Measure with confidence

Choose your garment

1. 1

   Jacket front length (in)

   

   Start at the shoulder beside the collar. Ask a helper to measure straight down the front of your body to your preferred garment hem.

   Tip: Record this as front length in inches; do not measure an existing garment.

2. 2

   Chest (in)

   

   Pass the tape under your arms and around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it level across your back.

   Tip: Relax your arms and breathe normally.

3. 3

   Natural waist (in)

   

   Circle the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your navel. Don't pull your stomach in.

4. 4

   Belly / abdomen (in)

   

   Circle the fullest part of your abdomen. Keep the tape level, breathe normally and do not pull your stomach in.

5. 5

   Hip / seat (in)

   

   Circle the fullest part of your hips and seat with your feet together. Keep the tape level.

6. 6

   Shoulder width (in)

   

   Ask a helper to measure across your back from one outer shoulder bone to the other, not around your shoulders.

7. 7

   Sleeve length (in)

   

   With your arm slightly bent, measure from the outer shoulder point over the elbow to your wrist bone.

   Tip: Have someone help so your arm stays relaxed.

8. 8

   Armhole (in)

   

   Ask a helper to circle the shoulder joint, passing under your armpit and over the outer shoulder. Keep the tape close without tightening it.

   Tip: This is different from upper-arm circumference.

9. 9

   Upper arm (in)

   

   Circle the fullest part of your upper arm with the arm relaxed at your side.

10. 10

    Jacket back length (in)

    

    Start at the base of your neck at the centre back, level with the collar seam. Ask a helper to measure straight down your back to the preferred hem.

    Tip: Record this separately from front length, in inches.

Not sure about a number? Send what you have; we will confirm anything unclear at your fitting before cutting.