How to Measure for a Bespoke Suit
There is not much better than looking your best in a suit. Often, suits that are purchased right off the rack just do not fit right. One reason for this is that body shapes are not all the same. When you know your own size, you are a step ahead.
Custom fit bespoke suits make you look better than a regular suit and many people purchase off the rack clothing without getting a proper fit. Some do this deliberately because they are hard to fit anyway and then take the suit for alterations. When talking about a “bespoke suit,” it is referring to the 17th century when tailors stocked their shops with bolts of fabric. When a client came in to make their selection, the fabric length according to the measurements taken at the time, was said to be spoken for.
Things You'll Need:
- Flexible tape measure
- Paper
- Pen
- Contact a reputable tailor to have a custom suit made for you. The tailor will do the following to get an accurate fit.
- Use the tape measure to measure the chest. You should only be wearing a tee shirt to get a good measurement. Run the tape around the chest just under the armpits across the nipples. This measurement will be the size that will best fit you. You can also use this measurement to purchase off the rack suits. Sizes come in even numbers so if you get a measurement that is an odd number, go up to the next even number to get the size.
- Measure the sleeve length by starting at the protruding bone at the base of your neck, which sits at the top of your spine. Go right across to the shoulder and down the outside of the arm. Once you reach the wrist bone add one more inch and this is the right measurement for the sleeve.
- Measure for the length of the pants by taking a measurement of the outseam running the full length of the pants from the waist to one inch from the floor for the most accurate length.
- Measure the inseam, for the sake of argument. This can be done by placing the end of the tape up into the crotch and running it down to one inch above the floor.
- Save time and money by knowing exactly what your true measurements are when buying an off the rack suit. Take the tape with you and measure for yourself.