Leather Jacket Size Chart

Two ways to find your size: measure your chest and match column A, or measure a jacket you already wear and match column B. Both charts are below, in inches and centimetres.

How to Measure

You need a soft tape measure. Use either method below, or both — they should point to the same row.

Method A — measure yourself

Run the tape around the fullest part of your chest or bust, under the arms and level across the back. Men, measure over a t-shirt. Women, wear what you would normally have on under the jacket. Keep the tape snug against the body without pressing in, and read the number breathing normally rather than holding air in. Match that figure to the Your Chest or Your Bust column.

Method B — measure a jacket you own

Take a well-fitting, non-stretch jacket, lay it flat and zip it up. Measure straight across from armpit to armpit just below the seams, then double that number. Match the result to the Jacket Chest or Garment Bust column.

Match the measurement, not the label. Label sizes vary widely between brands, and an L from one maker can sit two inches away from an L from another. Work from the tape, not from the size you usually buy.

Size Charts

Men's Size Guide

A

Measure yourself

Around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms, over a t-shirt. Keep the tape level and snug, not tight.

B

Measure a jacket you own

Lay a well-fitting, non-stretch jacket flat and zipped. Measure armpit to armpit below the seams, double it, then match the Jacket Chest column.

Size AYour Chest BJacket Chest
XS 38–39 in97–99 cm 42 in107 cm
S 40–41 in102–104 cm 44 in112 cm
M 42–43 in107–109 cm 46 in117 cm
L 44–45 in112–114 cm 48 in122 cm
XL 46–47 in117–119 cm 52 in132 cm
XXL 48–49 in122–124 cm 54 in137 cm
3XL 50–51 in127–130 cm 56 in142 cm

Women's Size Guide

A

Measure yourself

Around the fullest part of your bust, under the arms, wearing what you'd normally wear under the jacket. Keep the tape level and snug, not tight.

B

Measure a jacket you own

Lay a well-fitting, non-stretch jacket flat and zipped. Measure armpit to armpit below the seams, double it, then match the Garment Bust column.

Size AYour Bust BGarment Bust
XS 34–35 in86–89 cm 38 in97 cm
S 36–37 in91–94 cm 40 in102 cm
M 38–39 in97–99 cm 42 in107 cm
L 40–41 in102–104 cm 44 in112 cm
XL 42–44 in107–112 cm 47 in119 cm
XXL 45–47 in114–119 cm 50 in127 cm
3XL 48–50 in122–127 cm 53 in135 cm

If anything in the charts is unclear, email support@decrum.com with your measurement and the jacket you are looking at, and we will confirm the size for that piece.

How the Cuts Differ

Same measurement, different shape. The cut decides where a jacket sits and how much room it leaves through the body.

Biker

Cut close through the chest and short in the body, with an asymmetric zip that pulls the front across.

Cafe Racer

The cleanest line in the range. Slim through the body, short at the hem, minimal collar.

Bomber

Ribbed cuffs and hem, wider through the body, shorter overall. The roomiest shape here and the easiest one to wear over a jumper.

Harrington

Shirt collar, straight body, finishes at the hip. Sits close at the waist without pulling at the shoulder.

Trucker

Boxier through the body with a squared yoke, buttons rather than a zip. Reads roomier than a biker at the same measurement.

Blazer

Structured shoulder, longer body, worn open as often as closed.

Coat

Car coats and 3/4 lengths are cut to go over other clothes, so they carry more room through the chest by design.

Once you have your measurement, browse men's leather jackets or women's leather jackets.

If Your Measurement Sits Between Two Rows

Use method B. Take a jacket you already wear comfortably, measure it armpit to armpit, double it, and find the closest figure in the Jacket Chest or Garment Bust column. That number reflects the room you already know you like, so it settles the question faster than the body measurement on its own.

If the two methods still point to different rows, email support@decrum.com with both figures and the product link. We hold the finished measurements for every piece and will tell you which row matches that specific jacket.

Leather behaves differently from knitwear. It softens and moulds to you with wear rather than stretching a full size, and it does not recover afterwards. Worth two minutes with a tape rather than working from the label on a jacket you already own.

Measurement Videos

If you would rather watch than read, these show the same measurements being taken.

Men's Measurement Guide

Women's Measurement Guide

Questions

How should a leather jacket fit?

Close through the chest and shoulders with room to move your arms, and no pulling across the back when you reach forward. The shoulder seam should sit on the edge of your shoulder rather than below it.

Which size should I order?

Measure your chest or bust and match column A, or measure a jacket you already wear and match column B. Both charts are on this page, in inches and centimetres.

How do I measure my chest for a jacket?

Run a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and level across the back. Wear a t-shirt, keep the tape flat rather than tight, and read the number breathing normally.

What is the difference between the two columns?

Column A is your own body measurement. Column B is the finished measurement of the jacket itself, so you can compare it against something already hanging in your wardrobe.

Does leather change with wear?

Lambskin softens and moulds to your shape across the shoulders and elbows over time. It settles rather than growing a size, and it does not shrink back afterwards.

What if the jacket does not fit when it arrives?

Email support@decrum.com and we will arrange an exchange. Sending us your measurement before ordering is quicker — we will confirm the row for that specific jacket.

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