How to Measure Your Waist for Tuxedo Rental

The way your clothes fit you are important, especially for monumental or fancy events such as weddings and baby showers. A tuxedo is a personal article of clothing that should be measured correctly in order to fit you properly. An incorrectly measured tuxedo suit may end up making you look silly and unprofessional.

Things You'll Need:

• A long measuring tape


• Another individual to help you accurately measure areas

1. Stand up straight. 


2. Wear a thin shirt, or at least something that is not too bulky, so as not to impede on the accuracy of the measurement.


3. Have the other individual assist you by taking hold of the measuring tape and proceeding with the following steps.


4. Keep in mind that tuxedo pants are higher waisted than most casual pants. Don't measure too low on the waist, lest you will create a more baggy look. 


5. Place the measuring tape just above the hip bone.


6. Raise the measuring tape over to the belly button.


7. Wrap the measuring tape around this area.


8. Measure the circumference of the waist in its entirety.


9. Write down this measurement as a means of keeping it on record. 

Optional: Allow about one or two extra fingers worth of space within the measurement to accommodate any potential belly-bulge that may occur when eating during the event. 

Extra: It may be useful to include these following measurements in your record. 

1. Measure the out seam of the suit starting by your shoe’s outer arch all the way up to the top of your belly button, using the assistance of the other individual.


2. Measure your chest, wearing a thin shirt that won’t obstruct the measurement. Stick your arms out, and have your helper measure around your chest and over your shoulder blades. Allow about two fingers worth of extra space.


3. Measure the entire circumference of your neck, with a bit of extra space for more comfort.


4. Measure your sleeve length by putting your arm down and begin measuring from the start of your neck moving down towards the shoulder and all the way down to around and inch after your wrist bone.