How to Choose a Proper Cloth Jacket Size

How to choose a suit jacket size

How to Choose Your Jacket Size

If you’re used to buying a men’s suit or sport coat from a US retailer, 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

Types of Jacket Fit – Slim and Classic

Slim is our most popular fit, intended to fit close to the body without being restrictive. The jacket length is slightly cropped in line with modern sensibilities.

Classic is a more traditionally-minded fit that starts with a broader chest and features more room across all measurements than our Slim fit to achieve more drape and comfort. It also features a longer back length for a timeless appeal. A great choice for those with broader builds.

40 regular slim fit                 classic fit
Shoulder Width 18.3″ 18.8″
Chest Width 22.0″ 22.8″
Midsection Width 19.2″ 19.9″
Hip Width 20.6″ 20.8″
Center Back Length 29.3″ 29.8″
Left Sleeve Length 24.4″ 24.4″
Right Sleeve Length 24.4″ 24.4″
Sleeve Bicep Width 7.9″ 8.1″
Sleeve Opening Width 5.5″ 5.7″
     
     

Jacket and Sleeve Length – Regular, Short, Tall, and Very Tall

Tailored jackets can be ordered in ‘Short’, ‘Regular’, ‘Tall’, and ‘Very Tall’ sizes to accommodate men of all different heights.

  • Short jackets measure 1.2″ shorter in the sleeve length and center back length than Regular
  • Tall jackets measure 1.2″ longer in the sleeve length and body length than Regular
  • Very Tall jackets measure 2.0″ longer in the sleeve length and body length than Regular

Use the ‘Size Guide’ button on any suit or jacket product page for assistance choosing the right jacket length option, based on your height.

Click Size Guide for help choosing the correct jacket length.

Home Try-On for Jackets

Home Try-On is a program that Proper Cloth offers specifically to help customers create custom jacket, pant, and shirt sizes. This program allows you to try on two standard-size garments and discuss how they fit with one of our fit specialists. Home Try-On is currently available for customers in the United States and Canada only, not including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

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