Measurement guide
Use a soft tape measure, wear a fitted T-shirt, and ask a friend to help. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
- Stand naturally, arms relaxed, looking straight ahead.
- Measure over light clothing, never over a jacket.
- Take each measurement twice. If the two values differ, use the average.
- Enter values in inches or centimetres; you can switch units in the designer.
Shirts
| Measurement | How to measure | Accepted range (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Around the base of the neck where the collar sits, one finger inside the tape. | 12-24 |
| Chest | Around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, tape level. | 30-64 |
| Stomach | Around the widest part of the stomach, usually at the navel. | 26-64 |
| Hip | Around the widest part of the seat. | 30-66 |
| Shirt Length | From the highest point of the shoulder at the collar down to where the shirt should end. | 24-38 |
| Shoulder Width | From the edge of one shoulder bone across the back to the other. | 14-26 |
| Sleeve Length | From the shoulder seam to the wrist bone with the arm relaxed. | 20-30 |
| Wrist | Around the wrist bone (watch hand). Optional, for cuff fit. | 5-10 |
Jackets
| Measurement | How to measure | Accepted range (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms. | 30-64 |
| Stomach | Around the widest part of the stomach. | 26-64 |
| Hip | Around the widest part of the seat. | 30-66 |
| Shoulder Width | Across the back from shoulder bone to shoulder bone. | 14-26 |
| Sleeve Length | From the shoulder seam to the wrist bone. | 20-30 |
| Jacket Length | From the base of the collar down the back to the desired hem. | 24-38 |
| Bicep | Around the widest part of the upper arm. | 9-22 |
Pants
| Measurement | How to measure | Accepted range (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | Where you normally wear your trousers, keep two fingers inside the tape. | 24-60 |
| Hip / Seat | Around the widest part of the seat. | 30-66 |
| Crotch | From the front waistband between the legs to the back waistband. | 18-40 |
| Thigh | Around the top of the thigh, just below the crotch. | 16-36 |
| Knee | Around the knee. | 12-26 |
| Outseam (Length) | From the waistband down the side of the leg to the desired hem. | 34-48 |
| Leg Opening | Desired circumference of the hem. | 12-24 |
Vests
| Measurement | How to measure | Accepted range (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Around the fullest part of the chest. | 30-64 |
| Stomach | Around the widest part of the stomach. | 26-64 |
| Vest Length (front) | From the shoulder point at the neck down the front to the desired point. | 20-32 |
| Shoulder Width | Across the back from shoulder bone to shoulder bone. | 14-26 |