padded women's vest with hood

That's how you measure correctly

The information in the table is dimensions of the garment, not your body measurements.
It is best to put a shirt flat on the table and measure by this example:

• Chest circumference Place the top flat and measure from armpit to armpit. Take the dimension once 2.
• Waist width Measure at waist height (slightly below the chest) from left to right, while the
  Top is smooth on the table.
• Hip circumference At the bottom end of the top, measure from left to right. Take the dimension once 2.
• Sleeve length Measure from the shoulder's base (shoulder seam) to the end of the sleeve.
• Back length / length of the item The measure from collar base (rear, center) to hem below is the length of the T-shirt.

If your measured garment is between two sizes, the following applies:

• for a more close-to-body seat: prefer to choose the smaller size
• for more freedom of movement: better to reach for larger size