Leather does not stretch the way fabric does, so getting the size right before you order matters more than it does for a cotton jacket. Here is how sizing actually works when you buy from Letherix, and how to measure yourself properly so the jacket fits the first time.
How custom sizing works here
You pick a size from the drop-down on the product page when you order, the same as any other store. After that, Letherix emails you an order confirmation that lists the exact chest, shoulder and length measurements for the size you picked, so you can check the numbers against your own body before the leather gets cut. If something looks off, or you need a size that is not listed, you reply to that email with your own measurements and the jacket gets made to those numbers instead. Nothing about the process requires you to send measurements before you order: the checkout size is just a starting point that gets confirmed afterward.
The measurements that matter
Chest
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms and across your shoulder blades, keeping the tape level and snug but not tight. Measure over a t-shirt, not bare skin, since that is closer to how the jacket will actually sit.
Shoulder
Measure straight across your back from the edge of one shoulder bone to the other. This number sets where the jacket’s seam sits, and it is the hardest one to fix after the fact, so it is worth having someone else measure it for you rather than guessing in a mirror.
Sleeve length
With your arm slightly bent, measure from the edge of your shoulder down to your wrist bone. Leather jacket sleeves are usually worn a little shorter than a dress shirt, ending right at the wrist rather than covering it.
Body length
Measure from the base of your neck straight down to wherever you want the jacket to end, whether that is at the waist for a cropped or biker style, or lower for a coat. This is a style preference more than a fit issue, so go with what looks right on a similar jacket you already own.
Mistakes that cause the most returns
- Ordering your usual size instead of your actual measurements. Sizing varies enough between brands that “I’m usually a size 40” is not reliable. The numbers in your order confirmation are specific to that jacket, so check them even if the size label matches what you normally buy.
- Measuring over a thick sweater. This adds bulk that is not really there and throws off the chest and shoulder numbers.
- Guessing when you are between two sizes. Leather does not give the way fabric does, so a jacket that is slightly tight on day one stays tight. If your measurements fall between two sizes, size up and let the jacket break in, rather than sizing down and hoping it stretches.
What to do if you are unsure
Order the closest size from the drop-down, then check the measurements in your confirmation email against your own. If anything does not line up, reply with your chest, shoulder, sleeve and length numbers and the jacket gets cut to those instead. This costs nothing extra and there is no deadline pressure: the leather is not cut until the size is confirmed.
Ready to order? Browse the full range of men’s and women’s leather jackets, or see how the sizing note appears on an individual product page before you buy.