Fit Guide Jackets & Dusters
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/Duster/Step-top/Synergy Top/Gansey
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 |
| Duster - short | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 64 / 25 | 84 / 33 |
| Duster - Medium | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 82 / 32 | 102 / 40 |
| Duster - long | 74 / 29 | 31 / 12 | 83 / 32.5 | 100 / 39.5 | 120 / 47 |
| Step-top - Small | 74/29 | 33 / 13 | open | 56 / 22 | 71 / 28 |
| Step-top - Large | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 64 / 25 | 79 / 31 |
| Synergy Top | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 64 / 25 | 79 / 31 |
| Gansey - Small | 74/29 | 33 / 13 | open | 61 / 24 | 66 / 26 |
| Gansey - Large | 84/33 | 37 / 14.5 | open | 71 / 28 | 76 / 30 |
* 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.