"How-to" Measuring Guide

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For best results, use a cloth measuring tape and measure over your underwear (unless you will be wearing the garments over your street clothes). The tape should be comfortable around your body and not tight. Always order one size larger if you are unsure, or if your measurements fall between two sizes.

 

  • Neck: Measure around the base of the neck just below your Adams Apple.
  • Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the chest with arms relaxed down at sides.
  • Sleeve:  Raise the arm until level with the shoulder, then bending arm in towards the body while keeping the elbow level. Measure from the base of the neck to the center of the back, then across the shoulder and down the bent arm to the wrist.
  • Back:  Measure from the base of the neck to the middle of the back, then to the waist.
  • Body:  Measure from the base of the front of your neck, through the legs, and up the center of the back to the base of the rear of the neck.
  • Waist:  Measure around the largest section that is below the belly button and above the hips, bending side-to-side to find your natural waist.
  • Inseam:  If you know your pant inseam length or have a pair of pants that fit you well, use that measurement. If the pants are 100% cotton and have been washed, add ½ inch. While wearing shoes, measure the length from the crotch to the ankle and estimate where you want the hem to land. We may add one (1) to two (2) inches of fabric to allow for shrinkage.