Still doing your own measurements?
Let’s be honest a dress shirt, dress, suit, or anything that is custom tailor made offers a much better fitment and will also have you feeling great in your new outfit. How many times have you put on a great looking outfit just to be disappointed by how it fits? It’s okay we’ve all been there but tailor alterations alterations are changing the game and here’s how you can take advantage.
Making the right measurements for a suit, dress shirt, or dresses can be challenging, and you want to have it done correctly otherwise the fitment may not be as you wanted. If you're not sure how to get it done, we will go over some quick tips below that can help you get an idea of how it should be done but Tailored Up offers a fast and convenient solution where they come to you wherever you may be and complete all measurements for you, so you don’t have to worry. After obtaining the measurements they collect your garments and professionally alter them and drop it off, all on your schedule.
Quick Tips to consider when measuring at home
How to measure your neck size:
The neck measurement is measured from the back of your neck, by placing the tape over your shoulders. One finger should be placed between the tape and your neck to give yourself some space so you do not feel constraint as you wrap it around and observe the size.
How to measure your chest size:
The chest measurement is taken as a circumference measurement around your chest at the widest point. Stand in a relaxed posture and breathe out to get the best measurement size. Place the measuring tape around your chest at the fullest point and place it wrapped under your armpit and make sure it is parallel to the floor.
How to measure your waist size:
You can get your size by measuring the circumference of the waistline, which is just over the belly button. Prepare in a comfortable position and exhale. Make sure you are not sucking your belly in as this will give you inaccurate results.
There is so much more to cover, and it can seem tricky, especially if you are on a strict time frame or there is a special event coming up soon you may not be able to work out all the measurements and then try to find someone to alter it for you, only to find out the measurements were not done correctly and your garments still do not fit. Tailored Up’s mobile alterations and Toronto dry cleaning services have made it very easy for consumers to get measures, have garments altered and delivered right back to them fast and easy.