I also have googled them, but get almost too much info. I would be interested in what most people are using, and are comfortable with. Also, they seem to come in many price ranges!!
I've checked out online as well as locally. My best advice is to check a local uniform shop, most stock them to be able to try on and find out what style, size etc. that you need. Then you could order from online. That is what I have done.
Leslie
Check out Chefwear.com. They have quality chef's jackets. I would recommend not getting the unisex kind because they don't have a very good fit. To get a good jacket, you'll probably have to spend about $30-$50 for one. As for the sleeve, I always get the full length, it looks more professional. You could always fold up the sleeve. Hope that helps.
Diana
I have just bought a few chef jackets,....this is my experience. I think that if you are a woman, you should buy the womens jackets...they fit much better!!
I have a dickies small unisex/mens coat and it is pretty large in all the wrong places! the sleeves are a lot bigger in width compared to the womens, i feel like i have all this fabric bunched up under my armpits when i wear it! When you are mixing a bowl or something your sleeve always gets dirty because of it,....and the shoulder seams are 2 or 3 inches longer than where they should be. I just feel dumpy in it.
I have a Chefwear womens fit coat that wasnt very expensive that fits terrific,
http://www.chefwear.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=73&DEPARTMENT_ID=73
it is byfar my favorite!! the sleeves fit, there is a woman shape to it, it is lighter and less stiff...great!
There is also a website called uniformcitychef.com that has coats with a tie in the back to help them fit better and pockets for your hands near the bottom...very comfortable! They also have one with pink piping that is womens fit that is beautiful..i dont have it but want it!!
HTH
Thanks everyone. I am pretty sure that chefwear is the site I will order from. It seemed they had the best jackets to offer. I may try going to a supply and trying some on first. If you have long sleeves they don't get into your icing as you are decorating? Just wondering?
I have the 3/4 length sleeves and I am always rollling them up out of the way.
Also remember to think about your personal preferences for clothing in general and your work environment. I'm always cold, so I bought 3/4 sleeve in a heavier fabric (Dickies brand - wears like a champ - and was 50% off at a local uniform shop where I could actually try them on). If you're more warm-blooded, you may be more comfortable in a lighter weight fabric with short sleeves. Or, a customized apron like Kathy - I have my own little embroidery machine and have several personalized aprons, too.
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