Jackets Fit Advisor

The fit advisor for men's jackets helps you determine if a jacket is the right fit for your figure and your body constitution. All pieces of clothing should be adjusted to your body, thus the same goes for jackets.



People have different body sizes, different proportions and different clothing sizes. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to details because they are decisive. This is the only way you can see if a jacket is fitted on you.


Here are the aspects you need to consider when fitting a jacket:
1. The collar/lapel

2. The shoulders

3. The sleeves

4. The upper body

5. The hem

6. The closure/button bar



1. The collar/lapel

The collar of a jacket should go to about the middle of the neck and not stick out. Make sure that no pleats form in the back area below the collar. If the jacket has a lapel, it should roll smoothly above the first button and then lie flat. The lapels, the back of the jacket and the chest should not be too tight.

2. The shoulders

The shoulder seams should be straight and lie flat without any dents being formed. They should reach at least the end of the clavicle but not extend too far. Usually, if the shoulder seams are too long, the jacket has a poor fit. You should feel any pressure when you move your shoulders. If you do, you should look for a looser jacket.

3. The sleeves

The sleeves should cover the bones of your wrist if you bend your arms slightly at the sides.

4. The upper body

Most jacket models should be securely fastened in order to have a good appearance, but this is obviously a question of model and personal clothing style. If a jacket forms horizontal lines in the back, pulls on the hips and opens up the slot on the back (if the jacket has one), then it is definitely too small.

You should raise and lower your arms when trying on a jacket to see if it slips back into its original position without you having to put it there. Pay attention to the area between the waist and the hips because the jacket should slide down over the hips without any wrinkles being formed.

Make sure the armholes are wide enough to allow you to move your arm comfortably and freely.
Note: mens jackets with a very good fit are usually more uncomfortable than those with a poor fit!

5. The hem

If you look at the hem of your jacket from the side, it should have a quiet, straight course (of course, this applies to jacket models with straight hems).

Make sure that the hem does not protrude anywhere or roll inward or outward.

6. The closure/button bar

You should sit down comfortably when the jacket is closed. Mens suit jackets are sometimes equipped with buttons. Well, if the buttons form wrinkles in the shape of the letter X, then it is too tight and you should look for another one. If the jacket has a zipper, you should be able to close it without effort.

Have fun trying out jackets!