How to Choose the Right Size for a Custom Varsity Jacket

Think like equipment fitting

Ordering a custom jacket online is easiest when you treat sizing like equipment fitting, not guesswork. Most programs use unisex chest measurements and sleeve length from center-back neck to wrist, then map those numbers to a chart.

Chest measurement and layering

Measure your chest at the fullest part, under the arms, with a relaxed breath—not pulled tight. If you usually wear hoodies under jackets, add about one inch of ease to your chest measurement or choose the size whose range sits comfortably above your bare chest number.

Sleeve length and body length

Sleeve length matters as much as chest width on varsity silhouettes because the knit cuff should sit at your wrist bone without exposing shirt cuff awkwardly. When in doubt between two sizes, compare your measured sleeve to the chart’s sleeve column rather than sizing only by chest.

Body length changes how the jacket reads in photos. Shorter wearers sometimes prefer a size down for cleaner proportions, while taller athletes may look for tall options or verify body length on the chart before adding large back patches.

Patches, snaps, and team notes

Heavy patch layouts and thick chenille can subtly change drape. If your design is patch-heavy on the front, confirm closure comfort when snaps are fully done up.

After you submit measurements, keep a note of whether you want a fashion fit or room for pads and hoodies—that single detail prevents many exchange requests.

Use the official size chart

Clothaa publishes a dedicated size chart and supports questions through the normal contact flow so teams can align multiple wearers before bulk orders go to production.