Common questions

How do I know my waistcoat size?

How do I know my waistcoat size?

Waistcoats are ordered by chest size only, and will normally be the same chest as the jacket. The only times this ought to differ are: If the wearer’s stomach measures greater than their chest measurement, then we would recommend selecting 1 size bigger for the waistcoat than the jacket.

What is waistcoat length?

Correct Waistcoat Length The rule of thumb is that a single-breasted waistcoat front should end about an inch lower than your trouser’s waistband, and its back should end just at the base of the waistband.

What size is 38 in waistcoat?

MEN’S WAISTCOATS SIZE GUIDE

Size Chest Measurement
Inches CM
38″ 38 96
40″ 40 101
42″ 42 106

What size is 40 r?

Men’s Suit Size Chart

Coat Chest Neck
38R 36 – 38 14.5 – 15.5
39R 37 – 39 15 – 16.5
40R 38 – 40 15 – 16.5
41R 39 – 41 15.5 – 16.5

What size is a 34 waistcoat?

Men’s waistcoat sizes measured in inches

Chest 34 36
Waist 28 30
Back neck to waist 18.5 18.5

What chest size is a large waistcoat?

Waistcoat Size Chart

size XS L
Chest 34” 43”
Tummy
Back length
Front length

What size waistcoat is XL?

Waistcoat Size Chart

Standard Size S XL
Chest (inch) 34-36 46-48

What size is a 44 vest?

Men’s Vest Size Chart

Size Chest (inches)
42 40 – 42
44 42 – 44
46 44 – 46
48 46 – 48

What is 40R?

40R is a medium. The size tables may be giving the actual measurements off the garments, a 40 inch chest is pretty normal for a size small sweater.

What 40R means?

Examples. 40R Suit/Jacket/Coat would be 40” chest with regular body length and regular sleeve length – Refer to Brand Size Guide for actual measurements.

How many measurements do you need for a waistcoat?

We need three measurements to make your waistcoat fit you. The chest, the waist and the back length. Please do NOT ever measure other garments to get these measurements, only measure yourself. This will give the correct measurement for your garment.

How big is an ASOS size 40 waistcoat?

The lengths of ASOS Waistcoats vary according to style. On average size 40″ length measures 27.5 inches / 71cm down the centre back from neck to hem.

Why is it important for a waistcoat to fit?

It’s particularly important that your waistcoat fit well in your body because it can adversely affect the fit of your jacket if it doesn’t. If you’ve spent the time and money to get your jacket to fit your torso beautifully, there’s no sense in ruining that by throwing a boxy waistcoat underneath it.

Where does the back of a waistcoat end?

The rule of thumb is that a single-breasted waistcoat front should end about an inch lower than your trouser’s waistband, and its back should end just at the base of the waistband. The graphics above and below demonstrate this.

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