EmmaKa

I am comparing three secondhand coats online, and none of the sellers accepts returns. The size labels look suitable, but the photographs do not show how much room there is through the shoulders. Looking for a way to compare the cuts led me to several discussions of body shape categories. I plan to ask each seller to use the same measuring points, since inconsistent descriptions would make the numbers difficult to compare. Now I am wondering which actual garment measurements would make that comparison more useful. For background, I have been looking at this reference: <a href=https://findyourbodyshape.top>color and body type analysis</a> I could measure a coat I already find comfortable, laid flat and buttoned, as a starting point. Layering matters here, which means I need to consider extra room as well as my body proportions. What would your measurement checklist include when comparing a straight coat against one with a defined waist?