The Ultimate Guide: Measuring a Shirt Perfectly
Central Guide: The Shirt Measurement Principle
An important note first:
The following guide is exclusively for measuring an existing shirt that fits you well (finished dimensions). These measurements are not identical to your body measurements, as a shirt requires a comfort allowance.
Your Creative Freedom:
When ordering a new shirt, you can modify the values. Want a slimmer silhouette? Reduce the waist width by 1–2 cm. Need space for a wristwatch? Increase the corresponding cuff width (usually on the left).
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Collar Size
Measure collar size correctly – Guide for the perfect collar fit below the Adam's apple.
Chest Circumference
Measure chest circumference on the body – How to measure for ideal shirt width and freedom of movement.
Waist Circumference
Measure waist circumference on the body – Basis for the perfect taper for Slim Fit and Modern Fit.
Hip Circumference
Measure hip circumference correctly – Guide for a comfortable fit at the shirt hem.
Shoulder Width
Measure shoulder width – The anchor point for the perfect fit on the body.
Arm Length
Measure arm length on the body – Precision from shoulder point to thumb root.
Short Arm Length
Measure short arm length correctly on the body – Guide for the ideal upper arm fit.
Wrist Circumference
Measure wrist circumference – The basis for perfectly fitting cuffs on the body.
Bicep Circumference
Measure biceps – Step-by-step guide to determining the optimal width on the arm.
Armpit Circumference
Measure armpit circumference – For maximum freedom of movement and a perfectly fitting armhole.
Back Length
Measure shirt length on the body – How to determine the ideal length for the perfect fit in the pants.
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Collar Size (Shirt)
Measure collar size on shirt – Detailed guide for the perfect fit.
Chest Width (Shirt)
Measure shirt chest width – Guide for the fit of Slim Fit, Modern Fit and Comfort Fit.
Waist Width (Shirt)
Measure shirt waist width – How to find the ideal cut for a modern silhouette.
Hip Width (Shirt)
Measure shirt hip width – How to measure the lower hem ensuring the shirt doesn't span at the hip.
Shoulder Width (Shirt)
Measure shirt shoulder width – Guide for the perfect fit of the sleeve seam.
Sleeve Length (Shirt)
Measure shirt sleeve length – Perfect fit down to the wrist.
Short Sleeve Length
Step-by-step guide to correctly measuring the short sleeve length of your shirt.
Cuff Width
Measure cuff width – Correctly determine the fit for wrist and watch.
Sleeve Width
Step-by-step guide to correctly measuring the upper arm circumference of your shirt.
Armhole
Measure shirt armhole – Guide for maximum freedom of movement.
Torso Length (Shirt)
Measure shirt length correctly – How to determine the ideal back length for your shirt.
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