Eastman sizing

[handworn]

I'm about to shut my eyes and order one of the new Eastman B-6s. Anyone have any guidance on size? My chest is 44", right on the line between a size 44, which they give as 42-44" chest size, and a 46 (44"-46"). My guess would be that I should err upwards, which might also give room for a sweater under the jacket, but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Pete17]

I have bought a few jackets from ELC and love them all.
I found the best way was to measure up a jacket that fits well, if you have one, and email Gary all the details.
I'm 6'5" and each one fits perfectly.

Cheers
Peter

 

[Tim P]

for all my 44'age in eastman attire, I am happy with the 46 house ELC I have. I am however on the 46 side of 44 shoulders wise. If you order a stock piece without adornment or mod they will of course exchange...

 

[nogbat]

ime a 44. 46 and an elc b6 fits like a glove.. size 46..

 

[handworn]

It's here

I ordered a 44, and it arrived today, but it didn't help me decide as much as I'd hoped. It fits okay around the body, though there isn't much room for a sweater underneath, and the arm length is just right, but the shoulders are not as flexible as I'd expect for a jacket with a bi-swing back.

As you can see, it rides up when I spread my arms.

This is my first shearling jacket that fits, though, so I don't know what to expect. What do you guys think? Up a size? Or is this what it's supposed to look like and act like?

(Amazing quality of workmanship, by the way.)

 

[Tim P]

ride up will be encountered on any jacket, if you ordered a 50 you would be the same...looks like a fair choice you made

 

[deeb7]

To me, the B-6 is a fitted jacket, and that's certainly how I'd want it to look. A size larger will start to drop in the shoulder, and the sleeves will be all over your hands.

I think it's job done ... you can move on to the next project.

 

[Tim P]

To me, the B-6 is a fitted jacket, and that's certainly how I'd want it to look. A size larger will start to drop in the shoulder, and the sleeves will be all over your hands.

I think it's job done ... you can move on to the next project.

like he said

 

[handworn]

Many thanks everyone! It's a keeper.

 

[Pete17]

Congrats! The fit looks perfect to me.

Cheers
Pete