DoggyStyle: How to Find Coats for Pit Bulls and Large Dogs

One thing I never expected when adopting a pit bull-type dog was that they would need to wear a coat in the winter.
The second thing I never expected was that it would be so hard to find a coat that fit.
Pitbull-type dogs tend to be ultra chesty, so it's always been hard finding coats that can fit their chests without being too long. Finding a coat that fits tends to be one of the biggest questions among pit bull-type dog owners.
Here are some things that have worked for us:

Stick with What Fits

It's hard finding anything in size large, but once you find a brand that fits, we make it our 'go-to' brand. We like Ruff Wear brand which has been able to accommodate the pooches' large chests without being too long on their bodies. The coats also have straps which are somewhat adjustable.
When I first got Miss M, I was originally put off by the price, but I soon realized I would rather buy one   durable coat that lasts for several years then to keep buying cheaper coats that will need replacing and eventually end up costing the same.
Our pooches have had their coats for the past 4 years. The only thing is that it seems that the new coats have a bit of vanity sizing. Now our pups would take a size medium in the Ruffwear coats (they used to be a large). You can read more about how we tried on the new Ruffwear coats by clicking here.
We did have luck once finding a pink puffy coat at Old Navy that fashionista Miss M just had to have; she was part of their Old Navy Ski Team. It is more of a fun coat that she loves to wear with the hood and take funny photos, though we haven't seen any in the stores lately.
We are also curious to hear what other brands and style coats have worked for other people.

Going Custom

We realized that sometimes it's just easier to have things made to their exact measurements, plus with sites like Etsy, it's become easier to connect with people who make stuff. We had custom sweaters made for the pups from Our Waldo Bungie's sweater shop.  And of course our custom made snoods here and here.
Though one day we dream of being talented enough to make our own coats, like SociaBulls members Duke, Delilah, and Dixie. 

Alterations Needed

I have to do this a lot with my own clothes, but we learned to make some minor alterations. to give a better fit. These sweaters fit the pups in the chest, but they are so long they actually cover their bums, We have elaborately pinned the back to make them look like they fit. We have also needed to cut slits in armholes which aren't far enough apart, and E had to sew up the stomach area on Mr. B's jersey to make it higher so he wouldn't pee on himself.
Our Chicago SociaBulls friend Vegas also had to slit the armholes in his new sweater.

These are some things that have worked for us.
What are your recommendations for dog coats and cold weather gear that fits?

Also:
Boots!
Our current obsession.
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