What is your Chest Size?

[Matthew Semple]

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.

[jones56ga]

Re: What is your Chest Size?

Its funny, when I lost some weight, My pants size went from a 40 or 42 to around a 34 or 35. My coat size only went from a 48 to a 46.

[MuleyGil]

Re: What is your Chest Size?

I wear a 52" jacket with a 37" sleeve length.

[Michael Comer]

Re: What is your Chest Size?

This thread has been open since July and has had almost 400 responses on the poll. I think there is enough info there for Mr. Smith to make some decisions and don't think we need to use space just to list individual sizes.