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.

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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.

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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.

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