Measurement Guide
Measurement Guidelines
Before You Start:
• Soft measuring tape
• 10–20 minutes of uninterrupted time
Helpful Advice:
• Assistance improves accuracy—having someone help is recommended.
• For professional results, you may also consult an experienced tailor.
Measurement Guidelines:
• Keep the tape level and comfortably fitted, never tight.
• Record measurements to the nearest centimeter.
• Measure naturally without adding ease; fit adjustments are handled during tailoring.
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Detailed Guide to Every Measurement Step
1. CHEST
Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level and relaxed. Accurate chest measurement ensures proper jacket balance, clean drape, and comfortable tailored fit.
2. WAIST
Measure around your natural waistline where trousers sit comfortably. Keep the tape snug, not tight. Accurate waist measurement ensures balanced proportions, comfort, and a clean tailored silhouette.
3. SEAT
Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level and comfortable. Accurate seat measurement ensures proper drape, mobility, and a clean tailored silhouette.
4. JACKETLENGTH
Measure from the base of the neck straight down to the desired jacket hem. Correct jacket length creates balanced proportions, refined appearance, and a polished custom-tailored fit.
5. FRONTWIDTH
Measure across the front of the jacket from one armhole seam to the other. Accurate front width ensures proper chest balance, clean drape, and comfortable tailored fit.
6. REARWIDTH
Measure across the back of the jacket between armhole seams. Correct rear width improves shoulder balance, back comfort, natural movement, and a clean, well-fitted tailored silhouette.
7. ARMHOLE
Measure around the armhole where the sleeve joins the body. Accurate armhole sizing ensures better mobility, clean sleeve attachment, comfort, and a sharp tailored fit.
8. BICEPS
Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm with muscles relaxed. Correct biceps measurement ensures sleeve comfort, smooth movement, and a balanced, well-tailored silhouette.
9. SHOULDER
Measure straight across the back from one shoulder point to the other. Accurate shoulder measurement ensures proper jacket balance, clean lines, natural drape, and unrestricted arm movement.
10. SLEEVE
Measure from the shoulder seam down to the desired cuff length with the arm relaxed. Correct sleeve measurement ensures balanced proportions, comfort, and a sharp tailored appearance.
11. TROUSERSLENGTH
Measure from the natural waistline down to the desired break at the shoe. Accurate trouser length creates a clean silhouette, proper drape, and refined tailored finish.
12. WAISTBAND
Measure around the natural waist where trousers sit comfortably. Correct waistband measurement ensures secure fit, balanced proportions, all-day comfort, and a polished custom-tailored appearance.
13. STRIDE
Measure from the crotch seam down the inner leg to desired hem length. Accurate stride measurement ensures proper trouser balance, movement comfort, and a clean tailored finish.
14. THIGH
Measure around the fullest part of the upper thigh, keeping the tape snug. Correct thigh measurement ensures comfortable movement, balanced trouser proportions, and a smooth tailored silhouette.
15. KNEE
Measure around the knee at its widest point while standing naturally. Accurate knee measurement ensures proper trouser taper, comfortable movement, and a clean, well-balanced tailored fit.
16. ANKLES
Measure around the ankle at the narrowest point above the shoe. Precise ankle measurement ensures a sharp trouser break, modern silhouette, and comfortable tailored finish.
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