions to EU and UK sizes, and easy-to-use measurement guide, finding that ideal size is a snap. Just follow our measuring instructions, record your size in inches, and select your US or International jacket sizes.
Use this size chart to find your US jacket size for men.
Look up the perfect size for a woman’s jacket in our jacket size chart.
In the kids’ jacket size chart below, you’ll find the best US jacket size for your boy/girl — at least until he or she outgrows it. Sizes are based on the child’s weight in pounds and length or height in inches.
All measurements should be taken close to the body, “loosely snug” but not constrictive. Please remember not to measure over bulky outerwear. Basically, you want to wear what you normally would under the jacket. And like a tango, taking your measurements will work a lot better with two people.
As in the men’s measurement, all dimensions should be measured close to the body and over the clothes you would normally wear beneath the jacket.
In some cases, the jacket sizes for Europeans diverge from their American counterparts. More detailed information about European Sizes can be found here. Depending on your body height, the European jacket size falls into one of the following three groups:
Men’s sizes are divided into normal, slim and small. Jackets are available for three distinct figure types:
As coats are usually a costlier investment, you quite likely will want it to last longer. So making sure the fit is exactly right is more important than ever. Coats are normally worn over different combinations of clothing (e.g., suits, sweaters, sometimes even jackets). So it is critical that the chosen coat does not end up being too tight.
