Why a fitted jacket needs more than one number
The active Elowen black fitted lambskin racer jacket uses curved seams to create its shape. That is a different fitting experience from a loose overshirt or long coat. A bust measurement alone cannot tell you whether the upper back or armhole feels right when you reach forward.
Measure your body over the kind of shirt or fine knit you will actually wear. Compare both the body and garment rows below. Check the listing's stated size options; the general chart may include sizes a specific colour does not currently offer. If you can try the jacket, zip it, sit down and move your arms. If buying online, compare a well-fitting jacket laid flat at the chest, shoulder, sleeve and hem, and ask MOTOGRIP for the Elowen-specific finished measurements.
Four fit points to inspect
Shoulders: Look for a clean seam line without pulling across the upper back. Sleeves: Reach forward and bend the elbow; note where the cuff lands. Bust and waist: Close the zipper without sharp tension or gaps. Hem: Sit and turn so you know whether the fitted cut remains comfortable. A size should support ordinary movement, not just look smooth in a still photograph.
The dark brown Elowen colourway offers the same named silhouette in a different finish. Review the exact colour's gallery and current product details before using the two as interchangeable references.
MOTOGRIP women's jacket size chart — inches
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest, body | 33–34 | 35–36 | 37–38 | 39.5–41 | 42.5–44 | 45.5–47 | 48.5–50 | 51.5–53 | 54.5–56 |
| Chest, garment | 37 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 |
| Waist, body | 31–32 | 33–34 | 35–36 | 37.5–39 | 40.5–42 | 43.5–45 | 46.5–48 | 49.5–51 | 52.5–54 |
| Waist, garment | 35 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 57 |
| Center back length | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 |
| Sleeve length | 24 | 24.25 | 24.5 | 24.9 | 25.25 | 25.65 | 26 | 26.4 | 26.75 |
Source: MOTOGRIP size guide. The guide also lists sleeve and back lengths; verify the selected Elowen size and style-specific measurements before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Should a fitted racer jacket feel tight across the back?
It should allow comfortable ordinary movement. Sharp pulling suggests that the cut or size needs review.
Should I measure over a winter sweater?
Measure over the actual layer you intend to wear, then check whether the style has room for it.
Does the general chart guarantee Elowen's sleeve length?
No. Ask for the selected size's finished sleeve measurement when reach is important.
What if bust and waist suggest different sizes?
Compare both garment dimensions and ask for style-specific advice instead of choosing from one number alone.
Review the Elowen jacket with your measurements at hand.