Before you proceed with your DIY suit fitting, make sure you have the necessary measurement essentials next to you:
CLOTH TAPE MEASURE
Begin with a cloth tape measure for accurate measures. Standing in front of the mirror can ease your effort.
A HELPING HAND
A friend to help align the tape properly for tricky areas like shoulders, elbows, or inside legs.
LIGHT SHIRT
Wearing a light shirt will make your calculation on the dot.
NOTEPAD
Keeping a notepad to record the numbers will be helpful.
Our reliable suit measurement chart will help you understand every detail that moves with you, from chest, sleeves, to waist. With the right approach and simple tools, you can upscale your professional fitting skills with a few trials and errors.
To get the jacket fit right, first, you need to understand how to measure chest for suits. Our jacket size guide will help you brush up on your basics and estimate how long should a suit jacket be.
Start by measuring the suit jacket length. Your suit jacket measurements need to be accurately calculated. Quick and simple steps to follow:
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Stand with your shoulders loosened and your arms sideways in a straight posture.
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Wrap the soft cloth tape around the broadest part of the chest, sitting just below your arms and across your shoulder behind.
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Maintain the tape level parallel to the floor for accurate numbers. Wear a shirt to avoid excess bulk.
Once you have the precise men’s blazer measurements, compare them against our suit jacket size chart. With variations from double breasted suit jackets to grey suit jackets, enjoy every style with our DIY suit fitting approach.
TIP
Along with our easy suit jacket size guide, follow the "Two-Finger" rule. Slide one or two fingers between the tap and your chest. If you can easily slide your fingers, then your measurement is absolutely correct. This will allow flexible movement and a relaxed feel once worn. For instance, scroll through Next’s slim fit vs. regular fit suit jackets, neither too tight nor too loose.
Getting your suit trousers measurement is equally important as the suit jackets. Wondering how to measure suit trousers? We will help you fit the right pair with our simple-to-understand inside leg measurement.
Your focus should be on two areas: Waist & Inseam.
- Start by measuring the waist. Typically, suit trousers sit higher on the waist than jeans.
- To measure precisely, wrap a cloth tape around the waist, above your hip bones.
- Maintain the tape level parallel to the floor for accurate numbers. Wear a shirt to avoid excess bulk.
While measuring inside leg, hold the tape from the crotch to the ankle bone. This will help you understand how long should suit trousers be and select from short, regular or suit with short trousers.
- Stand relaxed and straight with your legs slightly distant.
- Place the tape at the top of your crotch point (inner thigh) and measure down to your ankle bone to get an accurate statistic.
For the best result, it's always better to take someone's help!
With our inside leg measurement chart, you can confidently pick from petite trouser suits, formal trousers and beyond to complement your overall silhouette.
Picking up the right shirt makes your overall ensemble smart and polished. Whether buying a white shirt for a full interview suit or a wedding outfit, our collar shirt size guide will help you get the correct shirt measurements.
If you're wondering how to measure neck for shirt, just follow our collar shirt size guide. From trend-led collared styles to smart Oxford shirts to classic plain choices, our suit shirt size chart will get you ready on the go. All you need to do is wrap the tape around the base of your neck exactly where the collar sits. Don't keep the tape too tight. Leave enough space for one finger between your neck and the tape.
Now, let's proceed with the sleeve length measurement. Remember, it should not be too tight; the shirt should neatly sit under your suit jacket without the bulk.
MEASURING ARM LENGTH
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Start from the top of your shoulder.
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Slide the tape down along your arm to your wrist bone.
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Keep your arm slightly bent, ensuring the cuffs sit at the wrist naturally.
Keep in mind our men's shirt size chart for a well-fitted look, ideal for finding your formal shirts for semi-casual and special occasions.
THE "SUIT FIT" CHECKLIST
Ready to unbox your suit that just arrived? Let’s do a final check with our suit fitting guide. Achieving that perfect suit silhouette is what every gentleman aims for, comfortable yet structured. Follow this quick suit fit guide to find your perfect fit suit that feels as good as it looks!