Chef Works Clothing Size Guide | The Best Fit Jackets

Sizing

Getting the perfect fit is simple with Chef Works – there are just three simple steps to ensure you can wear your dream jacket, trousers or shirt in absolute comfort.

Choose your fit: jackets and trousers are available in a range of fits, from slim and modern to relaxed and classic fits, each offering a different style and look.
What are your measurements? The chef works garments measurements are for your actual chest or waist size. Grab a tape measure, get your size and match with the size guides to find your ideal fit.
You’re ready to pick your perfect chef coat or trousers!

Measurement Guidelines

Chest: take your chest measurement from the fullest part of your chest or bust with your arms down, relaxed, by your side.
Waist: measure around your natural waistline, above your hips (in line with your naval). Chef Works trousers sit on your natural waist, not your hips, so ensure you measure this correctly.
Inseam: to get an accurate inseam measurement, measure from the base of your crotch to the bottom of your heel.

TIP: If you have an existing pair of trousers that fit you well, you can measure along the inseam of them to get your size.

Chef's Jackets

Unisex Jackets

Modern Fit – gives you an average additional 4.5 inches (11.4cm) of fabric around your body for a fitted look that isn’t too snug, giving you the space needed to move and work without restriction whilst looking your best.
Classic Fit – offers a slightly larger fit than Modern Fit jackets, with an average of 5.5 inches (14cm) of additional fabric around your body. This style gives you the comfort and room to move without being oversized.
Generous Fit – gives an average of 8 inches (20.3cm) of extra room around your body for a baggy fit, giving maximum room to perform without feeling restricted.

Unisex Jackets
Chef Works Unisex	-	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
Chef Works Egyptian Cotton	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
To fit chest (in)	31	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
To fit chest (cm)	9	82	87	92	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137

Women's Jackets

Slim Fit – Women’s slim fit jackets offer an average of 2 inches (5cm) of extra fabric around your body, giving you a closer fit for a flattering look, without being restrictive.
Classic Fit – give an extra 4.5 inches (11.4cm) of additional fabric around your body for a more comfortable fit with room to move, without feeling oversized or baggy.

Women's Jackets
Chef Works	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
To fit chest (in)	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
To fit chest (cm)	76	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Womens UK Size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28

TIP: As well as fit; consider other factors such as long or short sleeve, buttons or zips and pocket or no pockets. All of these factors affect the comfort of your new jacket.

Buying Guide: Want to know more about chef's jackets? Our guide to buying professional chef's coats tells you everything you need to know.

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Chef's Trousers

Men's and Women's Trousers

Modern Fit – sits on your natural waist, straight through the hip and thigh with a straight leg opening.
Classic Fit – sits on your natural waist and is relaxed through the hip and thigh with a straight leg opening.
Relaxed Fit – sits on your natural waist, relaxed through the hip and thigh with a boot cut opening.

Unisex Trousers
Chefworks Trousers	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
Waist (in)	26	28	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
Waist (cm)	65	73	76	82	85	92	95	102	105	112	116	124
Women's UK Size	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30

TIP: When choosing your new trousers, remember to consider whether they have a button or zip fly, belt loops or an elasticated waistband. Elastic waistbands give maximum comfort whilst a zip fly and belt loops offer practicality.

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Shirts

Men's Shirts

Modern Fit - gives an additional 3 inches (7.6cm) of extra fabric, on average, around your body for a closer fit to the body that gives a stylish look without feeling too snug.
Classic Fit - offers an average additional 4.5 inches (11.4cm) of fabric around your body for room to move and comfort, fitting like a traditional dress shirt.

Women's Shirts

Form Fit - features a figure flattering style, hugging closely to your body’s silhouette. Form Fit shirts have a snug fit with a tapered look, generally containing elastane (a stretchy synthetic fibre) that stretches to your movement, allowing you to look great and work in total comfort.
Classic Fit - offers an average additional 4.5 inches (11.4cm) of fabric around your body for room to move and comfort, fitting like a traditional dress shirt.

Shirts
Colour By Chef Works	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
Chest in Ins	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Chest in cms	82	87	92	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137
Unisex euro sizes	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62	64

TIP: Think about mix and matching your shirt with aprons and ties to create a stylish and practical uniform, whether you need a formal look or casual style.

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Aprons

Chef Works aprons come in a variety of styles, each best suited to a venue or role. Getting the right apron can help you work more efficiently, keep your uniform cleaner for longer and give you a style to match.

Bib Aprons - Bib aprons cover the full length of your torso and can go as far down as your ankles. They are placed over your head and secured on the collar of your shirt or jacket (many Chef Works jackets and shirts have snap tabs to stop the aprons from moving around) and secured around the waist with ties. These aprons are available with pockets and without and some have adjustable necks for the perfect fit.

Waist Aprons - Unlike bib aprons, waist aprons are secured by waist straps only, covering you from your waist down to the middle of your thigh, but most cover to just below the hips. These aprons are designed to help you work quicker and more efficiently, rather than protecting your uniform from spills and stains.

Short Bistro Aprons - These aprons are designed for front of house use, featuring a short design that covers from your waist to just above your knees (some designs can be shorter). Bistro aprons offer practical storage for notepads and pens whilst keeping your legs unrestricted for comfort and freedom of movement.

Bistro Aprons - Bistro aprons cover more of your legs than short bistro aprons, covering from your waist to just below your knees. These styles are best suited to front of house food service; protecting your uniform whilst still allowing you to move and work freely.

TIP: Some aprons are reversible, allowing you to keep a professional appearance at all times, whilst some have extra long waist ties that allow you to wrap them around your body and tie it up at the front. Choosing the right apron for your role can help you work more comfortably and efficiently!

Buying Guide: Our guide to getting the right apron for the job is perfect for helping you decide on the ideal apron, whatever your role.

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Embroidery

Many of the Chef Works clothing range can be embroidered with your brand logo, flags and names, giving it a personal touch to really make your uniform yours. If an item can be personalised it will have a logo on it. To get your new jacket, trousers or shirt embroidered, simply add to basket and follow the step in the checkout. A full guide to ordering embroidered clothing can be found on our Personalisation page, with an easy-to-follow video guide too.