When You're Unsure About CHANEL Jacket Sizing— How Should You Think About a 4cm Difference at the Waist?

When You're Unsure About CHANEL Jacket Sizing
— How Should You Think About a 4cm Difference at the Waist?

■ CHANEL jacket sizing can’t be judged by the tag alone

We recently received this thoughtful question from a customer:

“I purchased a size 40 jacket before, and this time I'm considering a size 36.
The measurements don’t seem that much smaller—but is it actually too small?”

With CHANEL jackets, it's quite common for the silhouette to vary significantly even when the size tag is the same.
These differences can stem from the design, the era of production, and even fabric structure.

That’s why we don’t recommend relying solely on the tag size.

The most reliable method is:

→ Compare the listed garment measurements with a jacket you already own.

■ Is a 4cm(1.6 inch) difference at the waist a big deal—or not worth worrying about?

A 4cm difference at the waist might sound concerning at first.
But in practice, that measurement is distributed across four areas—front, back, left, and right—
which means you’re really looking at a 1cm (0.4 inch )difference in each of those sections.

For example:

・A 4cm difference in bust
         = approx. 1cm (0.4 inch ) per side × 4 panels
・A 2cm difference in waist
         = approx. 0.5cm(0.2 inch) per side × 4 panels

With this in mind, many customers say that a difference of this scale
“doesn’t feel noticeable at all” once the jacket is actually worn.

Instead of focusing solely on the numbers,
visualizing where and how much the difference actually shows
can help you make much more grounded decisions.

■ How to choose the right CHANEL jacket size with confidence

The best way to gauge fit is to lay your own jacket flat, measure it,
and compare those numbers with the exact garment measurements listed on the product page.

Some people find it tricky to measure things like shoulder width precisely,
but bust and waist measurements are usually quite easy to take.

Since fit can depend on both body shape and personal preference,
please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns—we’re always happy to help.