Make sure your coat sits squarely upon your shoulders. If it's too high, this means the coat is too small. Too low means too big. The overcoat shouldn't restrict your arm movements, it should rest nicely on your shoulder with the seam connecting your shoulder and the arm sitting just on the edge of your shoulder blade.

How is a overcoat supposed to fit?

A good rule of thumb is mid-thigh to just above your knee is where your Overcoat should hit. If it needs to be longer because it's too cold, then it's time to throw aesthetics/fashion out to the window and go full Constanza Gore-Tex.

Should I size up for an overcoat?

An overcoat should fit comfortably and loosely over a suit, so if it feels snug in any area above the waist, consider moving up a size. If you're planning to wear your overcoat over a blazer or jacket, buy it a little larger.

Should a coat be fitted or loose?

A coat can be either fitted or loose, depending on its use and style. A fitted coat should not be too tight that it stretches the zipper or buttons across the widest part of your torso or so tight that you have restricted shoulder movement. A looser style should not be too big that it is cumbersome or not warm enough.

Should overcoats have shoulder pads?

One is to minimise the padding in the shoulders. An overcoat can be big enough to fit over a jacket without adding more padding to the padding underneath. ... Here you don't even have a shoulder line to get in the way, but for me you also lose too much shape and style. I'd only recommend it for raincoats.

How An OverCoat Should Fit/How To Buy An OverCoat

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How loose should an overcoat be?

Depending on what you wear underneath, the fit of your overcoat may differ. It shouldn't be too loose around your waist or too tight. You should be able to fasten it up, without it being too tight or the fabric stretching. So, quick.

Where should a coat end?

Just like a suit, a coat fits perfectly if the shoulder seams end exactly where the shoulders end. When the coat is buttoned up, it should not feel too tight across the chest; however, nor should there be any creases on the back.

How do I know if my coat is warm enough?

One way to determine the quality of down is to look at its fill power. Ranging from about 450 to 900, fill power is the volume in cubic inches that one ounce of the down fills up; higher quality down lofts to a higher volume, so a higher spec number indicates warmer down.

Can you stretch a winter coat?

Soak the jacket in cold water for 15-20 minutes, or until it is completely saturated. Allow excess water to drain while the jacket is laying down, then lay flat on a towel or table. Gently pull at both sides of the body or sleeve to stretch it out.

How do you know if a coat is too big?

If you can barely raise your arms, the coat is definitely not the right size. If you can do the hug but the coat feels a bit tight through the elbows or in the shoulders, it would be a good idea to try on the next size up.

What size coat do I need?

Coat size is equal to your chest size (for example, if your chest is 38 inches, your coat should be a size 38 regular, tall, short or big, depending on your height). Put your arms down and measure around your chest and fullest part of your arms (most prominent part of bicep).

What size should my top coat be?

A topcoat should be trim. It should reach to just above your knee, and it should be the same size as the suit you wear (not a size larger). You can be like this fellow and go for a dark single-breasted version (it never fails), or maybe you want something bolder.

How do you sit with a long coat?

Get an overcoat that reaches to mid-thigh or your knee.

If you're 5.5 feet (66 in) or shorter, opt for one that hits at mid-thigh. When you sit down, your coat should still cover your behind. This will help protect your pants and keep you warm while you're out and about.

What's the difference between an overcoat and a top coat?

First, the difference: An overcoat is a long, heavier coat that is worn on top of something else to protect the wearer from the weather. A topcoat is a lightweight overcoat (like a trench coat) and is usually a little shorter, ending at or above the knee.

Is 650 fill down warm?

A 650 down fill jacket with 330g of down may be as warm as an 800 down fill jacket with only 120g, but the 650 fill jacket will be bigger, heavier and take up more room when stuffed in your pack. The warmest down jackets are built with a high fill power down and a heavier down weight.

What temp do you wear a winter coat?

Winter jacket: Less than 25 degrees. Light to medium coat: 25 to 44 degrees. Fleece: 45 to 64 degrees. Short sleeves: 65 to 79 degrees.

Can a short person wear a long coat?

They of course cannot be too long that they overwhelm your body frame, and they work best with heels at least 3 inches high. We do not recommend wearing long coats with flats or sneakers- that just does not look right and they will make you look shorter than you are, like the stylists suggested.

Can coats be tailored?

Can coats be adjusted a full size by a tailor? No. ... The most difficult thing for a tailor to alter on any suit-like garment (that is, any garment that is considered "constructed" because it has some kind of stiffening inside it) is the shoulders. And the shoulders are the crux of the fit.

How can I make my shoulder pads smaller?

Instructions

1. Examine coat from the outside, noting seams and location of shoulder pads inside and out.
2. Open a seam just large enough to fit your fingers into. ...
3. Examine the shoulder pads for point of attachment.
4. Use a seam ripper to carefully detach the shoulder pads and remove.
5. Repeat on the other side.

Do you size up for coats?

“We often encourage guys to size up when it comes to outerwear. If your coat is snug with a blazer or a sweater underneath, you should go for a bigger size. If the sleeves are too long, you can always get them tailored. It's worth the effort.”