Re: What is your Chest Size?
My actual chest measurement is 44 1/8th inches but I usually go with a 46 inch chest in an accurate reproduction of a Richmond Clothing Bureau issued jacket since I am 6'4". I do this because that way the shoulders, sleeves, and body fit me better. I remember reading in at least one letter from the period which mentioned the practice of asking for a larger chest size for the same reasons.
It is also funny that in today's Navy uniforms (despite the fact that they make extra-long) I usually end up going a waist size and a shirt/jacket size larger for the same reasons.
My actual chest measurement is 44 1/8th inches but I usually go with a 46 inch chest in an accurate reproduction of a Richmond Clothing Bureau issued jacket since I am 6'4". I do this because that way the shoulders, sleeves, and body fit me better. I remember reading in at least one letter from the period which mentioned the practice of asking for a larger chest size for the same reasons.
It is also funny that in today's Navy uniforms (despite the fact that they make extra-long) I usually end up going a waist size and a shirt/jacket size larger for the same reasons.
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