Measuring Instructions

For your convenience, we have provided a sizing chart with each item. As sizing varies by style, we encourage you to check the size chart for each item you order.

Careful measuring is essential. Take one measurement at a time and record it before taking the next. Refer to the diagram for the approximate placement of the tape measure.

G I R L S

BUST - Measure across widest part of back, under arms, across full bust line.

WAIST - Measure at natural waistline.

HIGH HIPS - Keeping tape measure parallel to the floor, measure approximately 2" to 3" below waist.

HIPS - Keeping tape measure parallel to the floor, measure around fullest part of hips approximately 7" to 9" below waist.

UPPER ARM - Measure horizontally when arm is relaxed, midway between shoulder and elbow.

BACK WAIST LENGTH - Measure from prominent bone at base of neck, center back, to the natural waistline.

FINISHED LENGTH - Drop waist jumpers -- Measure from prominent bone at base of neck, center back, to the finished length. Jumpers with bibs, skirts and culottes -- Measure from the waist at center back to the finished length.

CROTCH DEPTH - Sit on a flat surface, feet flat on the floor with back straight and tall. Measure from natural waist to flat surface at the side.

STRIDE - From the waist in front, through the legs, to waist in back.

OUTSEAM LENGTH - Measure from waist to finished length at the side of the leg.

INSEAM LENGTH - Measure from the crotch inside leg to finished length (not shown on the diagram).

B O Y S

CHEST - Measure around the fullest part.

WAIST - Measure at natural waistline. With pants adjusted to wearing position, measure around area where waist seam rests.

HIPS - Measure around the fullest part.

NECKBAND - Measure around neck at Adam's Apple plus 1/2"

UPPER ARM - Measure horizontally when arm is relaxed, midway between shoulder and elbow.

SHIRT SLEEVE LENGTH - Measure from top of arm to finished length of sleeve.

INSEAM LENGTH - (for altering pants only) Measure from crotch inside leg to finished length (not shown on diagram).