How to take your measurements, for customers abroad: measuring and ordering made-to-measure online at Mon Amie
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Note:
- This measuring method is for reference only, because customers' own measurements will contain some error. Mon Amie will rebalance them based on the cut of Mon Amie suits so that you get a suit you are happy with
- Customers should measure as accurately as possible, without loosening or tightening the tape. Depending on whether you want a fitted or a comfortable cut, the tailors will make suitable adjustments
I. HOW TO MEASURE A MAN'S SHIRT AND SUIT JACKET
Wear a shirt you feel comfortable in, and ask someone to take the measurements for you.
- Shoulder width: Lay the tape across the shoulders, measuring from one shoulder seam to the other. (For a suit jacket, feel the tip of the shoulder bone with your fingers and measure from one shoulder tip to the other.)
- Length: Let both arms hang straight and measure from the seam at the base of the collar down to below the buttocks, level with the tip of the thumb when projected across. Adjust to the length you prefer.
- Sleeve length: Measure from the sleeve seam to the lower edge of the cuff. (For a suit jacket, measure from the shoulder point (shoulder tip) to level with the bone at the back of the hand.)
- Bicep + wrist circumference : Measure around the fullest part of the bicep + the wrist.
- Chest circumference: Measure around the fullest part of the chest (usually across both sides of the chest).
Note: Keep the tape snug against the body without pulling it tight, and keep the tape parallel to the ground.
- Stomach circumference: Measure around the stomach at the fullest point.
Note: Keep the tape snug against the body without pulling it tight, and keep the tape parallel to the ground.
- Hip circumference: Measure around the hips, at the fullest point of the hips.
Note: Keep the tape snug against the body without pulling it tight, and keep the tape parallel to the ground.
- Neck circumference: Measure around the neck, snug.
Note: leave one finger between the neck and the tape.
II. HOW TO MEASURE MEN'S DRESS TROUSERS:
Put on a pair of trousers you are happy with and ask someone to help take the measurements.
- Trouser length: Measure from the top edge of the waistband down to the hem.
Note: let the trousers hang naturally, and lay the tape parallel to the length of the trousers.
- Waist: Measure around the stomach at the position right at the edge of the waistband.
Note: keep the tape snug against the body without pulling, and keep the tape parallel to the ground.
- Hip circumference: Measure around the hips at the fullest point.
Note: keep the tape snug against the body without pulling, and keep the tape parallel to the ground.
- Thigh circumference: Measure around the thigh, at the fullest point of the thigh
- Rise (crotch length): Measure as shown in the picture, running the tape from the waistband at the front of the trousers --> around the crotch --> to the waistband at the back.
Calf circumference: Measure around the calf, at the fullest point of the calf
Knee circumference : Measure around the knee, keeping the tape moderate, neither pulled too tight nor too loose