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Stage clothing question

stratovani

stratovani

Nov 18, 2007
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Spencer, MA, USA
#1
I'm thinking of wearing a jacket on stage, as part of my stage apparel. I've been looking them over on eBay, and I'm sure I could pick up something for a reasonable price. Problem is, I'm only guessing at my size. I'm guessing I'm a 48 long, but I havn't bought a jacket in many years now, and my body has changed since then (and not for the better!). My question for all you bass-playing haberdashers out there is how do I measure myself at home so I'll know what size jacket to get?
 
#5
I forgot to say, check a couple of different sites for measuring info - Land's End has a more comprehensive site.

If your waistline is...generous...that may incline you to bump up one size larger than the chest measurement indicates. Much easier to play in a jacket that's one size large instead of one size small.
 
#7
stratovani said:
I'm thinking of wearing a jacket on stage, as part of my stage apparel. I've been looking them over on eBay, and I'm sure I could pick up something for a reasonable price. Problem is, I'm only guessing at my size. I'm guessing I'm a 48 long, but I havn't bought a jacket in many years now, and my body has changed since then (and not for the better!). My question for all you bass-playing haberdashers out there is how do I measure myself at home so I'll know what size jacket to get?
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You had best get yourself to a Sears, JC Penney, etc., some big, modestly-priced, off-the-rack clothing store, and try on a bunch of jackets. Then you won't have to go by your measurements only, but by the way manufacturers actually make jackets and size them. You might think you're a certain size using the tape measure, only to find that manufacturers make them slightly different.

I am a 44L, and I find that I can blindly order 44L off-the-rack and about 95% of the time I get a perfect fit.
 
#8
electracoyote said:
You had best get yourself to a Sears, JC Penney, etc., some big, modestly-priced, off-the-rack clothing store, and try on a bunch of jackets. Then you won't have to go by your measurements only, but by the way manufacturers actually make jackets and size them. You might think you're a certain size using the tape measure, only to find that manufacturers make them slightly different.

I am a 44L, and I find that I can blindly order 44L off-the-rack and about 95% of the time I get a perfect fit.
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This. Go to a clothing store and try some on.
 
#10
Err on the side of roominess. It'll be easier for you to move & generally coats look better a little too large than too small. The weight of a guitar slung over a shoulder can affect your sleeve length, too.
 
#14
A quick update: I took a trip to my local Salvation Army thrift store today, and after trying out a number of sports jackets I suddenly found one that fit so well it felt like it just fell into place! A nice navy blue sports jacket that will look real good with a light blue T-shirt and my blue P-Bass. It's a 50R, and along with the bass it "camouflages" the belly nicely. Best of all was the price - $2.50! My stage look is now coming along real nice! Just call me the Blue Bassist! ;)

Thanks to everyone here for all the helpful advice. It's like I tell everyone, bassists are the best! :D
 

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