Before trying on an overcoat, make sure to try it on with a suit. Don’t just try it on while wearing a T-shirt, as you would most likely end up with a size that’s too small this way.
Moving on, the two most important things to look out are the shoulders and the length:
Shoulders
Be extra careful when you check your shoulder fit, because a tailor cannot provide extra room there. The best way to describe the perfect shoulder fit is to see if the coat sits squarely on your shoulders. To test it out, lift your arms and see if it restricts movement. If it’s a good fit, then the shoulder seam should fall right at the edge of your shoulder, not before or after.
Length
While many different lengths exist, the classics usually rests at mid-thigh. If it’s slightly longer, it’s fine as long as it does not touch your knee. So, the area between the mid-thigh and knee should be okay.
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