Quote Originally Posted by Highlander 578 View Post
I'd asked if they could measure one of their jackets against the dimensions I had already sent to see if I needed a 46R or 46L, and was told to buy one, and if it did not fit I could return it, and order the next size. Surely a simple measure would make life easier?
The difference between an L(ong) and R(egular) is just 1" in the sleeves. The rest are the same. In 46 that's, resp., 32 3/4" and 33 3/4". If you are over 6'1" tall then LONG. If 5'7"-6' then Regular.. If a bit short or portly then S(hort). Its typically better to be 1/4" short than a 1/2" long. Sleeves, in general, on formal clothing need to be altered to fit. Shortening is typically easier than lengthening-- and that's often only possible on new clothing.