How to Measure for a Coat or a Dress Jacket
Buying a nice dress jacket or a coat is normally quite expensive for a quality product. Dress jackets or coats are normally worn for special occasions such as balls, banquets and cocktail parties, or for executive work attire. To ensure that the coat or jacket fits properly, have yourself measured and fitted. Going to a professional tailor or dress coat retail store is a great way to get fitted for a coat, however you can measure yourself at home by following a few guidelines. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove any bulky clothing that you may be wearing. This will ensure an accurate measurement for fitting.
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Raise your arms slightly and wrap the measuring tape around your chest. Ensure that the tape is positioned over the shoulder blades and around the fullest point of the chest. This will give you your bust or chest size.
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Extend the tape from the corner of your underarm down to your wrist. This will be your sleeve length, and sleeve length determines coat length.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have an old coat that fits well, check the tag to see if the fitting measurements are inside. This will help you avoid going to the tailor or measuring yourself.
Get fitted once a year for a dress jacket or coat. Everyone's weight is subject to fluctuations and this will help to ensure that you stay properly fitted.
