How To Measure

How to measure a man

Chest: Measure just under the arms and across the shoulder blades, hold the tape level and snug.

Waist: Bend slightly to one side, the crease is where your natural waistline is.    Measure around your natural waistline.   

Inseam: Take a pair of pants that fit well, lay them down flat. Measure along the inseam from crotch to bottom of the leg hem.

Neck: Take a shirt with a collar that fits you well, lay it down flat.    Measure from the center of the collar button to the far end of the opposite button hole.   

 

How to measure a woman

Bust/Chest: Measure around the chest at the fullest point of the bust.

Waist: Bend slightly to one side, the crease is where your natural waistline is.    Measure around your natural waistline.   

Hip:  Measure around the fullest point of seat while standing.

Inseam: Take a pair of pants that fit well, lay them down flat. Measure along the inseam from crotch to bottom of the leg hem.

Neck: Take a shirt with a collar that fits you well, lay it down flat.    Measure from the center of the collar button to the far end of the opposite button hole.   

 

  

How to measure a child

Height:  Have the child stand in front of a wall.  Mark the top of the head and then measure a straight line to the floor.

Chest:  Have the child hold their arms out. Wrap tape measure around the fullest part of the chest.  Make sure to keep the tape measure level and snug.

Waist: Have the child bend to one side.   Where the waist flexes naturally measure from that point keeping the tape level.   

Hip:  Have the child stand like a tall with their feet together. Measure a level line around the fullest part of the hips and seat.

Inseam: Take a pair of pants that fit your child well and lay them down flat. Measure along the inseam from crotch to leg opening.