Two Things You Should Know Before Buying Winter Jacket

1. If it's too tight, it's not correct

If certain parts of your body, such as your armpits, are wearing a coat that is too tight, the down or synthetic insulation may be compressed, leaving no room for unfolding and keeping you tall. The particles and materials that make up the insulation inside the jacket are made up of multiple small pockets that trap air and create warmth. When these particles or materials are compressed, the pockets have no open space to trap and insulate air.

The towering of these particles and materials is a source of insulation, and without it you will feel cold and uncomfortable. A jacket that is too tight can also hinder movement. If you buy the right winter coat, you get the comfort it brings.

2. Verification test

The best way to determine if the coat size you have chosen is correct is to take four small tests. These four tests are so simple that they can be done in the comfort of your home, in the store's dressing room, or in the middle of the store's parking lot. The latest purchase you will convince yourself, this is definitely the right choice.

1) Hug test

Unless you're a Wizard of Oz robot or a tin man, your body needs to move, and it needs to move a lot. Throughout the day, you can move your body in a variety of ways, such as waving your arms to call a taxi, sitting in a car, or stuffing groceries at a local market. If the coat is too tight on your arms or chest, you will have a hard time doing simple routines.

This is where the hug test comes in handy. Put on your potential new coat, zipper it, give yourself a big hug and reach for the scapula of your other arm. If you can barely lift your arm, this coat is definitely not the right size. If you can snuggle up, but your elbows and shoulders coat feels a little tight, we recommend trying one size up.

Sometimes, sadly, you no longer have the perfect coat of your size, and you think of buying that coat that is too small. Don't be that person. If the coat doesn't fit, it doesn't reach its full potential and you may have to disassemble it and buy another coat that fits nicely and warms properly.

When wearing a winter coat, keep in mind that it is best to wear a thick sweater, hoodie, or jacket underneath. If you find the hug test perfect with one T-shirt, try another layer and try again. When winters are really cold, you will most likely need to add additional layers at some point, regardless of the insulation of the winter coat. So keep that in mind when trying on a winter coat.

2) Arm reach test

This particular test checks the proper length of the sleeves when looking for the right winter coat. If you reach out in front of you and your wrists are exposed, your sleeves may be too short and your wrists may get cold. If you are a driver, you can do a similar steering wheel test. Imitate the movement of driving a car and extend your arms in front of you as if you were holding the steering wheel. If the sleeves of your winter coat are too short, you are more likely to catch a cold or snow. Choosing a jacket with comfortable sleeves eliminates the need to buy long gloves to fill the gaps in the sleeves.