{"id":4822,"date":"2021-05-04T20:50:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T20:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/?p=4822"},"modified":"2024-10-02T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T16:14:34","slug":"how-jacket-chest-width-should-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-jacket-chest-width-should-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Jacket Chest Width Should Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How It Should Fit: The jacket lapels should rest flat against your chest<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">When you button the top button of your jacket, the lapels should rest smoothly and unbent on your <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">chest<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">. There should be no <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">folds<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">of excess <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">fabric<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">, <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">tension lines<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">, or <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">wrinkles in either the front or back of <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">the jacket <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">where the chest meets the armhole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">The Proper Cloth rule of thumb holds that there should be enough room between your torso and the jacket to allow one hand to fit between them. The goal is to achieve a clean, polished appearance while having fair range of motion<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4825\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4825\" src=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit.png\" alt=\"perfect jacket fit\" width=\"300\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit.png 300w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit-273x500.png 273w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit-76x140.png 76w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/perfect-jacket-fit-55x100.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect Chest Width: Flat lapel, trim silhouette, no tension at the top button.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Chest Width Too Small: Broken or bent lapels<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">One sign that the jacket\u2019s Chest Width may be too small is if the lapels <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">bend out<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> noticeably at the chest area. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">This bending is referred to as<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cbreaking.\u201d<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">If the lapels hug the body too closely, th<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">e tension between the neck area and the buttoned top button of the jacket<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> will<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> cause the lapel to<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cbreak\u201d.<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> The<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> fit will appear shrunken<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> and <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4981\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4981\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4981\" src=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294.jpg\" alt=\"jacket chest width too tight\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-196x131.jpg 196w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33294-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chest Width Too Small: Bending lapels and pulling at the top button.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">Another sign is <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">X-<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">shaped tension lines from the <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">buttoned top <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">button out towards the sides of the torso. I<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">f you see these lines,<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> you should also consider increasing the Midsection Width. Because the Chest and Midsection Widths are connected, they must <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">often<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> be considered <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">simultaneously in order <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">to correct the fit in the torso.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Chest Width Too Large: Excess fabric at the armpits<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">The Chest Width is too large i<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">f the jacket appears particularly full near the armpits<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">.<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">You\u2019ll see e<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">xcess fabric folding where the chest meets the armholes in both the front and back of the jacket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4983\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4983\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4983\" src=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380.jpg\" alt=\"jacket chest width too large\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-196x131.jpg 196w, https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/202106_Product33380-140x93.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chest Width Too Large: Excess fabric at the sides of the chest.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">Whether you prefer a slim or relaxed jacket fit, the jacket torso should highlight your silhouette in a<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs h-lsquo\">\u2018V\u2019<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> shape<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">:<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> wider at the shoulders, gradually tapering down to the midsection. Your body should be complemented by the fit with clean lines around the edges of the garment and few wrinkles on the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Jacket vs. Shirt Chest Width Measurements: Why are they different?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">You<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> may notice that your jacket\u2019s Chest Width measurement is smaller than that of<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> your shirt<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">s<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">. Th<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">at\u2019<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">s because <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>shirts<\/b><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>are<\/b><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>designed to offer range of motion<\/b><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">when you\u2019re going about your daily activities, <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">while <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>jackets<\/b><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>are<\/b><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"><b>designed to offer a trim appearance<\/b><\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> when your arms are at rest. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">Your jacket is <\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">meant to fit closer to your body <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">and not necessarily provide wide range of motion,<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">whereas your shirt must leave more space around your body so you can move freely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">Your preference for either<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> a slim or relaxed fit in shirts and jackets will determine just how much these measurements differ. <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">U<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">ltimately th<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\">e two garments<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> will fit and measure differently in the chest area<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> because they\u2019re designed for different purposes, but they will fit you the way their intended purpose requires.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Local Tailoring: Can a tailor adjust my jacket chest width?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">Yes. A tailor can increase the jacket Chest Width by about 0.4\u201d<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs h-lparen\">(0.8\u201d<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> in circumference), and reduce<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zgz122zbruhl8jz73zez71znz90zrz88zz75zz82zbz87zz67zaz84ztz86zz72zxvz87z\"> it<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> up to 1\u201d<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs h-lparen\">(2\u201d<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\"> in circumference) without affecting the jacket\u2019s structure noticeably. For alterations requiring more dramatic changes to the fit, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/fit-advice\">submitting a Fit Advice Request<\/a> to get custom size recommendations for a potential remake.<\/span><span class=\" author-d-4z65zz66zl57z75zyiz66zfr2fz87zwz89znuiz90zz77zz79zb7tupz78zz89ztjitz87zz65zjx01fz88zqz76zz88z1qz90zs\">\u00a0<\/span><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/propercloth.com\/reference\/how-much-can-your-tailored-clothing-garment-be-altered-by-a-tailor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More information on how Proper Cloth garments can be altered by a tailor.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How It Should Fit: The jacket lapels should rest flat against your chest When you button the top button of your jacket, the lapels should rest smoothly and unbent on your chest. 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