Nehru Jacket (Modi Jacket) Size Chart
The Nehru jacket (Modi jacket) is a festive menswear staple worn over kurtas and shirts, so it must fit as a layer. This chart gives standard sizing and shows how to present layered fit on Shopify to keep returns low.
Nehru Jacket Size Chart (inches)
| Size | Chest | Shoulder | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 (S) | 39 | 16.5 | 28 |
| 40 (M) | 41 | 17 | 29 |
| 42 (L) | 43 | 17.5 | 29 |
| 44 (XL) | 45 | 18 | 30 |
| 46 (XXL) | 47 | 18.5 | 30 |
Notes
Size for layering, not bare chest. A Nehru jacket is worn over a kurta or shirt, so its chest measurement includes ease for the layer underneath. Tell shoppers to pick their normal kurta size unless they want it slim.
Length should clear the hip. Most Nehru jackets sit at or just below the waist. Show the jacket length so shoppers can judge proportion against their kurta length, which is a common mismatch.
FAQs
How should a Nehru jacket fit?
It should fit comfortably over a kurta or shirt, since it's a layering piece. Pick your usual kurta size unless you want a slim look; the chest measurement already includes layering ease.
What size Nehru jacket should I buy?
Match your chest to the chart and confirm length sits at or just below your waist. Because it's worn as a layer, avoid sizing down even if you normally prefer a snug fit.
How do I reduce Nehru jacket returns?
Clarify on the product page that sizing accounts for layering, show jacket length and shoulder, and offer a fit recommender so shoppers pick the right layer size.
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