READY MEASUREMENTS : PERFECT FIT

Essentials for Taking Ready Measurements

A well-fitted suit from your wardrobe
A tailor measuring tape (Non Industrial Metal Tape), a pen and a paper
A flat surface to lay out the suit
A phone to capture a table top picture
A companion to help hold the tape and note down the measurements

Tips for Success

Lay your suit on a flat, smooth surface for accurate measurements
Write down each measurement promptly to stay organized
Make sure the suit is wrinkle-free and properly aligned before starting

Follow these steps for a perfect fitted suit

Coat Length

To measure a coat length, lay it flat with the back facing up. Measure from the base of the collar seam to the bottom hem for the total length.

Chest/Bust

To measure the chest width, lay the jacket flat with buttons fastened and measure across from underarm seam to seam. Double this for the full chest measurement.

Belly/Waist

Lay the jacket flat, fasten the buttons, and measure across the narrowest part of the waist. Double this for the full waist circumference.

Coat Hip

Measure across the widest part near the bottom, keeping the tape level. Double this for the full hip circumference.

Sleeve Length

Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.

Shoulder Width

Lay it flat with the back up and measure straight across from one shoulder seam to the other. This ensures a comfortable fit across the shoulders.

Pant Waist

Measure across the narrowest part, usually below the chest, and double the measurement for the full waist circumference.

Pant Length

To measure the pant length, lay the pants flat and measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom hem along the outer leg.

Thigh

To measure the thigh width, lay the pants flat and measure across the widest part below the crotch. Double the measurement for the full thigh circumference.

Bottom Opening

Measure across the hem of the pant leg. Double this measurement for the full opening circumference.

Inseam

Measure from the crotch seam along the inner leg to the bottom hem.

Pant Hip

To measure the hip width of pants, lay them flat and measure across the widest part below the waistband. Double the measurement for the full hip circumference.

Coat Length

To measure a coat length, lay it flat with the back facing up. Measure from the base of the collar seam to the bottom hem for the total length.

Chest/Bust

To measure the chest width, lay the jacket flat with buttons fastened and measure across from underarm seam to seam. Double this for the full chest measurement.

Belly/Waist

Lay the jacket flat, fasten the buttons, and measure across the narrowest part of the waist. Double this for the full waist circumference.

Coat Hip

Measure across the widest part near the bottom, keeping the tape level. Double this for the full hip circumference.

Sleeve Length

Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.

Shoulder Width

Lay it flat with the back up and measure straight across from one shoulder seam to the other. This ensures a comfortable fit across the shoulders.

Pant Waist

Measure across the narrowest part, usually below the chest, and double the measurement for the full waist circumference.

Pant Length

To measure the pant length, lay the pants flat and measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom hem along the outer leg.

Thigh

To measure the thigh width, lay the pants flat and measure across the widest part below the crotch. Double the measurement for the full thigh circumference.

Bottom Opening

Measure across the hem of the pant leg. Double this measurement for the full opening circumference.

Inseam

Measure from the crotch seam along the inner leg to the bottom hem.

Pant Hip

To measure the hip width of pants, lay them flat and measure across the widest part below the waistband. Double the measurement for the full hip circumference.

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