[jeremyj5]

Hello all!

I've been looking into buying a Barbour for quite some time now, but I'm stumped on the sizing. I'm a size 35 chest normally, and I'm unsure whether I ought to size down on the Classic Bedale to 32 or 34, or if the Ashby XS is a better bet. I'm 5'7" and my arms aren't particularly long, so sleeve length isn't an issue. Unfortunately, none of the stores near me carry sizes that small, and I'm ordering from the UK and would hate to have to pay return shipping

Also this is my first post--excited to be here!

 

[never behind]

I can only give my experience with the Bedale. I am a 42 chest and ordered a size 40. It is roomy enough for moderate layering. The 42 was just too big and the 38 left no room for much beyond a shirt underneath.

I’d guess the 34 would be best.

I have no experience with the Ashby.

 

[SG_67]

I’m a 40 chest and wear a 38 Bedale Classic and it’s perfect for layering over a thicker sweater.

 

[medhat]

I would wait until you could try the jackets on in person; overseas returns sound like a hassle. There has to be a retailer somewhere in the Research Triangle (or Charlotte even ) that carries Barbour, isn't there?

 

[SG_67]

I would wait until you could try the jackets on in person; overseas returns sound like a hassle. There has to be a retailer somewhere in the Research Triangle (or Charlotte even ) that carries Barbour, isn't there?

there are 2 Orvis stores in Raleigh.

 

[jeremyj5]

I’m in school in Durham but without a car I’m afraid–or I would! My hometown unfortunately only has two retailers that carry Barbour within a 50 mile radius, and neither of them carry the XS Ashby or Bedale at a size smaller than 38 :/

 

[jeremyj5]

I think I’m going to order the 34 Bedale or the XS Ashby–when I get them and try them out I’ll post an update! Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[Monier]

I have the Ashby in XS and I'm quite happy. I'm 5'8 and don't have long arms. In general if you're on the slim to regular side the XS will fit