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Measurements

DETAILED MEASURING GUIDES

Use the numbered diagrams and instructions below to take the measurements needed for your performance apparel.

Shoulder Seam: Measure from the base of the neck, along the top of the shoulder, to the shoulder edge.
Shoulder to Shoulder: Straight across back, measure from one shoulder edge to the other shoulder edge.
Shoulder to Waist: (refer to detailed image)

3A. Front: From side of neck (top of shoulder) measure over the fullest part of the bust to waist.

3B. Back: Bend head slightly to find large bone at the bottom of neck. Measure along spine to the natural waist.

Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Empire Waist: Under the bust, measure around the fullest part of the rib cage with tape parallel to the floor.
Upper Arm: Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm
Waist: Measure around the natural waist.
Hips:

8A. High: Five inches below waist, measure around the upper hip with tape parallel to the floor.

8B. Low: Measure around the fullest part of the hips with tape parallel to the floor.

Wrist: measure around the wrist around the wrist-bone.
Sleeve Length: With arm at side, measure from top of arm (at joint connecting arm to shoulder) down to the bend of the wrist.
Underarm: With arm outstretched parallel to the floor, measure from underarm to wrist.
Skirt Length: Measure from waist to the desired hemline, wearing shoes to be worn with dress. (Measure from the natural waist, even if the dress ordered is not fitted at the waist.)
Entire Height: Measure from the top of the head to the floor, without shoes.
Inseam: Measure the inseam length. For pants styles only.

Use the numbered diagrams and instructions below to take the measurements needed for your performance apparel.

Neck: Measure loosely around neck.
Sleeve Length: With arm at side, place tape at center of back of neck. Measure over top of shoulder down to the bend of the wrist.
Chest: For Coat and Vest, measure loosely around the body and arms at chest, and deduct 7" for the correct size.
High Waist: Measure largest part of mid-section.
Waist: Measure natural waist: to determine waist, bend to the side and place hand at bend.
Front Length: Measure from top of shoulder to tip of vest.
Back Length: From nape of neck (back of neck-top of backbone), measure down the back to the natural waist.
Height: Without shoes.

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