Men’s Measurement Guide

Follow these simple steps to ensure your custom garment fits you perfectly. All you need is a flexible measuring tape.

I

Jacket Measurements

Suits, Blazers, Shirts, Vests & Coats

Desired Jacket (Garment) Length
Shoulder to Hem

  • Stand straight in a natural posture with your arms relaxed at your sides.
  • Start measuring from the top of your shoulder, right next to the base of your neck.
  • Measure straight down along the front of your body to where you want the jacket to end.
  • Keep the tape straight and do not curve it around the body.

Neck Circumference

  • Stand straight and look forward in a relaxed position.
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the base of your neck where a shirt collar would naturally sit.
  • Keep the tape level all the way around.
  • For comfort, leave space for one finger between the tape and your neck.

Shoulder Width
Across the Back

  • Stand naturally with shoulders relaxed — do not pull them back.
  • Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other shoulder across your back.
  • Follow the natural curve of the shoulders for an accurate measurement.
  • Keep the tape flat and do not measure too high near the neck.

Desired Sleeve Length

  • Stand straight with your arm relaxed in a natural posture.
  • Start measuring from the edge of your shoulder where the sleeve seam would sit.
  • Measure down your arm to where you want the sleeve to end.
  • Keep the tape following the outside of the arm and avoid bending the elbow.

Chest Circumference

  • Stand up straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, typically right under your armpits.
  • Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
  • The tape should be snug but not tight enough to restrict breathing.

Stomach Circumference

  • Stand up straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
  • Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your stomach — usually above the waistband and around the belly button area.
  • Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
  • Hold snug but do not compress the skin.

Hip Circumference

  • Stand with your feet together and your body relaxed.
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips and seat.
  • Keep the tape level and parallel to the floor all the way around.
  • The tape should be snug, allowing room for one finger for comfort.

Wrist Circumference

  • Relax your arm and keep your hand in a natural position.
  • Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist bone — where a watch would sit.
  • Keep the tape snug but not tight.
  • Leave room for one finger between the tape and your wrist for comfort.

Trouser Measurements

II

Trouser Measurements

Trousers, Dress Pants & Shorts

Trouser Length
Waistband to Hem

  • Stand straight wearing a well-fitting trouser or in a natural posture.
  • Start from the top of your waistband where you normally wear your trousers.
  • Measure down the outside of your leg to your desired trouser hem length.
  • Keep the tape straight and do not measure diagonally.

Trouser Waist
Where Your Trousers Sit

  • Identify the exact position where you normally wear your trouser waistband — typically just below your navel.
  • Measure around your bare waist at this exact point, keeping the tape level and parallel to the floor.
  • Stand in a relaxed, natural posture. Do not suck in or push out your stomach.
  • The tape should be snug but not tight — you should be able to place one finger between the tape and your body.

Hip Circumference

  • Stand with your feet together and your body relaxed.
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips and seat.
  • Keep the tape level and parallel to the floor all the way around.
  • The tape should be snug, allowing room for one finger for comfort.

Thigh Circumference

  • Stand with your feet slightly apart and your weight evenly balanced.
  • Start at the top of your inseam, near the crotch area.
  • Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your thigh.
  • Keep the tape snug with room for one finger to avoid measuring too tight.

Trouser Leg Opening
Hem Width

Black trouser fabric laid flat on a wooden table with a measuring tape showing hem width measurement.
  • Lay a well-fitting pair of trousers flat on a table or smooth surface.
  • Smooth out the fabric so there are no wrinkles at the hem.
  • Measure straight across the bottom hem from one edge to the other (flat width).
  • Do not measure around the full opening — this measurement is taken flat across.

Rise
Crotch to Crotch

  • Stand straight in a relaxed posture.
  • Start measuring from the back waistband where you normally wear your trousers.
  • Bring the tape between your legs and up to the front waistband.
  • Keep the tape close to the body for an accurate rise measurement, without pulling it too tight.