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A) Height: Have the person stand against a wall in stocking feet (shoes can add inches to height). Mark a point level with the top of the head. Measure from this point down to the floor. If you take a lot of measurements, it might be best to simply adhere a tape measure or paint one on the wall.
B) Neck size: Measure around the neck just below the Adam's apple. The tape measure should be snug but not tight and should be even around the neck, not lower in front as might be the tendency. Leave enough room to fit your index finger between the tape and the neck. Or take a shirt with a collar that fits comfortably, lay the collar flat, and measure from the center of the collar button to the far end of the collar buttonhole. Measure to the nearest half inch.
C) Sleeve Length: Have the person bend his elbow and place his hand on his hip. Measure starting from the center of the back just below the bottom of the collar. From the back, measure to the shoulder, down the upper arm, along the outside of the elbow and down to the outer wrist bone. Measure to the nearest half inch for a full sleeve measurement. Regular measurements are taken from the top of the shoulder to wrist.
D) Chest Size: With arms relaxed and at the sides, place tape measure around fullest part of the chest, keeping it up under arms and across the shoulder blades. Make sure tape is straight and level across back. Insert a finger between the tape and body to insure comfortable room. Measure with just an undershirt if measuring for a dress or work shirt. Measure with the shirt on if measuring for a blazer or coat.
E) Waist Size: Measure around waist, over shirt (not over pants) at the height the person normally wears his pants. This is usually above the hip bones and runs through the navel. Keep one finger between tape and body for comfort, and adjust for the preference of the wearer. Measure to the nearest whole inch. Note that many pants only come in even-numbered waist measurements (ex. 34, 36, 38, etc.).
F) Inseam: While standing, measure from the base of crotch seam to the top of the shoe to be worn. Measure to the nearest whole inch, but note that many pants only come in even-numbered inseam measurements (ex. 30, 32, 34, etc.). Or take a similar pair of pants (not jeans) that fits well. Lay them flat with the creases at the front and back of the legs. Lift one leg and measure from crotch seam to bottom of slacks leg.
Rise: Some slacks come in short, regular, and long rises. This is the distance provided from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the crotch. Basically a short rise is one inch less than regular, and long rises are one inch longer. If the person you are measuring is taller than average, has a long torso, or requires more freedom in the lower stomach area, he may be more comfortable in a long rise. Remember that 95% of the male population wears a regular rise and that many manufacturers don't have rise sizing.
Note: Typically, men's clothing does not require a hips measurement. Should one be needed for custom pants or a long coat for example, the guidelines for measuring hips under the women's section would apply.
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