General Instructions
Measuring need not be a mystery. Even though our
suits take up thirty-seven measurements, they can be done in less than ten
minutes. Don't let the "thirty-seven" measurements scare you away. Many of them
are redundant, meaning you end up doing the same measurements from a new
perspective resulting in a double check.
Why do we have redundant measurements? To help
both our customers and our tailors avoid errors. For example we have you
measure from the neck to the arm. We also have you measure from the neck to the
shoulder and the shoulder to the arm. The "neck to the arm" measurement is
redundant. We still have you measure this as a check that the two smaller
measurements add up to the longer measurement.
Prepare, however, on spending up to thirty
minutes to learn how to measure accurately. Refer back to this section with any
questions you encounter while measuring. We recommend you and a friend both
learn and measure each other.
Warning
Tailors measure differently. If you ask a tailor or
experienced friend to measure you, they probably will measure you from
different starting points and your measurements will be off. If you measure
according to instructions given on this website, you will meet the requirement
of our tailors.
Detailed Instructions
The following topics are the same as the
pictures. If you see a difference between this text and the picture, the text
is more accurate. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask by
email or phone: toll free in US and Canada: 1 877 8 Tailor (1 877 882-4567) or
International and local Hawaii at 808 247-8878.
Neck:
Measure where you wear the collar.
Chest:
Measure the Chest just under the arms. For women
measure around the largest part of the breasts.
Stomach:
This measurement differs for men and women. For
women measure around the narrowest part, usually just below the chest. For men
measure around the widest part of the stomach. This is usually at the navel.
Hips:
Measure around the widest part of the hips.
Front length:
Place the top of the measuring tape at the
intersection the shoulder and neck. Hold the hand in a fist. Measure to a point
parallel with the bottom of the fist (which should be the same as the first
knuckle). This is also a matter of personal preference. Instead of making a
fist, hold the hands loosely at the sides. Measure down to a point parallel
with the second knuckle of the hand. DOUBLE CHECK: The Jacket Front length is
one of our verification measurements. To proceed with you order [jacket front
length] must be equal to the sum of [Neck to Chest] + [Chest to Waist] + [Waist
to Hips] + [Hips to bottom of Jacket].
Jacket back length:
Place one end of the measuring tape at the middle
of the back of the neck at the collar seam. Measure to the nape in the middle
of the back and record that number. Then keep on measuring to a point parallel
with the front jacket. DOUBLE CHECK: The Jacket Back length is one of our
verification measurements. To proceed with your order, [Jacket Back Length]
must equal [Upper Jacket back] + [Lower Jacket Back].
Shoulder to shoulder across top:
From the end of the shoulder joint to end of the
other shoulder joint with the middle of the measuring tape under the seam to
the collar. Do not use the seam of a shirt for this measurement.
Arms, right and left:
With the arms hanging down normally, measure from
the end of the shoulder joint to the middle of the right hand. This is a
personal preference. If you want a little longer jacket arm, measure from the
shoulder blade to the junction of the thumb and index finger. Repeat this
procedure for the left hand. (For some people the length of the arms is
different.) DOUBLE CHECK: The total arm must equal the sum of the two parts
DOUBLE CHECK: (left arm) should be similar to (right arm). Often one arm is an
inch or so different than the other. If more than an inch, than this suggests a
special situation like a "low shoulder."
Upper arm width:
Measure four inches down on the arm from the
shoulder joint, then measure around the arm. Another way to figure this is to
measure the largest part of the upper arm around the bicep.
Vest opening:
Starting at the intersection of shoulder seam and
collar seam, measure to the point you want the vest to open.
Trouser length:
Put on the shoes you will wear with your
trousers. From the top of your pants measure to the point one inch from the
ground. DOUBLE CHECK: (trouser length) must equal (belt to hips) + (hips to
thigh) + (thigh to trouser bottom).
Thigh:
Measure around the thigh where the inseam ends.
(This is the bottom of the U measurement.)
U measurement:
This measurement is for how much room you want
between the legs. This is a personal preference and an easy way to do it is to
wear a pair of trousers that you like. Measure from the top of the pants in the
back between the legs to the top of the pants in the front.
Trouser opening:
Wear pants that you like the bottom opening. Pull
the material tight and measure from the front to the back (thus half way around
the perimeter of the pants opening).
Waist:
What is a waist? Don't spend too much time
thinking about this. What we concluded is that this is something different for
every customer. Thus the definition of waist depends on the customer,
high-low-medium or any one of the thousands of different places anyone can wear
their pants. Measure around the waist where you like to wear your pants.
Skirt Measurements:
Skirt Length: From the waist, measure along the
side of the leg to the length you want your skirt--anywhere from mini to medium
to long.
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