Coat size help (numerical)

[smrsxn]

Hi all, I need help with numerical coat size. 

Female

Height: 5’6”

Weight: 145lbs

Chest: 34”

Waist: 31”

Hips: 40”

I tend to stuff my pockets with a bunch of crap and I never buttoned my coat in school so it wasn’t too big of a problem.

I had a size XS in school and it fit perfectly, but I need a numerical size for work and my numbers fall across multiple different sizes. I don’t want it baggy and discheveled looking, but I also don’t want it to be skin-tight.

I’m not on here often so if there’s a thread that is more active and will garner more traction, let me know! A response is needed from me soon.

Thank you in advance!

Edited October 14, 2019 by smrsxn

[Reality Check 2]

Go with a 12 or 14 based on comfort and not binding.

Or, I wouldn't wear a white coat at all.

I haven't in over 25 yrs. 

I find them hot, restricting and cumbersome. I also look like a snow beast in one.

They get dirty easily and dirty looks germy to me. 

We wear business casual and you won't find me in a dress because I do ortho exams in awkward positions. Of my 20 VA partners, only one wears a white coat.

Just my two cents

[smrsxn]

@Reality Check 2 thanks for the reply!

They are being ordered for me. Would you happen to know what 12/14 translates to in XS, S, etc?

Edited October 14, 2019 by smrsxn

[Reality Check 2]

More likely a Large or XL

Large is often 12/14 and XL sometimes 16/18.

Whomever is ordering them should have samples.

Or find someone at work and ask to try theirs on.

[ventana]

Just say no to coats.  
 

yucky

 

if you must, order a 12 and and a 14 and a 16

see which one fits best and wear that one. 
 

 

or order the 16 and take it to a tailor.