A well-fitted suit enhances your appearance and exudes confidence. To ensure your suit fits like a glove, taking accurate measurements is crucial. Follow these step-by-step instructions to measure yourself at home:
To get started, make sure you have a pliable fabric measuring tape and a pen or a way to record your measurements. If you own a well-fitting jacket, shirt, or trousers, wearing them can be beneficial, as they serve as a reference for certain measurements. Additionally, having a friend nearby can assist you in assessing specific measurements, though it’s not a requirement.
Stand up straight and hold the measuring tape at roughly nipple level, wind it under the armpits and over the shoulder blades. This should be the circumference of your chest at its widest point.
With your arm relaxed at your side, measure from where shoulder seam meets the crown down to your desired length, generally at the base of the thumb where it meets your wrist.
Measure across the top of the back arching from the tip of one shoulder to the tip of the other, its should not be a perfectly straight line but rather follow your natural curvature of the upper back. If you struggle to identify the tip and have a shirt that fits well, you can simply measure between the shoulder seams.
Measure from where the shoulder seam meets the collar seam to your desired jacket length, which for men is usually around the wrist/base of the thumb.
Measure the widest part of your abdomen, usually around the level of your belly button, ensuring the tape is level. Try not to suck your tummy in, else the measurement will be too small.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips AND seat (tailor term for bum). Stand feet hip width apart, making sure your pockets are empty and the tape is level and untwisted. You should just barely feel the tape against your body.
Measure around your waist at the height where you would like to wear your pants, which is likely different than your natural waist. Do not pull the tape measure too tight. If you are not sure and have an existing pair of trousers that fit as you would like, wear them, and measure around the waist band where they sit.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips AND seat (tailor term for bum). Stand feet hip width apart, making sure your pockets are empty and the tape is level and untwisted. You should just barely feel the tape against your body.
Measure the circumference of your thigh at its widest point, this is usually near the top of the inseam but may be slightly lower depending on your physique.
Similar to the previous measurement, take the circumference of your knee.
Measure vertically from the top of where you want the trouser waist to sit down along the side pant seam, to the desired trouser length. This is typically around 3cm above the ground.
We typically make our trousers from the out-seam you provide, but inseam can be useful in some circumstances. Again it can help if you wear a pair of trousers you know fit you well, and/or wear shoes similar to those you intend to wear with the suit. Measure vertically from the bottom of the trouser (typically 3cm from the floor), up the inside seam to the desired height of the crotch.
No matter your height or size, Landon Sterling believes in providing a perfectly fitted suit for everyone. Our 100% made-to-measure approach eliminates size limits, ensuring a bespoke fit for individuals of all statures. Whether you’re tall or short, big or small, our expert tailors craft a suit tailored to your unique measurements. To achieve the optimal fit, utilize a cloth measuring tape, involve a friend if needed, stand naturally, and wear well-fitted clothes during measurement. Precision is key, so measure each dimension at least twice for accuracy.
At Landon Sterling, revel in the pleasure of wearing a suit that complements your individuality and style, bidding farewell to poorly fitting garments. Explore our diverse selection of fabrics, styles, and customization options to fashion your ideal suit. Take your measurements, and let us transform your sartorial aspirations into reality!