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 Height:
From the top of the head to the floor (without
shoes) is the height. Most people know their height.
The height measurement usually determines the variation.
Variation
Short
Regular
Long
Extra Long |
Range
5'6" - 5'8"
5'9" - 5'11"
5'11" - 6'2"
6'2" + |
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 Chest:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around
the body. Place the tape line well up under the arms,
straight across the back, over the blades and over
the chest in the front. Insert a finger between the
tape and body to insure proper ease. This measurement
usually determines the coat size.
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 Overarm:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around
the body in the same manner and position where the
chest was measured, but this time including both arms.
The normal difference between this measurement and
the chest is seven inches. Then the coat should be
a larger size to compensate for the extra material
needed in the arms and shoulders. Ex.: Chest measurement
is 40", coat size 41.
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 Waist:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around
the body. Place the tape measure directly over the
shirt, just above the hip bones and through the naval.
Insert a finger between the tape and body to insure
proper ease. Adjust for tightness and looseness accordingly.
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 Hips:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around
the body. Place the tape line directly over the pants
around the largest part of the seat. Before measuring,
be sure to remove all bulky articles from hip pockets
and place heels together.
(When fitting slacks only)
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 Outseam:
Place pants on your waistline (where you are comfortable),
take the tape and from the top of the pant line, measure
to the floor, then subtract 1/2" for the outseam
measurement.
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 Neck:
Measure with collar unbuttoned. Place the tape
around the neck at the level the collar would fall
if buttoned and take measurement. This measurement
is taken for shirt neck size.
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 Sleeve
Length:
Forearm should be held at a right angle with the upper-arm
about 12" from the chest. Place the end of the
tape at base of neck at the center of the back and
measure to shoulder and then around elbow. Leaving
arm in the same position, continue measuring to the
wrist joint.
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