Fit Guide Jackets
The Slow Wardrobe sizes
We follow our own sizing system, recognising that the traditional system of "ladies dress-sizes" does not account for body shape and height. See how The Slow Wardrobe sizes relate to body measurements HERE.
Joy Jacket/Jan Jacket/Joan Jacket
These garments are designed to fit a very wide range of sizes and heights, from a UK size 10 to 28. Check these garment measurements to give you an idea of their dimensions.
| Garment |
Underarm* cm / in |
Armhole depth* cm / in |
Hips* cm / in |
Length front** cm / in |
Length back** cm / in |
| Joy Jacket | 81 / 32 | 31 / 12 | 81 / 32 |
74 / 29 |
68 / 27 |
| Jan Jacket | 83 / 32.5 | 28 / 11 | 89 / 35 | 98 / 38.5 | 90 / 35.5 |
| Joan Jacket - Small | 68 / 27 | 28 / 11 | 75 / 29 | 86 / 34 | 78 / 31 |
| Joan Jacket - Large | 83 / 32.5 | 31 / 12 | 90 / 35.5 | 96 / 38 | 88 / 35 |
* measured with garment lying flat, so double this measurement for circumference
** measured from top of shoulder
Custom sizes
We do everything we can to be truly size-inclusive. We can highly individualise your Layercake, by adapting the standard fit and/or choosing a non-standard fabric/colour.
Find out more about this service HERE.