 Measurement GuidePlease click on a category below for advise on assessing your own sizes:
CollarPlace tape around neck, making sure two fingers can fit loosely between tape and neck. You may find it difficult to measure a young boys neck, so the chart below gives an approximate guide to collar sizes in proportion to chest sizes.
Chest SizeThe easiest way to establish your jacket/chest measurements is to look at the label inside an existing suit or jacket that you consider to be comfortable and well fitting. In the event that you do not have a jacket to hand or are unable to locate a label, the chest measurement should be taken at the fullest point of the chest which is usually just under the arms. (NB when measuring please let your arms hang by your side). If you have a fuller figure or a large waist in proportion to your chest then order a longer fitting waistcoat.
Jacket LengthThe length of the jacket is usually proportional to your height, as follows:
Remember that these fittings do not necessarily apply to everyone, as different people are proportioned differently - but this is a very good guide.
Waist SizeThe easiest way to establish your waist size is to look at the label inside an existing pair of suit trousers that you consider to be comfortable and well fitting. In the event that you do not have a pair of suit trousers to hand, or are unable to locate a label, the trouser waist measurement should be taken about 1" above the hipbone. It has been our experience that when a tape measure is put around a man's waist, he instinctively breathes in and tenses his stomach. This can lead to inaccurate measurements and result in ordering a pair of trousers that is too small around the waist. We therefore recommend that when you have the tape around your waist to try to relax and breathe normally. You will then be able to get an accurate measurement. If you have large thighs (e.g. rugby players and cyclists) we would recommend ordering an waist size that is 1" or 2" bigger. When measuring for striped trousers (worn with morning suits) always add 1" to the measurement to account for the cut of the trousers (its an old fashioned cut).
Inside LegOnce again, the easiest way to establish your inside leg measurement is to look at the label inside an existing pair of suit trousers that you consider to be comfortable and well-fitting. If you have two measurements in your trousers, the second number is the inside leg - ie a 36 / 32 is for a 36" waist and a 32" inside leg. If you are unsure of your inside leg measurements or cannot find them in an existing pair of trousers, you will need to ask someone to do the measuring for you, as you will need to be standing straight. Put the tape measure between thumb and forefinger, place one end at the top of inner thigh and the other end by your anklebone.
Top Hat SizingIn order to find out your hat size you will need to find out the width of your head. Put the tape around the lower forehead and run around the largest part of the head. When you have the size of your head in cm or inches, then use the following conversion table.
Special Notes for Measuring BoysIt is important to get an arm measurement for a boy in order to achieve a better fitting jacket. This measurement should be taken from Crown to Cuff (shoulder to just below the wrist bone). If the boy is moving around and slouching, ask him to cross his arms in front of him. This will ensure he is standing straight when you are measuring for trouser or kilt length. The measurement you take for sleeve and kilt lengths will almost always be the same. This is a good guide if the boy is very small and you cannot get the accurate readings.
Other Things to RememberWe recommend that you always try to measure with the least interference from your own clothing as possible i.e. do not measure over a belt or on top of loose fitting clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket. |
