Article Summary
The Hearthside Simmer Long is 20.5 cm longer than the Regular in size M. Its bust, shoulders and sleeves also change. Use the chart and two exact photos to choose.
The Long Changes More Than the Hem
If the Hearthside Simmer Regular looks right through the shoulders but you want more coverage below the seat, compare the chart before ordering the Long in your usual size. In size M, the Long adds 20.5 cm of length and 7 cm at the bust. Its shoulders and sleeves are also larger in the chart.
| Option | Length | Shoulder | Bust | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular M | 65.5 | 51 | 122 | 58 |
| Regular L | 67 | 52.2 | 126 | 59 |
| Long S | 85 | 52 | 125 | 60 |
| Long M | 86 | 53 | 129 | 61 |
These are finished garment measurements from the seller chart. Compare them with another coat measured the same way, with the front closed. The chart allows a 1–3 cm discrepancy from manual measurement. If a centimeter would determine whether the cuff clears your hand, confirm how the sleeve is measured and ask for the actual garment measurement.
Find the Hem in the Regular and Long Photos
The Khaki Regular shows a higher hem. The front opening gives you an easy line to follow down to where the jacket ends over the trousers. If you usually drive in your winter coat, start here when the aim is to keep less fabric around the seat.
The Khaki Long extends farther over the trousers in its own option photo. That view helps explain why you might prefer it on a route with long walks or waits. The models’ poses and outfits differ, so use the chart and your own coat to locate the hem on you. The parka guide to coat coverage explains how length fits into the wider design.
Use a Coat You Already Wear to Test the Change
Put on the knit you actually wear on cold days, then close a coat that fits over it. Reach forward and sit in a dining chair. Check where the hem sits and where the cuff lands when your arm bends. Record that coat’s length, flat bust doubled, shoulder width and sleeve length. If the reference coat is about 66 cm long with a 122 cm bust, Regular M is close to it on those two measurements.
If you want a hem near 85 cm, compare Long S before assuming Long M is the answer. Long S has a 125 cm bust, closer to your 122 cm reference. It still has a 60 cm sleeve. Sizing down in the Long keeps most of the added length and still gives you a longer sleeve than Regular M. If your reference cuffs are already at the base of your fingers, check the sleeve first. Choosing by bust alone could leave you folding the cuffs on every outing.
Use both versions of your commute in the fit test
Mark where your current coat ends while standing and where it folds when you sit. If you drive most days, check that the regular version’s shorter hem gives you space without lifting the sleeves when you reach forward. If you spend most of your time outside waiting, compare the long version’s hem with your standing coat and repeat the sit test over your winter knit. If added hem length solves your coverage problem but extra body room would shift the shoulders, ask for the chart for a neighboring size before assuming that the two size M cuts fit alike.
