How To Ensure Your Winter Coat Fits Perfectly | The North Face UK (2024)

FAQs

How should my winter coat fit? ›

When you know what to look for, you can confidently choose your ideal size. The sleeves should be long enough to cover your wrists, and the shoulders should be wide enough that you can hug yourself comfortably, even with an extra layer underneath. The back of the jacket should gently follow the curve of your back.

You should be able to move your arms and shoulders freely. The most important thing is it does not fit too tight or too loose. The sleeve size of the jacket should be long enough to cover your wrists and should not ride up when you move your arms.

How to fix a down jacket after washing. After washing your jacket, the down can clump together inside the lining. To fix this issue, dry your garment on a low heat setting, adding some tennis balls or dryer balls. The balls will separate and fluff up the feathers as they dry, maintaining their insulating properties.

Keep in mind that even with a slimmer fit, the fabric shouldn't strain across the torso. There should be a sleek and uniformly smooth taper at the waist with enough room between your body and the jacket to allow one hand to fit between them.

Shoulder Fit: If the jacket extends beyond your shoulders, it may be too big. Ideally, the shoulder seams should align with your shoulders for a proper fit. Sleeve Length: Check if the sleeves are too long, extending beyond your wrists. Proper sleeve length ensures warmth and ease of movement.

If you can barely raise your arms, the coat is definitely not the right size. If you can do the hug but the coat feels a bit tight through the elbows or in the shoulders, it would be a good idea to try on the next size up.

Buying a jacket one size bigger is good if you expect to wear layers underneath or plan to be gaining weight in the future (like during pregnancy). This will give you room for growth and fit layers underneath for extra warmth.

It's usually a good idea to buy one size larger based on chest measurements so that you'll have ample room to move comfortably in your coat. If your measurement is between sizes, round up. Having a friend or loved one lend a hand in the process can help give you a more precise measurement.

That depends on the fabric content of the jacket. If it is purely a polyester/ nylon shell, then it most likely won't shrink with normal methods. In that case, you must "shrink" it by taking in the sides, darting the back and front or wherever it is too large. Sewing may be your best option.

The material of the fabric and the lining can be distinguished from the composition, weight, hand feel, and color; then what treatment the fabric has undergone, whether it is windproof and water-proof; whether it is durable, and washing methods (hand wash, machine wash, dry clean).

How do puffer jackets stay puffy? ›

So to keep your puffer jacket from shrinking, make sure to always use cold water for washing and low heat for drying. “This will depend on the materials the jacket is made of, but washing in hot water or drying with high heat could not only shrink your jacket, but could potentially damage it too,” Morningstar says.

Generally speaking, The North Face's clothing usually runs true to size. However, as most of us know, this can vary depending on body type, build, and height, so it's always best to know your measurements beforehand.

Should I Size Up in North Face Puffer Jackets? Does The North Face run small? Not exactly, but for those who like a relaxed fit, you'll want to go up one size since The North Face puffers have a snug fit.

This is the general advice for buying a jacket so that it won't be too tight. Having the jacket a little bigger than your normal size will also help to ensure that you can easily layer it over other items. For example, if you normally wear a size medium shirt or sweater, look for size large jackets.

If you can barely raise your arms, the coat is definitely not the right size. If you can do the hug but the coat feels a bit tight through the elbows or in the shoulders, it would be a good idea to try on the next size up.

Buying a jacket one size bigger is good if you expect to wear layers underneath or plan to be gaining weight in the future (like during pregnancy). This will give you room for growth and fit layers underneath for extra warmth.