Jacket measurements

Shoulder width

The shoulder measurement is taken from the outmost point of each shoulder. The measurement tape should be close to the lowest part of the shirts neck. Remember the measuring points, as this is the starting point for the sleeve measurement.

Sleeve length

From the outmost point of the shoulder (same point as the shoulder measurement), measure down to where you want the sleeve to end. For normal sleeve length this is at the middle of the back of the hand.

Chest circumference

The chest measurement is taken where the chest is biggest right on the nipples. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Stomach circumference

The stomach measurement is taken around the stomach in line with the belly button. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Hip circumference

The hip circumference measurement is taken exactly above the desired waistline of your trousers. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Jacket length

The jacket length is measured from where neck and shoulder meet and straight down to the middle of the thumb on the same side, or where you want the jacket to end.

Neck circumference

The neck measurement is taken around the neck. Put one finger between the measuring tape and your neck.

Bicep

Measure around the widest part of your bicep. Let your arm hang down your side. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Wrist

Measure around the wrist directly below the wrist joint. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Dress coat front length

The coat front length is measured from where neck and shoulder meet and straight down to the waistline of your trousers.

Morning coat front

Measure from where neck and shoulder meet and straight down to the middle of the thumb on the same side.

Coat tail length

Measure from the top of the shoulder, where the neck and shoulder meet, and down to the back of your knees, or where you want the tail to end.

Frock coat length

Measure from the top of the shoulder, where the neck and shoulder meet, and down to where you want the frock coat to end.

Frock coat waistline

Measure from the top of the shoulder, where the neck and shoulder meet, and down to where you want the frock coat waistline to be.

Waistcoat length

The waistcoat length is measured from where neck and shoulder meet and straight down to the waistline of your trousers. Measured this way the waistline of the trousers will be right below the lowest button on the waistcoat.

Trouser measurements

Waist

This measurement determines the waist size of the trousers. It should be taken where you want your trousers to rest and should be taken first, as some measurements use the waist point as a starting point. Put a marker at the desired waist point to make it easier to take the other waist related measurements.

Buttocks

The buttock measurement is taken where the buttocks are at their largest. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

U-measurement

Measure from the desired waistline in the front to the desired waistline in the back. If in doubt about the tightness of this measurement, take it while wearing a pair of trousers that fit you well.

Thigh

The thigh measurement should be taken level with the lowest point of the U-measurement. At this point, measure around the thigh. Note that this measurement should be taken with a finger inside the measuring tape.

Leg length

Measure on the outside of the leg. Start at the desired waist level and measure from this point down to where you want the trousers to end. We strongly recommend taking this measurement with shoes on!

End of trouser leg circumference

This measurement determines the circumference of the trousers. This measurement is taken at the bottom of the trousers leg. Note that this measurement should give the circumference of the trouser leg, not your ankle.