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MEN’S STYLE TIPS Instructions On Measuring a Men’s Jacket. To get an exact fit on E-bay jackets! By Andrew Harris I’ve received requests from some of the members of the  Ask Andy Forum  for instructions on how to measure a men’s jackets. In order to take advantage of the great deals on eBay one has to learn how to properly measure a coat that fits well and to compare those measurements to those provided by the eBay seller. DO NOT rely on a tagged size. I’ve measured at least 2500 coats and believe me – tagged size means next to nothing. Instead measure the jacket in your wardrobe that fits you best. Memorize those measurements. Then use them as a baseline when looking at possible purchases on eBay. So here goes. There are five measurements that most sellers provide when selling a tailored jacket. I’m using a (measured) size 42 Hermes sports jacket as an example. 1) Chest measurement This is the most important measurement. It is the measurement that varies th...