Manual Measuring Guide: The 13 Body Points

If you prefer precision, manual measuring is the gold standard. Here are the 13 key points we use:

1. Height

2. Fit Style - Traditional, Tailored.  -(most popular), and Slim

3. Shoulders - Normal, Sloping, Square

4. Weight

5. Front Length – from the shoulder seam to the waist.

6. Collar – around the base of the neck.

7. Sleeve Length – shoulder seam to wrist.

8. Chest – the fullest part of the chest.

9. Stomach – around the natural waistline.

10. Hips – the widest part around the hips/seat.

11. Shoulder Width – from shoulder point to shoulder point.

12. Biceps – around the widest part of the upper arm.

13. Wrist – around the wrist bone.

Tips:

• Keep tape snug but not tight.

• Ask a friend for help with your shoulders/back.

• Double-check each measurement twice.

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