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Hi guys,

I am planning on picking up a 3A and 6A. I once tried on a Size 40 3A and found the fit in the body to be quite good. Except the sleeves which were tight at the forearm from the elbow to the wrist. I am about 5'9" and 165 lbs. I might put on the some muscle in the upper body as I am starting to work out. The body will still be fine, but I think the forearm might end up even tighter. Do they stretch out or should I size up which of course would only be helpful if the size 42 has more room in the forearm.

As far as 6A is concerned, should I go with the same size as 3A. Endclothing's measurements for 40 say chest p2p 3A: 21" and 6A: 19". This seems like a significant difference. Are these measurements fairly accurate because then I guess 6A should be sized 1 larger than 3A?

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jay
 

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Hi guys,

I am planning on picking up a 3A and 6A. I once tried on a Size 40 3A and found the fit in the body to be quite good. Except the sleeves which were tight at the forearm from the elbow to the wrist. I am about 5'9" and 165 lbs. I might put on the some muscle in the upper body as I am starting to work out. The body will still be fine, but I think the forearm might end up even tighter. Do they stretch out or should I size up which of course would only be helpful if the size 42 has more room in the forearm.

As far as 6A is concerned, should I go with the same size as 3A. Endclothing's measurements for 40 say chest p2p 3A: 21" and 6A: 19". This seems like a significant difference. Are these measurements fairly accurate because then I guess 6A should be sized 1 larger than 3A?

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jay


Anyone? Your help would be much appreciated.
 

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I see, it was just that if Endclothing measurements are to be believed. Then, 19" chest measurements won't work. I need at least 21" I actually like a slightly relaxed fit (not too sloppy) given its a chunky cardigan.
 

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:uhoh: just ordered a 40 in 6A. If they are so slim I think I screwed up the sizing. I had no idea endclothing had measurements. Any other stockist post measurements?
 
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just ordered a 40 in 6A. If they are so slim I think I screwed up the sizing. I had no idea endclothing had measurements. Any other stockist post measurements?
did you order from Mandon? Or is there another retailer with them in stock? Really want a navy 3a or 6a in a 40 or 42
 

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Simplified response: double is a lot heavier.
 

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I have a single and I can't even imagine how thick a double would be.
 

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if I'm a 38 in the 6A would I be the same in the 3A? I got the 6A and the fit is good, not to snug, just right. I'm sure it will loosen up with some wear. Would I go the same size for the 3A?
 

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I have both. Different uses. My MTO was single, I picked up a standard loden double.
 

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Looks like Inverallan is getting rid of their remaining through eBay, a lot of size 36.
 

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