How do I measure my perfect suit size?

 

One of the most frequently asked questions before buying any male suit online is:

How to know my perfect size?

In this post, we decided to help those who have difficulty buying  from e-commerce, a men's suit because they can't understand their size.

To find out the correct size of the suit jacket, measuring the chest is the most important thing. Place the tape measure around the widest area of the chest. We measure the waist, approximately 3 fingers wide, under the navel. 

Here you can learn more about the specificity of suit jackets, blazers and Coats.

For your suit pants to determine the length of the leg, it is important to measure (or have measured) the inside of the leg. The highest point of the inside of the leg is measured up to the point where the heel touches the ground. 

Make sure that you are not wearing shoes while you are measuring, and that the legs are slightly spread out. 

In some cases, you can not just pick your suit “off the shelf” because your upper body might taller than the average or you have particularly long legs. 

In such cases, you need to pick the suit jacket and the suit pants in different sizes. Some brands offer such flexibility, others not. 

You are of course always 100% safe in case you purchase a tailor-made suit - with our return policy. If you're interested in a handmade Italian suit at the best prices - check out our guide on how to choose an Italian suit, and how much you can expect to pay for one.

Which parts of the body do you need to measure to know your suit size?

As previously mentioned, all you have to do is get 4 measurements for a suit:

  • Waist
  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Leg length

Here's a helpful diagram to help you measure for a suit online:

 how to measure yourself for a suit

Step by Step guide to measuring yourself at home to find your perfect Italian Sartorial suit size

  1. Wear a dress shirt while measuring so your jacket will fit over it. 

If you’re not sure what type of dress shirt to wear, choose one that is slightly loose-fitting. You don’t want the jacket to be too snug when you put it on.w

Once you have your dress shirt on, measure around the widest part of your chest and under your arms. Write this number down.

Next, measure your shoulder width. Write this number down as well.

Finally, measure the length of your jacket from the base of your neck to the hem. Write this number down too.

Now that you have all of these numbers, you can use them to find the right size jacket. Simply match your measurements to the measurements on our website - and you're good to go

2. Measure your arm length for a suit by yourself

Make sure you're wearing a dress shirt with sleeves. To measure, place the tape on top of your shoulder, run it between your arms and then down to where the sleeve starts.

It will be easier if someone helps you with this part. Don't hold the tape too tightly or make it stretch at all; otherwise, you may get an inaccurate reading.

If you don't have another person to help you out with this, simply take one arm off the side of your body and try not to flex your muscles when getting measured.

3. Measuring your chest for a suit at home

Run the measuring tape up your body's midline, stopping at the point where your nipples are located. Mark this spot with a pen or piece of chalk so you don't lose it. Make sure not to hold the tape too tightly or stretch it out at all when recording this measurement. *Don’t bend over when taking this measurement as that will affect the outcome!* 

4. Measure your arm from your shoulder down to your wrist for a suit at home

If you want to have a custom-made suit, you'll also need to provide your coat in-sleeve measurement. This is the measurement of the underside of your arm. To get it, place the end of the tape measure in your armpit, then pull it down to your wrist and record the measurement.

 

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