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Size chart – varsity jacket

This varsity jacket size chart lists EKVAAR’s measurements from XS to 3XL, in inches, including shoulder and sleeve length.

Measurements are of the finished garment in inches. Chest is the full circumference: double your flat chest width before comparing. The size guide beside the options on the product page takes precedence over these general charts.

01 — Measurements

Size	Chest around garment (in)	Length (in)	Shoulder (in)	Sleeve Length (in)
XS	38	25	17	21.5
S	40	26	18	22.5
M	42	27	19	23.5
L	44	28	20	24.5
XL	46	29	21	25.5
2XL	48	30	22	26.5
3XL	50	31	23	27.5

02 — Fit note

Regular varsity fit. Designed for layering. Measurements may vary by ±0.5 inch.

Check the product-specific measurements before reserving. Wrong-size selections are not eligible for size exchanges. How to measure · Returns & refunds

How to read the varsity jacket size chart

All four numbers come from the finished varsity jacket. Chest is the full distance around it, so double a flat measurement across the front. Length runs from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem, shoulder runs from seam to seam across the back, and sleeve length runs from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.

Each step adds 2 inches of chest and 1 inch each of length, shoulder and sleeve. A medium varsity jacket measures 42 inches around the chest, 27 inches long, 19 inches across the shoulder and 23.5 inches down the sleeve.

CORE Crew Tee in Noor Black, a base layer under a varsity jacket — The CORE Crew Tee in Noor Black, a regular-fit cotton tee and the simplest layer under a jacket.

Room for layers

The fit note says this is a regular varsity fit, designed for layering. Our own charts show how much room that leaves. A medium regular T-shirt measures 40 inches around the chest, so a medium varsity jacket gives you 2 inches more over a tee. A medium in our hoodie & sweatshirt chart measures 42 inches, the same as the jacket, so a hoodie underneath will be snug. If you plan to wear a sweatshirt or hoodie under your varsity jacket, compare both sizes before you choose.

The CORE Long Sleeve Tee in Arav Green, a 180 GSM cotton layer with full-length sleeves.

Getting the sleeve right

Sleeve length is the number people most often miss. Measure a varsity jacket or similar jacket you like from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff with the arm laid flat. The chart moves from 21.5 inches in XS to 27.5 inches in 3XL, an inch a size, so if your arms are long for your chest size, the sleeve may decide your size rather than the chest.

Measure a jacket you already own

Close it and lay it flat on a table.
Chest: measure across, just below the armholes, and double the number.
Length: measure from the highest point of the shoulder down to the hem.
Shoulder: measure from seam to seam across the back.
Sleeve: measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.

ORIGINAL Zip Hoodie in Noor Black, front — The ORIGINAL Zip Hoodie in Noor Black, in 400 GSM brushed fleece. Thick layers like this use up the chest room shown above.

Choosing between two sizes

Measurements may vary by ±0.5 inch. If you are between sizes, think about what goes underneath: a T-shirt leaves room in the smaller size, while a sweatshirt needs the larger one. Fit varies by piece, so check the length and shoulder too rather than following a fixed rule. The history of the style is covered in the letterman jacket article on Wikipedia.

The SIGNAL Zip Hoodie in Noor Black, in 400 GSM cotton-polyester.

Before you reserve

The size guide beside the options on each product page takes precedence over this general varsity jacket chart. Every piece is made in India for you once you reserve it, and wrong-size selections can’t be exchanged, so ask us at info@ekvaar.com if a number isn’t clear. Our size & fit guide explains every measurement, and the Layers house has pieces made for wearing in layers.

Size & fit guide