How to Measure

Neck

Measure around the base of your neck, where your collar normally sits.

Shoulder

With a proper fitting garment on a person or mannequin, measure across the top of the shoulder from seam to seam.

Chest

Establish the chest size by measuring around the fullest part of the chest, under the armhole, and around the back of the blades. The tape should be snug, but not tight.

Waist

Measure over the shirt at the natural waist.

Abdomen

Measure around the widest part of your stomach, usually around the belly button.

Hip

Measure at the fullest part of the seat.

Sleeve

With a proper fitting shirt on, measure from the shoulder seam to the bottom of the cuff.

Inseam

Outseam

Extend your arm out to the side. Measure from the shoulder down to the wrist.

Knee

Pant bottom

Back length

With a proper fitting shirt and pant on, measure the length from the top of the shirt seam to the bottom of your pant waist band. The pant waistband should be completely covered.

Front length

Measure from the top of the seam, around and straight down the full length required. Note: Crossover should cover bottom of belt by 1.25 to 2 inches

Front opening

Height

Stand straight against a wall without shoes. Use a measuring tape from the floor to the top of your head. Height for a Robe: Measure from the base of your neck to the floor.