I disagree with this. The actual wearing length of the sleeve is the "WRONG" measurement. The other way just gives a false length that doesn't correspond to reality. With A2s some of the jackets with inset sleeves have a much longer outer length than is normal. The "WRONG" way gives you the length that will be at your wrist. This is the kind of silly "expertise" that confuses people. Like the Iron Heart shoulder measurement in the video- just dumb.It's a pretty good guide however, the sleeve measurement is not correct.
You need to go along the outside arc if you want tp get the correct measurement. Or at least one that is comparable to what most collectors and jacket MFG's use.
That is good advice on the chest but to get the true measurement, you have to pull the jacket tight in your hands with the tape. You will never get the actual measurement with just laying a loose tape on top of a jacket. It will always come up short of the actual number.
Courtesy of Platon:|
View attachment 122661
View attachment 122659
Is to measure the underarm,
Regarding sleeve length
Its taken me years and too much $$$ to mention, but the ONLY way I've found to accurately measure sleeve length, at least to get it right for me...
Is to measure the underarm, from pit to end of leather...
I've found this measurement to be consistent across all the jackets that fit me well, regardless of outer sleeve measurement... No matter the maker or contract.
I've also found that outer sleeve measurements get real confusing dep who you are trying to speak too.
It may be an odd thing, but it works for me.
View attachment 122769
Regarding sleeve length
Its taken me years and too much $$$ to mention, but the ONLY way I've found to accurately measure sleeve length, at least to get it right for me...
Is to measure the underarm, from pit to end of leather...
I've found this measurement to be consistent across all the jackets that fit me well, regardless of outer sleeve measurement... No matter the maker or contract.
I've also found that outer sleeve measurements get real confusing dep who you are trying to speak too.
It may be an odd thing, but it works for me.
View attachment 122769
Hey Dany,
I take all measurements into account and do have a pit to pit preference, generally std for size 42s
The underarm measurement is the one measurement that seems to be consistent across all my jackets. If this measurement is right, the sleeve length is generally right.
The above assumes same size and a similar pit to pit.