Neck
Place the measuring tape around the neck at the ar... More
Place the measuring tape around the neck at the area your collar would rest. Take a deep breath and relax and stand as naturally as possible. The measuring tape should rest comfortably around your neck. Place a finger between the skin and tape for added comfort. Less
Chest
Place the measuring tape around the largest part o... More
Place the measuring tape around the largest part of your chest - usually at the nipple area. Lower your arms, take a deep breath and exhale to relax your shoulders. Make sure the tape is parallel to the ground. Less
Shoulders
Relax your shoulders. Find the bone at the top edg... More
Relax your shoulders. Find the bone at the top edge of your shoulder. Measure from bone to bone over the natural curvature of your back. Less
Arms
Relax your arms. Find the bone at the top edge of ... More
Relax your arms. Find the bone at the top edge of your shoulder. Measure down to the elbow area on the side of the arm (make sure to keep a straight line and not go towards the elbow bone). Hold the tape measure at this spot. Continue to measure down to right below the wrist bone. Make sure to continue a straight path to the back of the hand (opposite palms). Less
Biceps
Relax your arms to the side and measure the widest... More
Relax your arms to the side and measure the widest part of your bicep. This is usually quite close to the armpit. Place a finger between and take the measurement. The tape should lie naturally without being too loose or tight. Less
Wrists
Wrap the tape around your wrist at the wristbone a... More
Wrap the tape around your wrist at the wristbone area. Place a finger in between. Less
Torso
Relax your arms to the side. Place the tape at the... More
Relax your arms to the side. Place the tape at the highest point on your shoulder at the base of your neck. This is where the shoulder meets the neck. Run the tape down to your thumb knuckles. This usually is level with bottom of your crotch area (unless you have very long or short arms). Less
Stomach
Wrap the measuring tape around the stomach in line... More
Wrap the measuring tape around the stomach in line with your belly button. Take a deep breath and exhale. Be natural and don't puff out your stomach. Make sure your tape is horizontal to the floor. Less
Waistband
Wear your pants at the level you normally would wi... More
Wear your pants at the level you normally would with dress pants. Wrap your measuring tape above the waistband and take the measurement when you feel the perfect tension around your waist. This will be similar to how tight your waistband will be. Less
Hips
Empty your pockets and wrap your measuring tape ar... More
Empty your pockets and wrap your measuring tape around the widest part of your buttocks. Make sure that your tpe is parallel and level to the floor. Less
Crotch
Wear your pants at the level you normally would wi... More
Wear your pants at the level you normally would with dress pants. Place the tape at the top of your waistband. Loop between the legs and measure to the top of the waistband. If your pants have a hanging crotch, pull hard enough to bring up the tape close to your seat (between your legs). Less
Thighs
Wrap your tape around the largest part of your thi... More
Wrap your tape around the largest part of your thigh. This is usually at the highest part of your leg where your buttock becomes a leg. Level your tape parallel to the ground. Less
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