Men’s Apparel Measurement
101: The Foundational Rules Let’s start with the overarching rules of measurement. Afterward, we can look at some of the specialized measurements that come with shirt measurements and the like. The essential dimensions to take when measuring oneself for an item of men’s clothes are: Chest Neck size Waist Hip circumference Potential shoulder width Arm’s length You’ll want to grab a soft measuring tape for the majority of the upcoming measurements. How to Measure Your Chest Wrap the measuring tape over the broadest portion of your chest and shoulder blades, as well as under your armpits. If someone is assisting you, relax both arms down. This will help you maintain a natural chest position. How to Take a Neck Measurement Place the tape at the base of your neck, where it joins to your shoulders, to measure your neck. This should be just below your Adam’s apple. Take a comfortable posture and gaze ahead. To ensure the collar isn’t too tight, place one finger between the tape and y