Shires Tweed Jackets

[Ali_H]

I am trying to work out what size to buy, how do you measure accurately? Any tips? I currently have a made to measure jacket but after 6 years hard use it is looking a little tired and i cant afford another made to measure!

I am quite small so i am tempted to get the childrens 32", but im bot sure if the sleeves will be too short, does anyone have those measurements?

xxx

 

[Janette]

I have a Shires Huntingdon, and I think they are generous in their sizing. Gorgeous jacket though, esp for the price.

 

[Hippona]

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I have a Shires Huntingdon, and I think they are generous in their sizing. Gorgeous jacket though, esp for the price.

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Agree...gorgeous, bit on the large size though....

 

[Ali_H]

because im petite do you think i could get away with a kiddies one?

 

[Hippona]

Most likely....
....I'm more of a 12 than a 10, but a 34" Huntingdon has plenty of room for me...its just how long the sleeves are in a childs size- can't help you with that one I'm afraid...

PS got mine off e-bay- brand new herringbone in bag...think it was around £50 inc postage....

 

[Ali_H]

i just did some work for shires, so i have vouchers to spend yay

 

[Janette]

I have the dark green tweed with the gold thread. Lovely tweed. Looks far more expensive than it really is.

 

[niko]

I have the huntingdon and adore it, looks and fits better than my mears! I am a size 6-8 and have a maids 30", bought the childs 30" but way too short in the sleeves and also not as long in the back if that helps?

 

[Tharg]

Sounds good.

I am on the lookout for a cheap green tweed jacket, my mare is a chestnut. If they are generous then a 14 should be more than enough for me.

I am always so paranoid about fit! Especially when buying off the net