@jcboy,
That's a good idea. I'd also suggest talking to female friends, find out which companies have accurate size charts as many of them don't, and then take your measurements. You might want to have someone else do that, at least to start, and then check charts. I would suggest, also, that you size up if your measurements seem to fall between sizes. Men's arms can end up being wider, too, so close-fitting sleeves might not fit so well, as the arm holes might be too small.