How to measure yourself to find the perfect SMOL size

What might also help is you put on the jacket/s you are using to measure yourself, along with your usual underlayers, then focus on how each measurement (A, B, C and D) feels. Does it feel loose or tight on you? This way, focusing on a single measurement at a time will help you gauge if you could go up or down the sizing chart and still feel comfortable.

It is very important that you only measure yourself using a similar winter jacket that fits well and you’re comfortable in, or else the measurements will not be accurate. The reason why it has to be a similar winter jacket is because other jackets have different styles and designs that will likely impact the accuracy of your measurements.

The best example of “don’t use this” is a fleece jacket. These are quite soft and stretchy by design and its stretch feature in particular might give you incorrect measurements.

We offer measurements based on garment sizes because it is easier to compare with your own jackets that offer you a comfortable fit. This way, you can easily put your current jacket on and have a feel on how your SMOL will fit you taking into account the measurements that you already have. It's like you’re already trying on your SMOL! ;)

If you are stuck in between sizes, we suggest that you try on a couple more winter jackets. You’ll be surprised that slightly smaller or bigger measurements also fit you right because sizing is not standardised for clothes. Having more data points will help you understand better what feels more comfortable to you. Most of our backers are generally alright sizing up when in-between sizes, if the other measurements fit great as well.

To get your measurements as accurate as possible, you will have to use a similar winter jacket. If you have a padded jacket, that should also work. However, if you don’t have a similar winter jacket, you can try borrowing from a friend or a loved one. As long as the jacket fits well and you’re comfortable in it, you’re all set to start measuring.

The hip/bottom width measurement for SMOL is the same as your C - Chest Width measurement.

You will select one size for both your SMOL Jacket and Vest. The SMOL vest is like an additional underlayer that you can use underneath your SMOL jacket to keep you warmer. However, it is very compressible so it resembles more a thinner layer and not a bulky sweater.

We are always happy to help our backers in any way we can. However, because there are many things to consider, you are the best person to take all the points above into account to find your perfect SMOL size. We’re always happy to pitch in our suggestions if you need one, but you’re the only one that knows exactly how they feel in the jacket they’re trying on!

We’ve kind of told you everything we know, but here’s another golden nugget. Our sizing chart is very similar to the Uniqlo brand. If you own one of their jackets or have tried them on, you can use that as a reference when choosing your SMOL size.