Mastering the Fit: DIY Measurement Guide
A perfectly tailored suit begins with precise data. To get started, you will need a flexible cloth measuring tape, a notepad, and—if possible—a friend to assist. For the most accurate results, we recommend wearing a well-fitting dress shirt and trousers during the process to help you identify your natural proportions.
To ensure your details are organized for your order, please use our official log to record each of your sizes as you go; you can download the template here to get started.
The Golden Rules of Measuring
- The “Comfort” Grip: Keep the tape flat against the body. It should be snug but never tight enough to pinch.
- The Rule of Three: Measure each area three times. If the numbers vary, use the average.
- Round Up: Always round your final figure to the nearest half-inch.
- Stay Natural: Stand tall but relaxed. Do not suck in your stomach or puff out your chest; we want the suit to fit the real you.
Phase 1: The Essentials
Before you begin with the tape measure, please record your Height and Weight (kg). These two figures are vital “sanity checks” that allow our tailors to verify that your body measurements align with your overall proportions.
Phase 2: Upper Body (Jacket & Waistcoat)
Neck
Measure the circumference of your neck where a collar naturally sits. Use a well-fitting shirt as a height guide if unsure.
Shoulders
Measure the arch across your upper back from the tip of one shoulder to the other, following the natural curve.
Chest
Wrap the tape under the armpits and across the shoulder blades at the widest point (usually nipple level).
Stomach
Measure the widest part of your abdomen (usually at the belly button). Do not suck in.
Biceps
Flex your arm at 90° and measure the circumference at the peak of the muscle.
Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder seam (the crown) down to the base of your thumb.
Jacket Length
From the shoulder/collar seam down to the desired length (standard is base of the thumb).
Waistcoat
Vertically from the back collar seam to the lower back or top of the seat.
Phase 2: Lower Body (Trousers)
Trouser Waist
Measure where you actually wear your trousers (often lower than the natural waist).
Hips & Seat
Stand feet hip-width apart. Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your buttocks.
Thigh
Measure the circumference at the widest point of your upper leg.
Knee
Measure the circumference at the center of the knee.
Out-Seam
From the top of the waistband down the outside of the leg to the desired hem.
In-Seam
From the lowest point of the crotch down the inside of the leg to the hem.
