How to Measure for Tuxedo Vest
Any man will look handsome in a well-fitting tuxedo. A common misconception is that you only need to measure for the coat and pants, neglecting the vest. Since the vest fits under the coat and over the pants, it's important that it fits well also.
Things You'll Need:
- Pencil
- Paper
- Tape measure
- Put on pants and a shirt. Tuck the shirt in snuggly and wear suspenders. Each piece will affect the measurement of the vest. Relax the arms by the sides of the body. Have a friend ready with a tape measure.
- Measure the circumference of the chest under the armpits around the fullest part of the chest. Make sure the tape measure is lying flat, but do not pull too tightly. Allow enough room to slip a finger between the shirt and the tape measure. This number should be similar to the chest size for the coat. Record the number as the chest measurement.
- Wrap the tape measure around the waist over the pants waistband. The tape should be snug, but not tight. The vest needs to lie flat over the pants, so the standard waist measuring procedure will not work. Record this as the waist measurement.
- Compare the chest measurement of the coat to the waist measurement of the pants. You should select the vest that fits with the larger of these two sizes. If the vest is too loose in one area, have a tailor alter the vest to fit. It is better to get a looser vest that can be taken in than a tight one that cannot be altered.
You want to look and feel great at that special event. Measuring for a tuxedo vest will ensure your tux fits comfortably and looks good.