Body measurements Info

The ideal jacket length for you will obviously depend highly on the type of jacket which you want to purchase. Size ½ inch small. Jacket length measure from the upper end of the shoulder where it joins the neck to the length required you can use one of your own jacket sleeve length place tape where sleeve joins body of the jacket and measure to length desired. For the jacket length the tape measure is placed on top of your shoulder where you would have a t shirt seem. Apparel womens activewear womens activewear mens boards body boards skim boards outerwear womens outerwear mens persona. 13 x research source.

For standard jackets like blazer or coat measure down to the top of the thigh for a top coat measure to just above the knee. Take center back body measurements. Distance from the top of the sleeve at the shoulder seam to the sleeve opening. Suit and sport coat sizes have one number and one descriptive word for example 38 short 40 regular 42 long. How to measure for a mens jacket. For a standard blazer or coat a good rule of thumb is to measure down to the top of the thigh.

Please note that sizing varies by category. Take your right hand and to the top of your shirt. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. You will like to find the area in the back of your neck that your shirts naturally start at. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Click a category to view the appropriate chart.

This is easy top do while wearing clothes. Measure with the tape measure from the top of your shoulder. Image from our how to spec ebook. Mens classic iconic racer jacket size chart. The bottom edge of the garment measured horizontally straight across from edge to edge. For a junior size 9 hip spec is taken from 24 below hps.

The number refers to your chest measurement and the descriptive word refers to the length of the jacket. Image from our how to spec a garment ebook. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Jacket length varies based on height and the style of the jacket. Refer to the size guides and charts below to assess which size would be best for you. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline.

From this point find your center by feeling the. Standard jacket sizes are made for standard bodies if you are shorter or taller than average you should measure your upper body. Check your own measurements and look for additional size information on the product page to determine which size you should purchase. How to measure a mans shirt size.