Measure Yourself For A Perfect Fit

Taking more than 5 minutes to try on clothes is quite annoying for most men. Instead, we'd rather just walk into the store, try on 3 or 4 pieces of clothing, and pay for them all within a 5-minute time frame. For some of us, it feels as if there's a time bomb ticking while we're shopping -- run, and get out of there as quickly as possible.

In recent years, retail stores have emerged on the Internet, making it easy to buy quality goods without losing any of our valuable time. Nonetheless, no matter how attractive these online stores, people still question how pragmatic they truly are. People contemplate whether or not the size and fit of each piece of clothing will be exact.

Returning a poorly fitting piece of clothing defies the whole purpose behind purchasing online, which is ultimately to save time. To help us find better-fitting clothes, software makers have programmed sophisticated virtual mannequins.

Virtual mannequins will certainly smoothen your online shopping experience, but before you even start using your own 3-D virtual model, you'll have to figure out your exact measurements.

where to start?

First of all, you'll need to ask someone to assist you in taking more accurate measurements. You'll need a cloth tape measure and a full-size mirror. For precise results, you should measure yourself while wearing nearly nothing. A tight T-shirt and underwear will do fine (it already sounds like a great first date idea, huh?)

Throughout the measuring session, your arms should be well rested at your sides. Remember to keep the measuring tape snug, but not too tight once it's time to record your measurements. Your measurements should be taken in inches, so if it indicates 18 inches, it automatically means you're a size 18.

what to measure

1. Height

You won't need your total height for clothes necessarily, but if you want to see how tall you are, stand against a wall barefoot and measure the distance from the top of your head to the floor.

2. Chest size

Have your collaborator assess your chest size right under your armpits, where your chest is at its fullest. It's important that you include the thickness of your shoulder blades for a more precise measurement.

3. Waist size

It's probably the one measurement you won't need to take because it's the one that's most referred to. This measurement should be taken at the waist level, where your pants are normally buttoned. To avoid having tight-fitting trousers, leave enough room for one finger to fit between the tape measure and your body.

4. Hips

Stand still with your feet approximately 6 inches apart and slip the measuring tape around the fullest part of your hips.

measuring all your parts

5. Neck size

The first thing to measure is the base of your neck. Another approach is to take a shirt that fits you perfectly and determine the distance between the middle of its collar button to the far end of the buttonhole. That distance is your neck size.

6. Sleeves

Rest your hand on your hip and let your elbow stick out freely. Have your partner fix the tape on the middle of your neck (close to the shoulder area) and let it slide along your elbow down to your wrists. That total distance is your sleeve measurement and size.

A more practical way of measuring your sleeve size is to take a fine fitting shirt, fold it at the elbow ninety degrees, and measure the distance between the middle back of the collar and the cuffs. That total distance is your sleeve size.

7. Inseam

Slip on a pair of shoes and have your partner measure the distance between your crotch and where you want your pants to fall. Generally, pants should fall at the top of the shoe in front, and rest just above the heel in back.

Another method is to use a fine fitting pair of slacks and to simply measure the length between the crotch seam and the bottom of the pants.

8. Hats

Measure around your forehead, approximately half an inch above your ears. Many hats, however, are one size fits all or sold in small, medium and large sizes.

9. Belts

This one is easy; your belt size is generally one size bigger than that of your waist.

10. Gloves

Close your hands partially, and measure over the knuckles and around the hands. Gloves are also usually sold in small, medium or large sizes.

more online shopping tips

Before making any online purchases, always consult the merchant's size charts and fitting tips. Fitting methods and measurements might vary slightly from one online merchant to another.

In men's clothing, Short sizes are usually designed to fit guys 5'7" and under; Regular sizes are designed for guys between 5'8" and 5'11" and Tall, for guys over 6'.

If you plan on purchasing cotton goods, add one-third to three-quarters of an inch to your measurements in case they shrink after being washed. Many garment manufacturers have already accounted for shrinking in terms of sizing, but it's always recommended to take the extra precautionary measures. (It's so infuriating to trash a $300 shirt or pair of jeans because they're 2 sizes too small after the first wash.)

If you're purchasing from a European merchant, add "10" to each size number for both jackets and suits. For example, if you are a 45 in the US, then you would be a 55 in Euro sizes.

Until next time, remember to keep on stylin'.

Click here for source.
www.ModernTailor.com
http://ModernTailor.blogspot.com