HOW TO FIND YOUR SUIT SIZE

HOW TO FIND YOUR SUIT SIZE

 

How to Measure

Note: If your measurements fall between sizes, don’t worry. Most people do. Always size up; a tailor can easily take a suit in, but they can rarely let it out.

1.Chest: Measure around the widest part of your chest, keeping the tape under your arms and level across your shoulder blades. Keep your arms down by your side once tape measure is wrapped around you (your chest expands as your arms are down). 

2. Over-Shoulder (Overarm) Measure the total circumference of your torso at the widest point of your shoulders. This is crucial for those with athletic or broad builds to ensure the jacket doesn't pull.

3. Waist ( NOT YOUR PANTS SIZE Measurement) IMPORTANT: This is NOT your casual pants size. Most jeans and casual pants use "vanity sizing" where it is worn under your stomach. For a suit, measure around your natural waistline (usually located at or just below the belly button). This is where suit trousers are designed to sit. TRUST US, if you use your jean/pants size, the pants will not close.

4. Hips & Seat Measure around the widest point of your hips, ensuring the tape goes across the fullest part of your glutes (the seat).

5. Sleeve Outseam (Shoulder to Wrist) Start the tape at the edge of your shoulder bone (where a sleeve seam usually sits) and measure straight down the outside of your arm to the prominent wrist bone. Keep your arm relaxed and straight down at your side.

6. Sleeve Inseam (Armpit to Wrist) Place the end of the tape measure high up under your armpit. Measure down the inside of your arm to the same point on your wrist as the outseam measurement.

Pro Tip: When measuring the torso/waist, keep one finger between the tape and your body. This ensures you have enough "breathing room" so you can actually sit down in your new suit!

PRO TIPS

Suits are not like standard off-the-rack clothing. Every brand follows a different "DNA," and one person’s "slim" is another person’s "restrictive." To ensure you look your best, please ignore your size in other brands. Use the guide below to take fresh measurements. Think of this as a blueprint for your local tailor to build the final look. 

Three Universal Truths of Suiting

  • Brand Standards Vary: Just like shoe sizes fluctuate between brands, suit patterns vary between designers. Suit-making is an art, and art is subjective. If you are used to "Generic Big Box Store" sizing, please set those expectations aside.

  • The "Human" Factor: If you are a human being, you will require alterations. Suits are not designed to fit perfectly off the rack; they are designed with extra fabric so they can be sculpted to you. Whether you visit us in-store or use a local pro, sewing is a mandatory part of the process.

  • Trust the Guide, Not the Tag: Our suits are designed for a slim, modern silhouette. They should hug you without squeezing. Do not "size down" to get a slimmer look; you’ll likely end up with a suit that doesn't fit at all. Follow our measurements, and let the tailor handle the tapering.

 

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