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mfad15mo ago
birdplen

Overcoat sizing

Haven't really lived anywhere that needs a proper coat, so I'm a bit clueless when it comes to sizing them. This one is an XL, a size larger than I'd buy for other items. Is the fit OK? Is sizing up normal or is it a maker-dependent thing?
8 Replies
birdplen
birdplen15mo ago
c.f. this old wool one I saw recently - definitely a bit big I think, felt like I was wrapped in a bolt of cloth when done up (and way too heavy for sydney weather)
SpicyPinkPasta
SpicyPinkPasta15mo ago
i like the oversized look the 2nd one is a touch big but not like a deal breaker for me 1st one looks good to me thoiugh theres no universal sizing situation its pretty much a try it on and see kinda thing measurements and all that
birdplen
birdplen15mo ago
ty for the sanity check, might have to start sneaking tape measures into stores to make online shopping easier lol
aayushu
aayushu15mo ago
Are you going to wear a sweater/jacket underneath it? The second one looks too big on you imo, but that's more the cut than the raw size. First one looks good but a little shorter than what I'd like. But longer overcoats are more formal so it depends what you like and are looking for
book
book15mo ago
The fit actually seems perfect on the first coat - body length and shoulders in particular are perfect. Sleeves look just a touch short but not a huge deal.
Matthew Noorbakhsh
I think the second one is way better
KissGo-Goat
KissGo-Goat15mo ago
The second one looks better but I think it's not down to size but to the actual coat
birdplen
birdplen15mo ago
yeah I think I'd rather have a longer one, and prefer the look of wool coats (it's hard to find ones with the right weight though) I think I have room to layer under the first one. yeah I'm eternally cursed with monkey arms so I usually just take the L there yeah I agree, I'd prefer a wool one myself, and love the big lapels
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