Hi guys! @NotMyRealNameA 42" on a Medium is not big at all, in fact is fairly standard. This measurement is actually for the garment itself; usually that's made by taken a usual Medium chest measurement of 38" and adding 4" inches of allowance for movement. The sizing chart is not based on body measurements, but actual garment measurements instead. Without 3 or 4 inches of allowance you wouldn't be able to move at all or even rip your shirt.
The reason why Blake is wearing a Medium besides it being the sample size we've got from the vendor, is the fact that these heavyweight flannels can be sized up a bit and worn a bit more like a shirt jacket, since it's pretty thick fabric and they make a good outer layer. It really depends on how you want to wear your shirt (fitted or a bit more loose). In this case because of the fabric, either way is a good choice.
@McAdamsandwichWe are not offering the Slim Fit, not the Extra Trim Fit (http://www.newenglandshirtco.com/sizingandstyle) which we included the sizing chart for. It's a bit more of a contemporaneous fit which is what most of us are used to these days.
Again, because this is a modern trimmer fit and this shirt is a heavyweight flannel, you can size up if you'd like for a loose fit that will make more sense if you want to wear this as an outer layer and leave room for undergarments.
Ryan_AlanOops! The sizing chart is correct -- I made a mistake when I posted the previous comment. New England Shirt Company calls this fit the Trim Fit, not the Extra Trim Fit. As long as you're referring to our sizing chart, you'll be fine.
@McAdamsandwich We are not offering the Slim Fit, not the Extra Trim Fit (http://www.newenglandshirtco.com/sizingandstyle) which we included the sizing chart for. It's a bit more of a contemporaneous fit which is what most of us are used to these days. Again, because this is a modern trimmer fit and this shirt is a heavyweight flannel, you can size up if you'd like for a loose fit that will make more sense if you want to wear this as an outer layer and leave room for undergarments.
What is correct??