How to Size a Bondage Jacket: Measure Once, Buy the Right One
Short answer: for the Half Jacket, measure around the ribs just under the chest: up to about 35 in (90 cm) is Small, up to about 43 in (110 cm) is Medium. For the Bondage Jacket, measure around the fullest part of the chest: 32–36 in (81–91 cm) is Medium, 37–42 in (94–107 cm) is Large. Between sizes, choose the larger one; the straps adjust across a range.
Why sizing a restraint jacket is different
A normal jacket only needs to fit. A restraint jacket needs to fit and hold, which is why every strap on a KBD jacket adjusts on its own: the size gets you close and the straps do the fine-tuning. That also means the exact number matters less than people fear. Get the measurement, pick the size, and let the buckles do the rest.
Half Jacket: how to measure
- Stand relaxed. Run a tape around the ribcage just under the chest, level all the way round, snug but not tight.
- Read the number.
- Match it to the chart.
| Small | Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Fits lower chest | within ~35 in / ~90 cm | within ~43 in / ~110 cm |
| Neck | ~20 in / ~50 cm | ~21 in / ~54 cm |
| Shoulder width | ~15.5 in / ~39 cm | ~17 in / ~43 cm |
| Sleeve length | ~31 in / ~78 cm | ~32 in / ~81 cm |
| Adjustment range | 7 in / 18 cm | 7 in / 18 cm |
Colours vary by size: Small comes in Black, Red-Black and Pink; Medium comes in Black. Dimensions are approximate.
Bondage Jacket: how to measure
- Run a tape around the fullest part of the chest, level, snug but not tight.
- Note your height as a second check.
- Match both to the chart.
| Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|
| Fits body chest | 32–36 in / 81–91 cm | 37–42 in / 94–107 cm |
| Height | up to 5'7" / 170 cm | up to 5'11" / 180 cm |
| Jacket chest (garment) | 42 in / 107 cm | 50 in / 127 cm |
| Shoulder width | 16.5 in / 42 cm | 17.5 in / 44 cm |
| Length, collar to hem | 22.5 in / 57 cm | 26.5 in / 67 cm |
| Arm length | 28 in / 71 cm | 30 in / 76 cm |
| Closure | Multi-point adjustable straps, rear-arm closure | |
Note that "fits body chest" is your measurement; "jacket chest" is the garment measured flat around the outside. Buy by the body figure. Colours: Medium in Black, White, Pink and Red; Large in Black.
Between sizes?
Choose the larger size. A jacket that is slightly roomy tightens down with the straps; a jacket that is too small can't be loosened past its limit. This is the one rule that saves most returns.
Buying as a gift and can't measure
- Her usual top size. S or M for the Half Jacket, M or L for the Bondage Jacket. Right for most people.
- Check a fitted jacket or a bra band she already owns; the label gives you the number without a conversation.
- When in doubt, size up and let the straps do the work.
Unopened items can be returned within 30 days, so an honest mistake is fixable. The rest of the gift logistics are in the gift guide.
Checking the fit once it's on
- Two fingers slide under the collar.
- A full, easy breath with the chest strap closed.
- Warm hands, no tingling.
- No strap digging in at the shoulder or underarm. If one does, loosen it a notch and tighten the one beside it.
The step-by-step is in how to put on a bondage jacket, and the full charts with a diagram are on the size guide.
Questions
I'm between Small and Medium on the Half Jacket. Which one?
Medium. It adjusts down across a 7 in range.
Does the Bondage Jacket run small?
The chart lists body measurements, so buy by your chest figure, not by your usual letter size. Chests over 42 in are outside the current range.
Do the sizes differ by colour?
The jacket is the same; only the colours available per size differ. See each product page for the current options.
Can I exchange for another size?
Unopened, yes, within 30 days. Email info@wellnesskbd.com first.
