Microsuede Jacket Sizing Questions

[Intrepid_Chef]

There is so much discussion of the Microsuede jackets, I thought it deserved its own thread.

I've heard they run big, however, should you still order a larger size if:

* You have a short torso and think it might fit over your hips?
* You anticipate wearing it over clothing, including somewhat bulky sweaters?
* You fear getting a size too small?

I normally wear a 2 or 3X, however, I have a 5X shirt from Merrill that is a little larger than I hoped for but is pretty comfortable. I have a big problem with buying a coat because my hips are so much larger than my waist.

I am thinking of ordering a 4X because it's equivalent to my blouse size (26/28) and that's what I normally wear on top.

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

I have no clue, I ordered bigger than I normally wear because of what everyone else's posts said. I'm afraid also because as I said in orig. post I believe, that I've gotten shirts from Merril that are a 1X and I've gotten shirts that are 5X. So figure that!!

I'm hoping and praying this will fit and other shirts and things I ordered do too.

Lisa

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Since so many jackets have arrived, I'm hoping people know.I'm bigger on bottom than on top, which is a factor in many jacket purchases.

 

[NooraK]

I've had my chocolate Jacket since Conference 2007. At my current size, the Medium I have fits well, and fits over other clothing, even a bit of a thicker sweater.

I wore the jacket through about half of my pregnancy. The day I delivered I was almost 70 pounds heavier than I am now. About 50-60 pounds into my weight gain, I had to stop wearing it, because I ripped a sleeve trying to squeeze into it. :blushing: The good thing was it was along the seam, so I just stitched it back up, and will be wearing it again this fall when it gets cooler.

It is princess seamed a bit, and it is a bit wider at the hips, so that shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Thanks. I SEEM to remember trying one on at conference last year. Based on what people have posted, I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a 4X. I'm really afraid of them running out of them!