MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT
The following guidelines are important in measuring for proper fit. • Give all measurements in inches. • If the person’s measurements are between sizes, order the larger size. For example: if a man’s neck measures 15¾" you should order size large in a short sleeve shirt or a 16-16½" in a long sleeve shirt.
CHEST
WAIST
• For greatest accuracy, have someone take measurements rather than allowing customers to measure themselves. • The tape measure should be pulled snug, not tight. • Check the size scale of all garments being ordered to ensure that all measurements were taken at the proper points.
HIPS
NECK
INSEAM
CHEST
SLEEVE
WAIST
WOMEN’S WEAR
• CHEST: Measurement is taken at the fullest point of the bust. Measure across shoulder blades with arms relaxed down at sides, keeping tape parallel to the floor. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight. • WAIST: Measurement is taken around the natural waistline. Keep the measuring tape comfortably loose. • HIP: Measurement is taken by standing with heels together. Keep tape straight and parallel to the floor, measure around the fullest part.
INSEAM
MEN’S SHIRTS • NECK: Measurement is the circumference of the neck as illustrated. • SLEEVE LENGTH: Measured by placing one end of the tape at bot- tom of the collar at the center of the back and marking the distance around the elbow to bottom of the wrist. It is often helpful to have the arm slightly bent. • CHEST: Taken at the fullest point of the chest , keeping tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight. MEN’S TROUSERS, JEANS AND BIB OVERALLS • WAIST: Measurement is taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants). Tape should be held snug not tight. • INSEAM: Measurement taken from base of the crotch to top of the shoe or boot. For jeans, add 1". • It is advisable to ask the person being measured how he or she wears their trousers. Not everyone wears their trousers or jeans the same length or height on their hips. JACKETS • CHEST SIZE: Taken at the fullest point of the chest, keeping tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Measurement should be taken over clothing, preferably over same garment or types of garments to be worn with the jacket. • SLEEVE LENGTH: Measured by placing one end of the tape at the bottom of the collar at the center of the back and marking the distance around the elbow to the outer edge of the wrist.
WOMEN'S SIZE CHARTS *Based on Body Measurements
STRAIGHT PANT SIZES
CURVY PANT SIZES
Size
Waist
Hips 36.5 37.5 38.5 39.5
Size
Waist
Hips
4 6 8
27.5 28.5 29.5 30.5
4 6 8
26 27 28 29
37.25 38.25 39.25 40.25 41.75 43.25 44.75 46.75
10 12 14 16 18
10 12 14 16 18
32
41
30.5
33.5
42.5
32
35 37
44
33.5 35.5
46
SHIRT SIZES
Size
Chest
XS
33.5 35.5 37.5 40.5
S
M
L
XL
44 48
2XL
PLUS SIZE CHARTS *Based on Body Measurements
SHIRT AND COVERALLS
MEN'S SIZE CHARTS
Size
Chest 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56 58-60 62-64 66-68 70-72
Neck
S
14-14½ 15-15½ 16-16½ 17-17½ 18-18½ 19-19½ 20-20½ 21-21½ 22-22½ 23-23½
M
PLUS SHIRT SIZES Size Chest 1X 47 2X 51 3X 55
PLUS PANT SIZES
PANTS, JEANS, BIB OVERALLS Size Waist Chest S/M 28-32 34-40 L/XL 34-38 42-48
L
Size 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W
Waist
Hips
XL
36 38 40 42 44
46 48 50 52 54
2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL 7XL
2XL/3XL 4XL/5XL 6XL/7XL
40-46 48-52 54-60
50-56 58-64 66-72
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