MEASURING GUIDE
Jeans
Waist:
To measure the waist of your jeans, lay them flat and buttoned. Pull the front waistband up to align with the back. Then, measure from end to end and double the number.
Hips:
To measure jeans hips, button up the jeans and lay them flat. Smooth out any wrinkles and position a tape measure horizontally across the widest part of the hips. Measure from one side to the other, then double the measurement for the hip size.
Thigh:
To measure jeans thigh, lay them flat and locate the crotch seam. Measure straight across the leg, 1 inch down from the crotch, ensuring the tape measure is parallel to the seam.
Front rise:
To measure jeans front rise, start at the end of the crotch seam and measure straight up to the middle of the front waistband. This gives you the length from the crotch to the top of the waistband.
Back rise:
To measure jeans back rise, find the center of the back waistband and measure straight down to the crotch seam. This gives the back rise measurement, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Knee:
To measure jeans knee, locate the point exactly 14 inches down from the crotch seam. Place a tape measure horizontally across the leg at this point to determine the knee measurement.
Leg opening:
To measure jeans leg opening, lay the jeans flat and measure across the bottom of the leg at the opening. This provides the leg opening measurement, ensuring the desired fit around the ankle.
Jacket
Before you begin measuring, lay your top on a flat surface, smoothing out any wrinkles. Ensure the jacket is fully buttoned up to achieve the most accurate measurements possible.
Length:
Lay the jacket flat with the back facing up. Position the tape measure so it aligns with the center of the jacket. Measure from the seam at the collar down to the bottom edge of the jacket for an accurate length measurement.
Shoulder:
Lay the jacket flat with the front side facing up. Position the tape measure at one shoulder seam and extend it straight across to the opposite shoulder seam. Measure the distance between the two points for an accurate shoulder width.
Chest:
To measure the chest width, first lay the jacket flat with the front facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles to ensure the fabric is completely flat. Place the tape measure at one side seam and measure straight across the chest to the other side seam. Finally, multiply this measurement by 2 to get the total chest width
Sleeve Length:
Extend the sleeve so that it is lying flat and straight. Place the tape measure at the shoulder seam, where the sleeve is attached. Measure down the length of the sleeve all the way to the end of the cuff for an accurate sleeve length.
Cuff:
To measure the cuff opening, lay the sleeve flat and straighten the cuff. Position the tape measure at one edge of the cuff opening and extend it straight across to the opposite edge. This will give you the width of the cuff opening from side to side.
Shirt
Center Back Length:
To measure the center back length, lay the shirt flat with the back side facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles to ensure an accurate measurement. Place the tape measure just below the collar at the center and extend it straight down to the bottom hem of the garment. This measurement will give you the full length of the back from below the collar to the bottom edge.
Chest:
Place the shirt flat with the front facing up. Measure the chest width by running the tape measure from one side to the other, level with the armpits. Ensure you measure from edge to edge, including any visible portion of the back that may show when the garment is laid flat, to capture the full width.
Shoulder:
Place the shirt flat with the back facing up. Measure the shoulder width from one shoulder seam, located at the top of the armhole, across to the seam on the opposite side. Ensure you measure at the widest part of the shoulders for accuracy.
Bottom:
Place the shirt flat with the front side facing up. Measure the width at the bottom edge from one side to the other at the lowest point. Be sure to measure from edge to edge, rather than seam to seam, as any visible part of the back should be included for a complete measurement.
Sleeve:
Place the shirt flat with the front side up. Measure the sleeve length from the top of the armhole down to the sleeve opening, ensuring you include the cuff in the measurement.
Skirt
Waist:
Wrap a measuring tape around your waist, ensuring it sits at the natural waistline, typically the narrowest part of your torso. For a more relaxed skirt fit, add an extra inch to your waist measurement.
Hips:
Start by placing the tape measure on one side of your hip. Wrap it around your hips until you reach the starting point, ensuring you measure at the widest part of your hips.
Length:
Stand up straight and measure from the middle of your waist down to where you want your skirt to end. For a mini skirt, measure to the middle of your thigh. For a midi skirt, measure just above or below your knees, depending on the desired length.
Hem:
To measure the hemline of your skirt, place the end of the tape measure at one side of the hem. Stretch the tape across to the other side of the hemline and note the measurement.
Shorts
Begin by wearing a pair of shorts that fit you well and are comfortable. Make sure they sit at your natural waist and are the length you like. This will help you measure the inseam accurately.
Waist:
To measure the waist of your shorts, lay them flat and buttoned. Pull the front waistband up to align with the back. Then, measure from end to end and double the number.
Hips:
To measure shorts hips, button up the shorts and lay them flat. Smooth out any wrinkles and position a tape measure horizontally across the widest part of the hips. Measure from one side to the other, then double the measurement for the hip size.
Thigh:
To measure shorts thigh, lay them flat and locate the crotch seam. Measure straight across the leg, 1 inch down from the crotch, ensuring the tape measure is parallel to the seam.
Front rise:
To measure shorts front rise, start at the end of the crotch seam and measure straight up to the middle of the front waistband. This gives you the length from the crotch to the top of the waistband.
Back rise:
To measure shorts back rise, find the center of the back waistband and measure straight down to the crotch seam. This gives the back rise measurement, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Length:
Button up the shorts and lay them flat on a table or floor with the side seams at the edges. Smooth out any wrinkles or bulges. Then, measure the length from the top of the waistband.
MEASURING GUIDE
Jeans:
Waist:
To measure the waist of your jeans, lay them flat and buttoned. Pull the front waistband up to align with the back. Then, measure from end to end and double the number.
Hips:
To measure jeans hips, button up the jeans and lay them flat. Smooth out any wrinkles and position a tape measure horizontally across the widest part of the hips. Measure from one side to the other, then double the measurement for the hip size.
Thigh:
To measure jeans thigh, lay them flat and locate the crotch seam. Measure straight across the leg, 1 inch down from the crotch, ensuring the tape measure is parallel to the seam.
Front rise:
To measure jeans front rise, start at the end of the crotch seam and measure straight up to the middle of the front waistband. This gives you the length from the crotch to the top of the waistband.
Back rise:
To measure jeans back rise, find the center of the back waistband and measure straight down to the crotch seam. This gives the back rise measurement, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Knee:
To measure jeans knee, locate the point exactly 14 inches down from the crotch seam. Place a tape measure horizontally across the leg at this point to determine the knee measurement.
Leg opening:
To measure jeans leg opening, lay the jeans flat and measure across the bottom of the leg at the opening. This provides the leg opening measurement, ensuring the desired fit around the ankle.
Jacket:
Before you begin measuring, lay your top on a flat surface, smoothing out any wrinkles. Ensure the jacket is fully buttoned up to achieve the most accurate measurements possible.
Length:
Lay the jacket flat with the back facing up. Position the tape measure so it aligns with the center of the jacket. Measure from the seam at the collar down to the bottom edge of the jacket for an accurate length measurement.
Shoulder:
Lay the jacket flat with the front side facing up. Position the tape measure at one shoulder seam and extend it straight across to the opposite shoulder seam. Measure the distance between the two points for an accurate shoulder width.
Chest:
To measure the chest width, first lay the jacket flat with the front facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles to ensure the fabric is completely flat. Place the tape measure at one side seam and measure straight across the chest to the other side seam. Finally, multiply this measurement by 2 to get the total chest width
Sleeve Length:
Extend the sleeve so that it is lying flat and straight. Place the tape measure at the shoulder seam, where the sleeve is attached. Measure down the length of the sleeve all the way to the end of the cuff for an accurate sleeve length.
Cuff:
To measure the cuff opening, lay the sleeve flat and straighten the cuff. Position the tape measure at one edge of the cuff opening and extend it straight across to the opposite edge. This will give you the width of the cuff opening from side to side.
Shirt:
Center Back Length:
To measure the center back length, lay the shirt flat with the back side facing up. Smooth out any wrinkles to ensure an accurate measurement. Place the tape measure just below the collar at the center and extend it straight down to the bottom hem of the garment. This measurement will give you the full length of the back from below the collar to the bottom edge.
Chest:
Place the shirt flat with the front facing up. Measure the chest width by running the tape measure from one side to the other, level with the armpits. Ensure you measure from edge to edge, including any visible portion of the back that may show when the garment is laid flat, to capture the full width.
Shoulder:
Place the shirt flat with the back facing up. Measure the shoulder width from one shoulder seam, located at the top of the armhole, across to the seam on the opposite side. Ensure you measure at the widest part of the shoulders for accuracy.
Bottom:
Place the shirt flat with the front side facing up. Measure the width at the bottom edge from one side to the other at the lowest point. Be sure to measure from edge to edge, rather than seam to seam, as any visible part of the back should be included for a complete measurement.
Sleeve:
Place the shirt flat with the front side up. Measure the sleeve length from the top of the armhole down to the sleeve opening, ensuring you include the cuff in the measurement.
Skirt:
Waist:
Wrap a measuring tape around your waist, ensuring it sits at the natural waistline, typically the narrowest part of your torso. For a more relaxed skirt fit, add an extra inch to your waist measurement.
Hips:
Start by placing the tape measure on one side of your hip. Wrap it around your hips until you reach the starting point, ensuring you measure at the widest part of your hips.
Length:
Stand up straight and measure from the middle of your waist down to where you want your skirt to end. For a mini skirt, measure to the middle of your thigh. For a midi skirt, measure just above or below your knees, depending on the desired length.
Hem:
To measure the hemline of your skirt, place the end of the tape measure at one side of the hem. Stretch the tape across to the other side of the hemline and note the measurement.
Shorts:
Begin by wearing a pair of shorts that fit you well and are comfortable. Make sure they sit at your natural waist and are the length you like. This will help you measure the inseam accurately.
Waist:
To measure the waist of your shorts, lay them flat and buttoned. Pull the front waistband up to align with the back. Then, measure from end to end and double the number.
Hips:
To measure shorts hips, button up the shorts and lay them flat. Smooth out any wrinkles and position a tape measure horizontally across the widest part of the hips. Measure from one side to the other, then double the measurement for the hip size.
Thigh:
To measure shorts thigh, lay them flat and locate the crotch seam. Measure straight across the leg, 1 inch down from the crotch, ensuring the tape measure is parallel to the seam.
Front Rise:
To measure shorts front rise, start at the end of the crotch seam and measure straight up to the middle of the front waistband. This gives you the length from the crotch to the top of the waistband.
Back Rise:
To measure shorts back rise, find the center of the back waistband and measure straight down to the crotch seam. This gives the back rise measurement, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Length:
Button up the shorts and lay them flat on a table or floor with the side seams at the edges. Smooth out any wrinkles or bulges. Then, measure the length from the top of the waistband.