1. Chest

Place the tape and measure around the widest part of the chest – this is usually just below the shoulders.

2. Waist

Measure the circumference of the fuselage directly above the waistband, hold the tape measure closely to the body.

3. Seat (Bottom)

Measure the tape around the widest part of your buttocks.
Tip: ensure your pockets are empty.

4. Jacket Length

Place the tape from the shoulder seam close to the neck straight forward down to the thumb joint. Ensure you Keep your arm stretched on the body.

5. Front Width

Measure the width of your front jackets. For this purpose, place the tape horizontally at chest level – and in each case just below the armpit to the point that overlap arm and chest.    

6. Back Width

The back width of the jacket is measured back at chest level. Place the tape horizontally across just below the shoulders. Ensure your arms are relaxed downwards during measurement.

7. Armhole

Place the measurement tape round the circumference of the uppermost part of the arm. Close to the shoulder and armpit.

8. Biceps

Measure either of your right or the left upper arm at the widest point.

Tip: Ensure you’re in a relaxed State.

9. Shoulder

Measure from shoulder to shoulder. Make sure that both ends are at same level.

Tip: A good landmark is the “outer edge” of the shoulder bone.

10. Sleeve Length

Place the tape & measure at the exact spot to which you measured in Step. 5. Measure up to the wrist.

Tip: To order a short-sleeved shirt, measure up to the point where the sleeves should end

11. Wrist

Place the tape measure to measure around the widest part of the wrist and add 1 cm.