How to measure yourself for a suit, tuxedo or sherwani

Accurate measurements are the difference between a good fit and a great one. Follow the steps below with a soft tape and a friend's help, or let us take your measurements with you on a video call.

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We take your measurements with you on a video call and double-check them, so your fit is right.

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Before you start

  • Use a soft tape measure, the kind tailors use.
  • Wear thin or fitted clothing. Don't measure over a jacket or heavy layers.
  • Stand naturally and relaxed, feet together.
  • Keep the tape snug, not tight, and level with the floor.
  • Ask someone to help, especially for shoulders, sleeves and lengths.
  • Measure both arms. They often differ slightly.
  • Measure twice and write each number down.
  • Stay in one unit, inches or centimeters, for every measurement.

Suit and tuxedo measurements

Tap a number on the figure to jump to that step. Thirteen measurements: eleven for the jacket and shirt, two for the pants.

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Jacket and shirt

1

Neck

Place the tape around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar sits, with one finger between the tape and your neck.

Measuring neck circumference with one finger under the tape
2

Chest

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the armpits and across the nipples. Keep the tape level and arms relaxed at your sides.

Measuring chest circumference for a custom suit
3

Stomach

Measure around your entire stomach at its fullest point, or just below your lower ribs, whichever is larger.

Measuring stomach circumference below the ribs
4

Jacket length

Measure straight down from the base of the neck (right or left side) to the level of your thumb's knuckle, with your arm relaxed at your side.

Measuring jacket length from neck to thumb knuckle
5

Shoulder

Measure across your back from the seam where one shoulder meets the sleeve to the same point on the other shoulder. A friend makes this one much more accurate.

Measuring shoulder width across the back
6

Sleeve

Measure from the tip of your right shoulder to the "pinch" of your right hand, the web between your thumb and index finger.

Measuring sleeve length from shoulder tip to hand
7

Bicep

Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. Keep your arm relaxed, not flexed.

Measuring bicep circumference with the arm relaxed
8

Wrist

Measure around your wrist, just past the wrist bone.

Measuring wrist circumference

Pants and trousers

9

Waist

Measure around your waist at the level where you normally wear your pants. Keep the tape snug but comfortable.

Measuring waist where pants are normally worn
10

Hip

Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape level.

Measuring hip circumference at the fullest point
11

Thigh

Measure around the widest part of your thigh, just below the crotch.

Measuring thigh circumference at its widest point
12

Inseam

Measure from the crotch seam down the inside of your leg to where you want the hem to finish. Wear the shoes you'll wear with the suit.

Measuring inseam from crotch to ankle
13

Outseam

Measure from your waist, along the outside of your leg, down to where you want the hem to finish.

Measuring outseam from waist to ankle

Sherwani and prince coat

Use the same neck, chest, stomach, shoulder, sleeve, bicep, wrist, waist and hip measurements from the steps above. Then add the length you want.

Hold the tape at the base of your neck, at the side of the collar, and measure down to where you want the hem to fall.

Tell us your preferred length

Choose a hem length: above the knee, at the knee, or below the knee. Mention it on your video call.

Measurement questions

What measurements do I need for a custom suit?

For the jacket and shirt: neck, chest, stomach, jacket length, shoulder, sleeve, bicep and wrist. For the pants: waist, hip, thigh, inseam and outseam. Your height and weight help us check everything.

Can I measure myself, or do I need help?

You can measure yourself, but a friend makes shoulders, sleeves and lengths much more accurate. You can also book a video-call fitting and we'll take your measurements with you.

Inches or centimeters?

Either works. Use one unit for every measurement and tell us which one you used.

What if I'm between sizes?

Send the exact numbers you measured. Each garment is made to your measurements, not to a standard size.

How does the video-call fitting work?

We take your measurements with you on a video call and double-check them. Use the "Book a video-call fitting" button at the top of this page to choose a time.

What if my outfit doesn't fit?

Because your measurements are taken carefully and double-checked, fit problems are rare. If something isn't right, contact us and [ADD YOUR FIT AND REMAKE POLICY HERE]. See our refund policy for details.

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