Central Pennsylvania's Premiere Tuxedo Store

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.

Chest:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around the body; place the tapeline well under the arms, straight across the back, over the blades and over the chest in the front. Insert a finger between the tape and the body to insure proper ease. This measurement usually determines the coat size.

Waist:
This measurement is taken with the coat off, around the body. Place the tape measure directly over the shirt, just above the lap bones and through the naval. Insert a finger between the tape and body to insure proper ease. It is best to ask the customer if he desires the waist of his trousers tight or loose and measure accordingly.

Outseam:
Ask the customer to place his pants on his waist where he is comfortable (usually higher than they were before you asked). Take the tape and from the top of his pant line, measure to the floor. Subtract 1" and you have the pant outseam.

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. It is most important if the customer's neck size seems out of proportion to the rest of his body.

Sleeve Length (total of shirt):
Forearm should be held at a right angle with the upper-arm about twelve inches 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 the arm in the same position, continue measuring to the wrist joint. Sleeve and inseam length usually associated with each variation.