Suit and tuxedo jackets are sized in numbers, typically
between 34 and 52, plus a letter or two
. These numbers relate to the chest size of the jacket (but not your chest measurment), and typically offered in even sizes.
How do you know your suit size?
- 1: Take the Measurements for Your Suit Jacket. …
- 2: Figure Out your Height in Feet and Inches. …
- 3: Measure your Waist. …
- 4: Measure your Inseam. …
- 5: Measure your Rear End. …
- 6: Figure Out your Sleeve Length. …
- Measuring for a Suit Vest.
What is a regular suit size?
The Regular Fit Suit
Regular fit suits are made to fit
men between 5’10” and 6’2”
. As with any suit size, Regular fit suits can be tailored to a precise fit if desired.
What size pants come with a 50R suit?
| Coat Chest Waist | 48R 46 – 48 38 – 44 | 50R 48 – 50 40 – 47 | 52R 50 – 52 42 – 49 | 54R 52 – 54 44 – 51 |
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What is the most popular suit size?
The retail industry has standardized the drop to be 6 inches with the most common jacket/pant combinations being
size 40/34 and 42/36
.
What size is a 40 regular suit?
| Size Shoulders Length – Centre Back | 38 46cm 74cm | 40 47cm 75cm | 42 48cm 76cm | 44 49cm 77cm |
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What size is a 36 suit?
| Internat. Suit Size US Suit Size Waist (Inch) | S 36 30 | M 38 32 | M 40 34 | L 42 36 |
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Is 42 size large?
| Letter (means) Number Neck | M Size (Medium) 41 Size 41 cm | L Size (Large) 42 Size 42 cm | L Size (Large) 43 Size 43 cm | XL Size (Extra Large) 44 Size 44 cm |
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What does R mean in suit sizes?
All chest sizes come in three length:
R(Regular)
, L(Long) and S(Short). An easy way to explain the difference between “Regular”, “Long” and “Short” is, for “Short”, both the sleeves and length of the overall jacket will be 1′′ – 1.5′′ shorter than “Regular”, and same applies to “Regular” vs “Long”. 36 SHORT. 36 REGULAR.
Is 38 medium or small?
| Medium (M) | Chest: Inches 38-40 | Centimetres 96-102 | Waist: Inches 30-32 | Centimetres 76-82 |
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What size is a 56 suit?
| Size A. Chest B. Waist | 52 75.0cm 74.0cm | 54 77.5cm 76.5cm | 56 80.0cm 79.0cm | 58 82.5cm 81.5cm |
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What size pants come with a 40 regular suit?
| Suit Size Trousers Size Height | 40 S 34 Waist 5’3′′-5’8′′ | 40 R 34 Waist 5’9-6’0′′ | 40 L 34 Waist 6’1-6’4′′ | 42 S 36 Waist 5’3′′-5’8′′ |
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What size is a 42 long suit?
| Size To fit Chest Size | Inches CM | 40′′ 40 101 | 42′′ 42 106 | 44′′ 44 111 |
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Is suit size the same as chest size?
If you’re used to buying tailored clothing from US retailers, you’ll know that your suit jacket size
should roughly translate to your chest circumference as measured in inches
. For a slimmer fit, choose a jacket size ~1′′ smaller than your (body measurement) chest circumference.
What is a drop 6 in a suit?
Answer: Quite simply this is
the difference in inches between your jacket size and the waist size of your suit trousers
. … So, for example, if your jacket size is a UK 40 and you have a 34in waist then it would be drop six – which is the standard suit drop.
Where can I get measured for a suit for free?
That means you can go into
any “brick and mortar” tuxedo shop or Men’s Warehouse in your area
and ask for complimentary measurements, and they will take them for you, free of charge.
