Measurement Information
Find detailed instructions on measuring in this area.
Click a link to the left to find out how to measure that specific area.
Always record your measurements so you do not lose them
If you don't already know your height, measure from the top of the head to the floor (without shoes) - this is your height.
If you have a scale, use it as you normally would and record the weight provided by the device.
If you do not have access to a scale at home, you can estimate by using your last recorded weight and take into consideration any changes your body has gone through since that time.
This is the main measurement that determines your coat size.
Raise your arms outwards, have a friend place the measuring tape around you, placing it under your armpits. Before taking your final measurement, relax, lower your arms, and have your friend make sure the measuring tape is across the widest part of your chest.
Be sure to wrap the tape completely around your body.
Make sure the tape is straight across from front to back when measuring.
Measure from the back/center of the neck, over the shoulder and down to just past your wrist bone.
Record your sleeve length on the measurements form.
Measure up 1" from the base of your neck holding the tape comfortably against the skin.
Make sure that when measuring, that you angle the tape as needed to conform to the natural shape of your neck (always add either 1/2" - 1" to accomodate a tie)
Be sure to wrap the tape completely around your neck.
Record your neck size on the measurements form.
With shoes on, place the tape measure 1" below the top of your hip bone (this is usually about 2" down from the belly button). Run the tape down the outside of your leg, letting the tape measure touch the florr. Deduct 1.5" from the mark, and this is your outseam measurement.
Inseam: You can usually find this measurement by looking at your jeans size. For instance, if you wear a size 36-30, then the latter number is your inseam, ('30', in our example).
Record your pant length on the measurements form.
Measure around the fullest part of the hip, and largest part of your rear (butt), while keeping the tape parallel to the ground.
Be sure to wrap the tape completely around your body.
Don't pull the tape too tight.
Record your hip size on the measurements form. This is also usually about 6" more than your waist measurement.
For reference: your true waist size is usually 6" less than this measurement.
While not wearing a belt, have a friend measure around your waist, pulling the tape tight where you are comfortable having your pants normally sit. This measurement will be your pant waist size.
Be sure to wrap the tape Completely around your body.
Remember to pull the tape tight for this measurement