ITSJESTER

Anybody have a company or designer they like that has a coat or jacket designed to fit muscular bros without being so huge you look like you sit around and eat donuts all day?

I have a northface windstopper that used to fit me perfectly as an in between season jacket. Now that I made some decent gainz it is super snug under my armpits and in the shoulders. The next size up looks way to bulky. Same with my heavier Peacoat and puffer.

I'd rather not have to go to a tailor to get a jacket fitted. I remember seeing in one of Steve Cook's youtube vids he found one but I cant find that video...

justnspace

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you know that there's literally millions of jackets and sweaters and hoodies and pullovers and jackets and cardigans?

like any other clothing articles, try on a few!!

ITSJESTER

Thanks bro, obviously I know this haha. I've been working 12 hour days recently so I'm short on time. Was just hoping for a suggestion or two so I could go in and not waste time in stores on the weekends.

justnspace

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another point to make.
we dont have the same shoulders, chest, and arm measurements.
so, what you might find snug, fits okay on me.... and vice versa.


since you are a bro....please check out...

www.nordstroms.com
www.abercrombie.com
www.americaneagle.com
www.aeropostal.com
www.bananarepublic.com
www.gap.com

justnspace

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here's whats really going to blow your mind....

on top of cuts and how they fit, there are many different styles, brah.
you're going to need to narrow down your choices to sweater, bubble jacket, peacoat, cardigans, etc...


then there's color!
omg, bro, you better get your mom to help you!!


but seriously, I have a cardigan from "surfside supply co"

ITSJESTER

haha thank you sir. I realize that we have different measurements, etc, etc. Thats why I tried to specify a little bit to see if anyone with a muscular build may be able to chime in with a good suggestion.

I'm not huge, just a little muscular. Definitely not a lifting bro, would be looking for something clean cut. Maybe a forum was not the best place to ask for this type of advice...but I figured what the hell

justnspace

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then, I have a heavy coat from "Guess"

but it just depends on cut, style, color and fit.

justnspace

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bro, im a little muscular. BUT I GUARANTEE you we dont have the same measurements.

ITSJESTER

Im assuming you're just fucking around here because you've actually been super helpful with car questions previously and I appreciate that. I'm not looking for exact fits down to the millimeter here kid...just looking for a general fit that MAYBE might fit me better than something else.

I GUARANTEE YOU that I wont fit into some skinny hipster jacket from somewhere like Ralph Lauren. but MAYBE, just MAYBE someone may have something for me like "jacket from XXXX so and so company are cut wider in the shoulders than most other places"

TacoBello

Jester, don't listen to the guy who lives in Texas, when it comes to winter jackets I'm sure his heart is in the right place, but c'mon....

justnspace

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^seriously, bro, browse nordstrom. they have measurements.
and all you need to do is measure your shoulders and chest

justnspace

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its like trying on any other clothing article.

if it doesnt fit, it doesnt fit. if i dont like the color, style, etc...
its the same process buying a jacket....you smart, fellas


sounds like bro just wants some one else to do what his mom does for him, shop.

TacoBello

Where do you live? how cold does it get? plan on doing outdoor sports?

If you want the absolute king of winter coats, get a Canada Goose jacket. They are pricey- $500-800 for a jacket, but they're down filled with goose feathers and were designed for use in the arctic and they're made to last. Plenty of people have started buying them for daily winter use across Canada, simply because they keep you very warm.

They can fit a bigger guy too- they come in a ton of sizes.

justnspace

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Patagonia 'Better Sweater' Zip Front Jacket | Nordstrom


comes in small, medium, large, extra large and extra extra large

justnspace

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BOSS 'Sharrock' Trim Fit Wool Blend Peacoat | Nordstrom

gives measurements.

ITSJESTER

Bro this is mad useful bro. Bro thanks bro for the sick help brosaurus rex.

TacoBello

Patagonia is a pretty good brand too.

Are you interested in sportier jackets? look at some ski/snowboard brands. Way too many to list.

justnspace

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Mackage Down & Leather Mixed Media Bomber | Nordstrom


bubble jacket gives sizes

TacoBello

You don't have to get butt hurt just because he's joking around. This is the internet. Don't take what is said completely out of context. He's not even insulting you.

justnspace

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no shit, sherlock ...that's why i'm asking him questions to get him to browse a site to figure out what kind of style and colors he wants.

justnspace

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justnspace

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so many different styles and colors and sizes bruh and prices brah

TacoBello

what he should do is what the homeless do around here when it gets to -30C. Get a much bigger jacket than you need, stuff it with newspapers until the jacket is full. Then you look like a massive beast AND you stay nice and toasty! Win-win!!

ITSJESTER

Thanks, appreciate the suggestion. I'm in Baltimore so it doesn't get as cold as Canada I would assume. Winters can be consistently 10 degrees to 30 degrees.

Im fine with my Peacoat and puffer being a little snug as I really only wear those to work waling from the parking lot into the building so I prolly wont replace those. Looking for more of a middleweight jacket for the weekends.

TacoBello

He should also check Costco. I hear they have excellent pants. Probably the same for jackets.

ITSJESTER

thats why i went super bro to tease him back...ive actually said the exact same thing you just said above to someone else in another thread.

Its all good, I'm just trying to find some jackets without wasting my life trying a bunch of shit on all day

justnspace

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BRUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!


this wont ever impede your muscles!!!!!!

justnspace

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life bruh....
there are somethings in life that you just have to do....like shop for your own style, budget, and sizes.
there are no shortcuts to this.

if you dont spend time, you'll end up getting something small, you dont like, or just plain old ugly.
believe me, i hate shopping bro, but its a must

ITSJESTER

dats whats up

TacoBello

im guessing no one liked my big jacket and newspaper suggestion?

Aw...

ITSJESTER

currently picking up all the wall street journals at the firm...brb

Doom878

I'd love a nice leather jacket. I got the same prob as OP where I'm like 42-44 (can't remember) chest but like 34-36 (depending on pants) so I could like a fat box very easily. Any suggestions?