How to Measures
Measurement guide for shirts
If you're not sure what size to choose, place your favorite garment flat, measure it and compare with the measurements of the garment you want to purchase. Choose the size that matches best.
A - Collar size / Size
Method 1 : Unbutton the shirt and spread it flat, place your measurement tape on the collar band. The collar measurement is taken from the centre of the button to the outer edge of the buttonhole.
Method 2 : Measure your own neck tightly below the Adam´s apple. Put two finger between the measuringtape and the neck for the right measurement.
B - Chest
Lay the shirt with buttons fastened and double measurement across the chest 2.5cm below point of the arm seams.
C - Waist
Lay the shirt flat on a hard surface . Find the narrowest part of the shirt, which should be about halfway between the armpit and the bottom of the shirt.
D - Sleeve Length
Lay a sleeve flat and measure along the outside edge of the sleeve, from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
E - Shoulder Width
With the shirt laid flat, back facing up. Measure across the top from one shoulder seam to the other.
F - Bicep
With the shirt laid flat measure across the sleeve at the level of the bicep. This measurement happens about 2.5cm down from the armpit.
G - Hem
Button the shirt and lay it flat. The bottom measurement is taken across the shirt at the end of the side seams.
H - Cuffs
Spread the cuff flat with the inside facing up. Measure from the center of the button (you’ll see the stitching) to the outside edge of the buttonhole.
I - Shirt Length
Button up the shirt and lay it flat on the ground with the back of the shirt facing up. Place the measuring tape at the seam where the collar band attaches to the yoke (the fabric that sits across the shoulders) and measure straight down the middle of the back of the shirt to the hem at its longest point.
Measurement guide for Pants
A - Waist
Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
B - Hip
1. Measure 7.5cm from the crotch stitch.
2. Measure from side to side flat across the pants at this point & double the measurement.
C - Front + Back Rise (Include waistband)
Lay flat and measure from front crotch seam to top of pants with top button fastened
and + from crotch seam to top of the back of the pants.
D - Thigh
Lay flat and measure from crotch across to outside of leg & double the measurement.
E - Knee
Lay flat and measure 32 cm from the crotch down inside seam of pants. From here measure
from one side of the pants to the other & double the measurement.
F - Inseam
Measure from the top of inside leg at crotch to ankle bone.
G - Leg opening
With the pants flat measure from one side of the leg opening to the other & double the measurement.
Measurement guide for Jacket
A – Shoulder Width (肩闊)
Lay the jacket face down, measure from the left shoulder across to your right shoulder.將外套放平,從左肩頂點水平量度至右肩點。
B – Chest (胸闊)
Measure the chest width under the armhole.
將外套放平,在腋下底部位置,從左邊水平量度至右邊,再乘2。
C – Waist (腰圍)
Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
將外套放平,以目測腰最細處為準;從左邊水平量度至右邊,再乘2。
D – Hip Width (腰下坐圍)
1. Measure 21cm from waist.
2. Measure from one side of the jacket across to the other.
在腰下21cm的位置;從左邊水平量度至右邊,再乘2。
E – Bicep (袖臂)
Measure from the armpit up to the top of the sleeve, in a line that is perpendicular to the top of the sleeve.
將袖子如圖擺好,從腋下底部位置直線量度至袖邊。
F – Sleeve Length (袖長)
Measure from the beginning of the sleeve where it meets the top shoulder seam, following the curve of the padding at the head of the sleeve before rotating straight down to the end of the cuff.
從袖頂沿邊度下至袖口
G – Body Length (衫長-後中度)
Starting from the intersection of the back, collar and center back seam, measure down along the center back seam to the bottom hem of the jacket.
將外套放平,從後幅領中沿著接縫位直度到腳
Measurement guide for Skirt
A – Waist (腰圍)
Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
B - Hip (臀圍)
Measure the widest part of the hip area, which is generally about 7-8 inches below the waistband. Similar to how you measured the waist, measure the hips from one end to the other as well.
C – Skirt Length (裙長)
Starting from the center of the front, measure down along to the bottom hem of the skirt.
D – Hem (腳圍)
The hemline is the end of your skirt, and you can measure it by placing the tip of the tape measure on one end of the hemline and measuring it to the other end.