This is the measurement guide you fill out when ordering a suit - having these measurements ready will ensure the online process takes only five minutes vs. twenty-five. You Need
A Fabric Tape Measure.
Ten to twenty minutes.
It would help if
You had assistance from a friend when measuring (although the majority of the measurements can easily be self-taken, we have found the process to be faster if you have someone readily available to assist you.
You wore a good fitting dress-shirt and slacks. If you do not have these items, any form-fitting clothing will suffice (to include a t-shirt and boxers). No jeans and empty your pockets!
About Measuring
When taking measurements the tape should be held flat against the body; it should be held snug enough so not droop, but never so tight as to feel restrictive.
All measurements should be taken to the nearest quarter (0.25) inch.
Do not add wiggle room to your measurements. We will adjust the fit based off of your selected preferences and build. All measurements are “skin measurements”.
How to Submit this Information
Enter it directly into Era Fashion measurement forms in the website e after you Build your Garment.
Give us a call and submit your information over the phone.
A Tailored Suit Questionnaire
Height _________
Weight _________
Shoe Size (USA) _________
Watch Hand Right / Left
Skin Color _________
Hair Color _________
Eye Color _________
Jean Size _________
Describe any problems you usually have with non-tailored clothing.
What did you wear while being measured? (IMPORTANT)
Your Stance
Normal _____ Forward Leaning _____ Erect ____
Your shoulder slope
Normal _____ Steep _____ Flat ____
Your chest description
Thin _____ Fit _____ Normal ____ Muscular ____ Large _____
Your stomach description
Thin _____ Normal _____ Medium ____ Large ____
Your seat shape
Thin _____ Normal _____ Curved ____ Large ____
1. Neck Measurement
Measure around your neck at the height where your collar, if buttoned, would be.
This measurement should be taken along the lower section of the neck, below your Adams Apple and above your Sternal Notch.
The tape should be comfortably touching the skin, with enough room so that you do not feel restricted.
My Neck Measurement is ____.____ inches.
2. Full Chest Measurement
Measure around the chest and body at its fullest part (typically right under the armpits and shoulder blades, right across the nipples).
Hold the tape against the body tight enough so that it does not slip down, but not so tight that it restricts breathing. It should be “snug”.
Make sure the tape is horizontal and the person's arms are by their side; then take a normal breath and measure.
Do not puff out your chest
Double check this measurement.
My Full Chest Measurement is ____.____ inches.
3. Full Shoulder Width Measurement
Measure from the end of the right shoulder to the end of the left shoulder.
We define the “End of the Shoulder” as where the horizontal plane of the shoulder intersects the vertical plane of the arm (see illustration).
Double check measurement.
My Full Shoulder Width Measurement is ____.____ inches.
4. Right Sleeve Measurement
Measure from the end of the right shoulder to the “Pinch” of the right hand.
The “Pinch” of the hand is found where the base of the thumb and the base of the index finger intersect (approximately 1 inch above the index finger knuckle).
Double check this measurement.
Right Sleeve Measurement is _____._____ inches.
5. Left Sleeve Measurement
Measure from the end of the left shoulder to the “Pinch” of the left hand.
Double check this measurement.
Left Sleeve Measurement is ______._____ inches.
6. Bicep Measurement
Measure around the fullest part of the bicep with the arms by your side.
You need only measure one side.
My Bicep Measurement is ______._____ inches.
7. Wrist Measurement
Measure around the fullest part of the wrist.
You need only measure one side.
Wrist Measurement is ________._______ inches.
8. Waist / Stomach Measurement
Measure around the fullest part of the waist/stomach or right below your bottom ribs, whichever is greater.
Jacket Waist Measurement is ________._______ inches.
9. Hips/Seat Measurement
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.
My Hips/Seat Measurement is ________._______ inches.
10. Front Jacket Length Measurement
Measure straight down the front from the base of the neck (right or left side) to the point level with your thumb knuckle.
My Front Jacket Length Measurement is ________._______ inches.
11. Front Chest Width Measurement
With the person's arms by their side, measure across the front of the chest.
Start at the front of the right armpit, continue measuring across the nipples, and then stop at the front of the left armpit. Do not measure under the arms.
This is the front part of the full chest measurement we took in step 2.
My Front Chest Width Measurement is ____.____ inches.
12. Back Width Measurement
With the person's arms by their side, measure across the back.
Start at the back of the right armpit, continue measuring across the shoulder blades, and then stop at the back of the left armpit. Do not measure under the arms.
This is the back part of the full chest measurement we took in step 2.
My Back Width Measurement is ____.___ inches.
13. Half Shoulder Width Measurement (Right)
Measure from the end of the right shoulder to the base of the right side of the neck.
We define the “Side of the Neck” as the point at which the vertical plane of the neck intersects the horizontal plane of the shoulder.
My Half Shoulder Width Measurement (Right) is _____.____ inches.
14. Half Shoulder Width Measurement (Left)
Measure from the end of the left shoulder to the base of the left side of the neck.
My Half Shoulder Width Measurement (Left) is ______._____ inches.
15. Full Back Length Measurement
Measure from the base of the back of the neck to the floor.
We define the “base of the back of the neck” as the point at which the 7th cervical bone is located. To easily find this point, have the person being measured tilt his head forward so that the “knobby” bone at the base of the neck becomes obvious. Once located, you can have the person stand straight again and then measure.
No shoes please!
Double check this measurement.
Full Back Length Measurement is ______.______ inches.
16. Half Back Length Measurement
Measure from the base of the back of the neck to the top of the pants waistband area.
Half Back Length Measurement is ______.______ inches.
17. Trouser Waist Measurement
Measure around your waist at the level where you would normally wear your pant’s belt.
With the tape measure snug around your waist, relax, and take the measurement.
Don't be alarmed if this measurement seems larger than expected; off-the-rack pants are normally labeled as being smaller than what they really are.
Trouser Waist Measurement is ________._______ inches.
18. Trouser's Outseam Measurement
Measure from the top of your pant’s waistband to the floor along the outside of your leg.
Make sure the tape is tight, that you are standing straight, and then measure. No shoes please!
Double check this measurement.
Trouser’s Outseam Measurement is ______._____ inches.
19. Trouser's Inseam Measurement
Measure from the lowest part of your crotch area to the floor.
Make sure the tape is tight along the inside of your leg, that you are standing straight, and then measure. No shoes please!
Trouser’s Inseam Measurement is ______.______ inches.
20. Crotch Measurement
Measure from the front top of the pant's waistband to the back top of the pant's waistband.
Make sure not to take this measurement too tight.
Crotch Measurement is ______._______ inches.
21. Thigh Measurement
Measure around your thigh at its widest point.
You need measure only one side.
My Thigh Measurement is ______._______inches.
22. Knee Measurement
Measure around your knee at its widest point.
You need only measure one side.
My Knee Measurement is ______._______inches.
23. Right Full Sleeve Measurement
Measure from the base of the right side of the neck to the pinch of the right hand
This is a “check” measurement. This measurement should be within a half-inch of measurements 4 and 13 combined. If not, recheck those two measurements.
Right Full Sleeve Measurement is ______.______ inches.
24. Left Full Sleeve Measurement
Measure from the base of the left side of the neck to the pinch of the left hand
This is a “check” measurement. This measurement should be within a half-inch of measurements 5 and 14 combined. If not, recheck those two measurements.
Left Full Sleeve Measurement is ______.______ inches.
(The below summary form is for use if you plan to email us a scanned copy of your information)
Answers to the Questionnaire
Height _________
Weight _________
Shoe Size _________
Watch Hand Right / Left
Skin Color _________
Hair Color _________
Eye Color _________
Jean Size _________
Describe any problems you usually have with non-tailored clothing.
What did you wear while being measured? (IMPORTANT)
How do you stand ___________
Your shoulder slope ___________
Your chest description _________
Your stomach description ________
Your seat shape _______________
Neck Measurement ______._____ inches
Full Chest Measurement ______._____ inches
Full Shoulder Width Measurement ______._____ inches
Right Sleeve Measurement ______._____ inches
Left Sleeve Measurement ______._____ inches
Bicep Measurement ______._____ inches
Wrist Measurement ______._____ inches
Waist/Stomach Measurement ______._____ inches
Hips/Seat Measurement ______._____ inches
Front Jacket Length Measurement ______._____ inches
