I am buying for someone with a large chest and big belly- pant size 44. Can you advise on sizing? Thanks.
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I have a fairly large chest, pant size 36. I buy large and it's pretty snug but that's how I want this kind of shirt to be. Going off of the pants size I'd assume he's a little bigger than I am so I wouldn't go any less than XL. (If he wants it snug) I'd also suggest maybe going to a sporting goods store and trying them on then buying from Amazon.
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Michael...I'd err on the larger size. You obviously want this form fitting, but too tight is no good. I'm 6'1" and 195 (ok...200, but it's early) and I bought the XL, which I did based on other's reviews. The usual challenge with up-sizing is pant and sleeve length, which you don't need to worry about with this model. I've only worn the suit a couple of times since I bought it in September of last year, but I've been pleased with it.
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I guessed and it fits fine. I ordered a X-large and am about 6'2" and about 44" around my chest/ upper back to give you an idea.
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I believe I bought large for my son who has a 32 length pant, but he does not like anything tight and has a "muscular build". If he was thin, then maybe medium would be OK.
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Maggie F. -I think what will help you the most is to first look at the Columbia sizing information here: http://www.columbia.com/Men's-Silver-Ridge™-Convertible-Pant/AM8004,default,pd.html#PDPSizeChart .My experience, as a male, is that I normally wear a 32 waist, and these pants were too tight, primarily in the thighs, especially for active wear. I reordered a 34 and they fit well. Would they work for a 34 waist? _Probably_, if you were exactly or slightly less than a 34. But that's just a guess. Again, weigh that against Columbia's sizing information.
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I'm 2 inches taller than you and 44 pounds heavier, and a large fits me nicely. I'd suggest you go with a medium.
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I am about a 34-35" waist and a large was huge. Wish I would have gotten a medium. Hopefully that helps you..
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I'm 6'5" and 215lbs. My chest measures 44 and I have a Large/Long coat on-hand. I'm swimming in it and am going to have it tailored. Looking at the sizes though doesn't make sense, considering the Large is for 41-44 inches and the medium is for 37-40 inches. You could probably have a 50" chest and still fit fine in the Large... I'm about to order a Medium/X-tra Long and try that out. I'm expecting that will also still have plenty of room.
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I am 42" chest, and have a large. That works great over 2-3 layers. If you need to wear it in real cold weather, over thick layers, you might want to go up to XL
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I recommend a medium, thats what my husband wears and he's your size. I'm about a 28-32 and a small does me just fine :)
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I am 10-10.5. I order the 45. Still have some room. I happy with them Maybe the 44 will have fit perfect or not fit at all for sure they run big.
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i am 6ft. 2in and extra large fit me fine. It is not too tight on my 44" chest so that is probably what you would want.
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I found this online: White Sierra Men's Size Chart S M L XL XXL XXXL Chest 36-38 39-41 42-44 44-46 46-48 50-52 Waist 28-30 32-34 36-38 38-40 40-42 44-46 I played with the spacing above which got knocked out of whack after I cut and pasted the info here. Even after that it seems to go back to having all the letters crammed together for the sizes, but you should get the picture either way. Hope that helps! My XXXL pants did fit very well for my 44-46 size waist (depending on how good I have been for that week).
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I'm about the same build, a little shorter, but roughly 240 and 36 waist...My recent purchase of KW products were all 2x and as far as shirts fit quite snug...Ultimately your decision, but I think the large may be a bit uncomfortable for you.
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I am a 44 waist and prefer a xxxl shirt. I can wear some xxl, but prefer a little baggier fit. This vest fits me perfectly with a little left to spare on the adjustment straps. I highly recommend it for us bigger fellas.
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I bought an XL. It is long in the arms but more than comfortable in the chest. I do typically wear it over sweat shirts/hoodies.
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jguitar answer sounds about right. As a comparison, the Oneill larges fit tight like a wetsuit (correctly) on guys with larger measurements, ie 46-48 jacket (chest) size. I was going to say a medium would be the largest you would go with a 36" chest, but for a snugger fit a small sounds good.