How to take body measurements of men
How to take body measurements of men.
To ensure the best fit, please follow these simple guidelines:
Posture
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Stand straight but relaxed.
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Keep your feet together and arms resting naturally at your sides.
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Avoid stretching or tensing your body.
Breathing
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Breathe normally while measuring.
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Measurements should reflect your natural body shape, so stay comfortable and relaxed.
Clothing
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Measure yourself in light, close-fitting garments (such as a fitted T-shirt) or without clothes.
Measuring Tape
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Hold the tape snugly against the body, but not tight.
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It should stay in place without pressing into the skin.
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Having correct body measurements helps us to craft garment that fit perfectly to your unique body.
1. Height (the full height of the person)
2. Chest measurement (measure widest part around your chest)
3. Waist measurement (measure approximately around your navel)
4. Pants waist (measure around the waist of your pants)
5. Hips/butt measurement (measure widest part around your hips/butt)
5. Upper arm measurement (measure around your biceps)
6. Neck measurement (measure at the bottom of your neck)
8. Vest's back length (measure from the base of the neck (the prominent vertebra) straight down to the desired vest length).
9. Jacket's back length (measure from the base of the neck (the prominent vertebra) straight down to the desired jacket length).
10. Sleeve length (measure it from the edge of your shoulder down to the preferred length).
11. Shoulder width (measured on your body) and the shoulder width of your favorite well-fitting jacket.
12. Thigh measurement (measure around your thigh)
13. Knee measurement (measure around your knee)
14. Calf measurement (measure around your calf)
15. Length of the pants you would prefer (measure from your pants waist, till the length you prefer. Measure from the side of your body)
16. Inseam measurement of the pants (measure inner length of the pants)
17. Rise measurement of the pants (measure the distance from the waistband in the front, through the crotch area, to the waistband at the back).