Measurement Guide

Measure around the lower part of the neck where the collar should be, below the adam’s apple. Hold your head straight

Measure from the shoulder seam.
Drape over the stomach down to the desired length You can also use a jacket with your desired length.

Measure from the tip of the left shoulder (The Tip- Where the horizontal plane intersects with the vertical plane)
Be sure to maintain your usual shoulder postures. Do not “correct” as it will result in an ill fitting suit.
You can also measure a good fitting suit, seam to seam.

Measure from where the neck meets the traps to the tip of the shoulder as seen in the photo.

Hold arms down against the sides of your body. Measure accross the broadest part of the chest from one armpit to the other. Do not measure under the arm

Measure the waist around the widest part.
Remain relaxed and do not suck in your gut.
Hold the tape against the body well enough so that it doesn’t slip down but loose enough to run your fingers underneath.
Make sure the tape is horizontal.
Allowances will be made based on fit preference.

Measure from the tip of your shoulder to the desired length. Please keep in mind saving a little extra space for a shirt cuff to extend beyond if desired. There will be a separate page to note shirt sleeve length later).

Measure the circumference of the widest part of the bicep.
Pull tape taught but not too tight.

Measure the circumference of the wrist just ahead of the wrist bone towards the hand. Its ok it is measure over the wrist bone.

Measure from top of waistline to desired length You can also measure a well fitted pair of pants Make sure not to look or bend down.
This will be cut to your exact measurements.

Please wear a good pair of pants or none at all if it is an option.
Do not wear jeans as they tend to add too much bulk around the waist
Do not use ready to wear/ vanity sizes as they do not accurately depict your true waist size. Measure around the level in which you would normally wear your pants belt.

Make sure pockets are empty.
Stand straight with feet together.
Measure at the widest point of the seat.
Measure exact as allowances will be made based on fitting preference.

Measure from the desired waistline in the back to the desired waistline in the front.
Keep as loose as desired. Allow space for comfort.
This will be cut to exact measurements

Measure from top of waistline to the center of the thigh.
At this level measure the thigh.
Measure exact as allowances will be made based on fitting preference.

Stand straight as you might normally.
Measure around the bend of the knee over the cap.

Wear shoes when taking tis measurement.
Drape measuring tape around the shoe where you like your pant to fall. Or create a halo of the approximate size it you prefer to allow your socks/ ankles to show.
You can also use a pair of well fitting pants by laying them flat, measuring one side then doubling that measurement.