Barbour Bedale Review I Features and Sizing Info

Review and sizing info on the Barbour Bedale, which also goes through why I chose this model over other options. By no means a professional fashion model (lol!) but thought my struggles with sizing might be useful for some.

[SR-zcdp]

As a long time barbour fan. I have watched many a YouTube on them. I really enjoyed your review. It was easy and calm to watch. Informative too. So thanks!

[alexandrem]

size 40 looks great, Bedales are meant to be layered.

[plusgood]

Very helpful. I'm normally a 40-42. Ended up getting a 38 and it's perfect

[ElBoyoElectronico]

I went with a 42 at 5.9“ height and about 195 pounds and it fits quite relaxed. I have broad shoulders and huge legs, so the boxier fit of the Bedale looks quite balanced on me. Also, this makes layering very easy and helps with the breathability of the jacket.

[osheenoutside]

Bedale or Bedale Classic and why? Great vid!

[HelmutLuttenberger]

Thanks for your great video and for all the comments, which helped me a lot to find the right size for my Barbour Bedale.
I have now decided on size 38 for the Barbour Bedale (Thornproof) because I would like to wear several layers (pullover etc.) under the jacket, since it can be very cold here in Austria in the winter. My measurements are 170 cm (5’7’’) 70 kg (11 stone) and my chest is 101 cm (40 inch). I don't want to be stuck in the jacket (too tight ), but still have enough freedom of movement, that fits me perfectly with size 38
Many Greetings from Austria👍

[Diego.E.D]

I own the Ashby and the Bedale, which are two different beasts. The Bedale to me need to be a little bit oversized (I wear 42) about the Ashby (I wear XL). The chest measure on Ashby is 24 in ( armpit to armpit and feels close to the chest) the Bedale is 25, 5 in (armpit to armpit). The design and the purpose are entirely different; the Ashby is a casual urban style with a slim cut, and the Bedale it the primary purpose is for riding (shorter sleeves compared with the Ashby) and more room for movement and layer up. In your case, the Bedale is the right fit. Otherwise, the pick is Ashby. I use Bedale when I go for a walk in the countryside, which I love, and when I move around the city, I wear the Ashby (it looks more stylish).

[larry]

What are the modern Bedales like compared to the Ashby, size wise ??
My 1988 Bedale is 42" but a bit big as I never wear more than a tshirt underneath.
I have a Ashby in an M and an Ashby lightweight in a L which are a better fit.

[ricardoalves]

I am your height and weight and I got the 38...i tried the 36 in the store and it was short in the sleeves... The 38 could be bigger in the sleeve though but it's fine, not too short.. These jackets don't have very long sleeves anyway. Thanks by the video. Yours doesn't seem too big on you by the way although it's a 40. You look good with it! Thanks for the video!

[mikehowells]

I've been thinking of getting a Barbour jacket for a while now and it was between the Bedale and the Beaufort. I decided on the Classic Bedale, I have a 40 inch chest and I'm 5'7' 11 stone-ish. I took your advice and sized down to a 38 and the fit is great and can fit an old berghaus fleece under it for the colder days. I love it. Thanks for the vid, going by your accent I think we both live in the same county, lol.

[ultraswank]

One thing to consider is that if you've got long arms but average height and weight, the 38 or 40 arm length will be on the short side.

[paranormal]

After more than a year now, how do you feel in the jacket? did you wear in it and has a better fit now? or do you still think that 38 would have been a better choice? I have the same measurements as you and feel that did the same mistake. The 40 feels huge on me.

[eleveneleven]

For me my Bedale is a throw on jacket with a shirt. My Beaufort is a bigger fit, longer and great for layering in colder weather when out in the English weather.

[jttorres]

Awesome video. Just one note, Omar Sy is wearing a Barbour Beaufort 125th Anniversary Icons jacket.

[michaelnedsmar]

Rule of thumb .
When buying a loose jacket down 1 size. buying a slim fit up 1 or may be 2 sizes .

[branchclan]

I'm a 44 Regular in a suit/sport coat. Went with 40 in the Bedale.

[nick-just]

Like the change of pace with the Barbour video! I decided to go for one myself earlier this year, went the Ashby though as prefer the slimmer cut. Olive green too, gotta keep it classic. I’m a 38-40 too, but perhaps they don’t do chest sizes in the Ashby because it was a “medium” I ordered, fits me fine. It’s a bit annoying the Ashby isn’t made in England like the others, agreed. Also, I find the zip a bit of a pain to do up. The 40 looks okay on you, the Bedale isn’t meant to be a tailored fit anyway.

[Dimplehead]

So should you of gone with a 38? Or do you like the 40. You kind of said both haha

[mirkobettini]

Is not an Ashby, it’s a 125th special edition (zippers on the sides)

[photostuff]

the actor wasn't wearing an Ashby. Ashby doesn't have an external zip pocket.