A modern stylish shearling car coat
I am 5'9" and 180 lbs, and I typically wear a size 40. I ordered the Hayes in 38R and 40R to try on for fit. Because I live in a more mild weather in Washington state, I don't expect to layer too much. The 38 was perfect with a t-shirt or dress shirt, and a sleek vest can be added for a layered look. It gives what Tom Ford calls "a gentle hug" and it fits me well. It is super warm. 40 would have worked fine if I were to layer more (e.g., a wool sweater), but it would look too bulky on me and alter the design profile of the Hayes. I also find the sleeves on the 40 too long for me personally that made me look like a child.
My personal sleeve size is about 33", and the 38 Hayes sleeves are just a tad longer than what I would have liked (by about 0.5"). Nevertheless, as an outer coat, the slightly longer sleeves are acceptable and are not detrimental in the style department.
I ordered the blue one, which gives me more versatility in dressing up or down.
My 38 Hayes checks all the boxes in fit, function, and fabric. Very happy with this purchase, and am looking forward to travel to cold places.