— MEASUREMENT GUIDE —
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Custom Shirt Measurements
8 measurements · Cotton, linen, or silk · Your choice of collar, cuffs, and monogram
01
Neck
- Measure around the base of your neck where the collar will sit
- Leave one finger between the tape and your neck for comfort
- Below the Adam's apple, above the collarbone
02
Full Shoulder
- Measure from one shoulder bone to the other, across the back
- Endpoint is where the shoulder meets the arm, not the arm itself
- Have a friend help for accuracy
03
Full Chest
- Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms
- Keep the tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
- Arms relaxed at your sides, breathe normally
04
Waist
- Measure around your natural waistline (narrowest part)
- Typically above the navel
- Do not pull the tape too tight
05
Hips
- Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat
- Approximately 20cm below your natural waist
- Feet together for accuracy
06
Full Sleeve
- From the shoulder point down to the wrist bone
- Arm slightly bent at the elbow for natural length
- Measure along the outer arm
07
Short Sleeve
- From the shoulder point to where the short sleeve should end
- Typically mid-bicep or above
- Tell us your preferred length
08
Shirt Length
- From the base of the back of the neck down to where you want the shirt to end
- Tucked-in shirts need extra length
- Untucked shirts typically end at the hip
Custom Suit Measurements
10 measurements · Jacket + Trousers · Italian wool, Thai silk, or fine linen
01
Jacket Length
- From the highest point of the shoulder to where you want the jacket to end
- Typically aligns with your knuckles when your arms hang relaxed at your sides
- Measure along the centre back for best accuracy
02
Chest
- Around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms
- Keep tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
- Arms relaxed at your sides, breathe normally
03
Jacket Waist
- Around the narrowest part of your torso, just above the navel
- Keep tape snug but never tight
- Stand naturally — do not hold your breath or contract your stomach
04
Hips
- Around the fullest part of your seat and hips
- Approximately 20cm below your natural waist
- Keep tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
05
Full Shoulder
- From one shoulder bone to the other, across the upper back
- Endpoint is where the shoulder meets the arm, not the arm itself
- Have a friend help — this is the most critical suit measurement
06
Sleeve
- From the shoulder point down to the wrist bone
- Arm slightly bent at the elbow for natural length
- The suit sleeve should show 1–1.5cm of shirt cuff below it
07
Trouser Waist
- Around your waist where you prefer the trousers to sit
- Specify: natural waist (above navel) or hip-worn (at the hip bone)
- Do not pull the tape too tight
08
Trouser Hips
- Around the fullest part of your seat and hips
- Approximately 20cm below your natural waist
- Feet together for accuracy
09
Rise
- From the crotch seam to the top of the waistband at the front
- Determines how high the trousers sit on your body
- Measure from a well-fitting pair of trousers laid flat if easier
10
Inseam
- From the crotch seam to the bottom of the trouser leg
- Measure along the inside of the leg
- Most accurate when taken from a well-fitting pair of trousers
Custom Trousers Measurements
7 measurements · Wool, linen, cotton, or seasonal blends
01
Waist
- Around your natural waist where you prefer the waistband to sit
- Specify your preference: natural waist or hip-worn
- Do not pull the tape too tight
02
Hips
- Around the fullest part of your seat and hips
- Approximately 20cm below your natural waist
- Feet together for accuracy
03
Rise
- From the crotch seam to the top of the waistband at the front
- Determines how high the trousers sit on the body
- A longer rise suits higher-waisted, more formal styles
04
Thigh
- Around the fullest part of your thigh, just below the crotch
- Tape snug but not compressing the muscle
- Affects the room and comfort through the seat and thigh
05
Knee
- Around your knee at its centre point
- Determines the taper from thigh to the hem
- Measured just below the kneecap
06
Bottom
- The circumference of the trouser leg at the ankle
- Slim: 36–38cm · Regular: 40–42cm · Wide: 44cm+
- Tell us your preferred width or refer to a trouser you like
07
Inseam
- From the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg
- Measure along the inside of the leg
- Most accurate when measured on a well-fitting pair of trousers
Custom Coat Measurements
7 measurements · Designed to fit over a suit
01
Coat Length
- From the highest point of the shoulder to where you want the coat to end
- Short: mid-thigh · Mid: at the knee · Long: mid-calf or full length
- Tell us your preferred style and we will suggest proportions for your height
02
Chest
- Around the fullest part of your chest, over any layers you will wear beneath the coat
- Keep tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
- Coats require more ease than jackets — measure over a suit jacket if applicable
03
Waist
- Around the narrowest part of your torso, over the layers you will wear beneath
- Keep tape snug but not tight
- Stand naturally, breathe normally
04
Hips
- Around the fullest part of your seat and hips, over any layers
- Essential for longer coats that fall below the hips
- Tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
05
Full Shoulder
- From one shoulder bone to the other, across the upper back
- The coat shoulder seam must sit flush at the shoulder point
- Have a friend help for accuracy
06
Sleeve
- From the shoulder point to the wrist bone, arm slightly bent
- Measure over a suit jacket sleeve if the coat will be worn over one
- The coat sleeve typically ends at or just past the wrist
07
Collar
- Around the base of your neck, where the coat collar will sit
- Similar measurement to a shirt neck
- Leave one finger between the tape and your neck for comfort
Custom Jacket Measurements
6 measurements · Standalone blazer or sport coat
01
Jacket Length
- From the highest point of the shoulder to where you want the jacket to end
- Typically aligns with your knuckles when your arms hang naturally
- Standalone blazers often run slightly shorter than full suit jackets
02
Chest
- Around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms
- Keep tape horizontal and parallel to the floor
- Arms relaxed at your sides, breathe normally
03
Waist
- Around the narrowest part of your torso, just above the navel
- Determines the silhouette and taper of the jacket
- Keep tape snug but never tight
04
Hips
- Around the fullest part of your seat and hips
- Ensures the jacket hangs freely and comfortably below the waist
- Approximately 20cm below your natural waist
05
Full Shoulder
- From one shoulder bone to the other, across the upper back
- The most critical measurement — it defines the entire silhouette
- Have a friend help; this cannot be accurately self-measured
06
Sleeve
- From the shoulder point down to the wrist bone
- Arm slightly bent at the elbow for natural length
- Jacket sleeve typically shows 1–1.5cm of shirt cuff below it
Not sure about a measurement? Send us a photo on WhatsApp — we’ll check before cutting.