Measuring Guide
Measuring your body can be tricky, but it is very helpful information when purchasing vintage clothing. Use these tips to help find your body’s specific measurements.
- A soft measuring tape is recommended, but you can also use string and hold it up to a strong measuring tape.
- Hold the measuring tape using slight tension. Avoid wearing bulky clothing that may add length to the measuring tape.
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When shopping and reading measurements online, always keep in mind you may want extra room in some areas in your clothing, like the hips or chest.
A: Shoulders: Measure measure joint-to-joint from shoulder tip to shoulder tip.
B: Chest: With arms relaxed at sides, measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust.
C: Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, smallest part of waist.
D: Rise: Measure where your crotch seam would be to the top of where you will want your pants to sit.
E: Hips: Standing with legs together, measure around fullest part of hips.
F: Inseam: Measure inside length of your leg from crotch to bottom of ankle.
G: Sleeve: Measure from shoulder tip to where you would want your sleeve to reach.
Measuring a garment is another way to determine if an item will fit you. The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
Shoulders: shoulder seam to shoulder seam then double that measurement.
Chest: under arm to under arm across then double that measurement.
length: right below the collar to the bottom hem.
waist: across the waist then double that measurement.
rise: crotch seam to the top of the waist band.
hips: right below the zipper across (usually the widest part of the hip area) then double that measurement.
inseam: crotch to the bottom hem.
We hope you found this information helpful! If you would like any more help with measurements, please reach out to us! We will be happy to answer any questions you have.