Atelier guide
How to take your measurements
Eleven measurements, one tape measure, five minutes. Follow the steps in order and note them down; at the end you enter them in the form and send them to us by email from anywhere in the world.
Shoulder, back and neck
- 1
Shoulder · Hombro
From the base of the neck to the point where the shoulder ends and the sleeve begins.
- 2
Back · Espalda
Across the back, from one shoulder seam to the other, keeping the tape straight.
- 3
Neck · Cuello
Around the base of the neck. Leave one finger of ease so the collar never tightens.
Sleeve, arm, forearm and cuff
- 4
Sleeve length · Largo de manga
Start exactly where the arm begins, at the outer shoulder seam — never at the neck. Measure down over the slightly bent elbow to the wrist bone.
- 5
Arm width · Ancho de brazo
Around the widest part of the upper arm, arm relaxed at your side.
- 6
Forearm · Antebrazo
Around the fullest part of the forearm, halfway between elbow and wrist.
- 7
Cuff · Puño
Around the wrist, just above the bone, with a finger of ease.
Front length
- 8
Front length · Largo de frente
From the top of the shoulder, beside the collar, straight down to where you want the hem.
Chest, waist and hip
- 9
Chest · Pecho
Around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, breathing normally.
- 10
Waist · Cintura
Around the natural waistline — the narrowest point, usually at the navel.
- 11
Hip · Cadera
Around the fullest part of the hip, where the shirt hem will fall.
Atelier notes
- Ask someone to help you — measurements taken by another person are far more accurate.
- Wear a light shirt, stand naturally and do not hold your breath.
- Keep the tape flat against the body: snug, never tight.
- Use one unit only — all inches or all centimetres — and write halves as 20.5.
- If you already own a shirt that fits perfectly, lay it flat and measure the garment instead.