After watching online auctions for a nice previously owned kilt jacket in my size one is finally listed. I have purchased regular sport coats this way and find that many list measurements in addition to the size. The measurement from shoulder seam to seam varies from about 19 inches to 21 inches in those auctions. I have always bought sportscoats that are listed as 20 or 21 and find they are comfortable (not tight). So now the question.

Do kilt jackets fit differently in the shoulder and chest? The one for auction is listed as size 44 and is 46 at the chest (proper measure for the size jacket) yet 18 at the shoulders. That seems pretty tight when a chest measure is 46 inches. Any guidance?

Cheers! Bill