A leather jacket that fits well looks sharper, feels better and lasts longer. Leather does soften and shape to your body with wear, but it does not stretch much in length, so getting the size right at the start matters. This guide shows you how to measure yourself in a few minutes and how to read our size chart.
What you need
- A soft measuring tape
- A thin t-shirt or the kind of layer you usually wear under a jacket
- A mirror, or a friend to help with the back and sleeves
The five measurements that matter
1. Chest
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms and across your shoulder blades. Keep it level and snug, but not tight. This is the most important number for choosing a jacket size.
2. Waist
Measure around your natural waist, just above your belly button. For fitted styles such as biker and cafe racer jackets, the waist decides how close the jacket sits to your body.
3. Shoulders
Measure across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other. If the shoulder seam sits past your shoulder bone, the jacket is too big. If it pulls inward, it is too small.
4. Sleeve length
Start at the shoulder seam and measure down the outside of your arm to your wrist bone, with your arm relaxed at your side. Sleeves should reach the base of your thumb when your arms hang down.
5. Jacket length
Measure from the base of your neck at the back down to where you want the jacket to end. Bomber and biker jackets usually end at the hip. Coats run longer, often to mid-thigh or the knee.
Our size chart
Compare your chest measurement with the chart first, then check the waist and sleeve length. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger one for bomber, puffer and shearling styles, which you will often wear over a hoodie or knit. Choose the smaller one for biker and cafe racer jackets, which are meant to fit close.
Fit tips by jacket style
- Biker jackets: close at the chest and waist, so you can zip up comfortably over a t-shirt. Browse men's biker leather jackets and women's biker leather jackets.
- Bomber jackets: a relaxed body with a ribbed waist and cuffs. Room for a layer underneath is normal. See our men's leather bomber jackets.
- Shearling and winter jackets: the lining takes up space inside, so allow for that when you compare your measurements. See men's fur and shearling leather jackets.
Every jacket is made for your order
We don't keep stock on the shelf. Each jacket is made after you order, and our team emails you to confirm the size before production starts. If your measurements fall outside the chart, reply to that email with them and we will make the jacket to fit. Standard production takes 4 to 5 business days, and delivery takes another 3 to 5 business days. See our delivery and returns page for details.
Quick checklist
- Measure chest, waist, shoulders, sleeve and length.
- Match your chest to the size chart.
- Size up for layering styles and down for close-fitting styles.
- Reply to our size confirmation email with any changes.
Ready to pick a style? Start with our men's leather jackets or women's leather jackets.
