Professional step-by-step guides to measure yourself for custom suits, shirts, and pants. Used by thousands to get perfect-fitting garments from Nathan Tailors.
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Essential for perfect jacket and suit fit
Accurate chest measurements for shirts and jackets
Get perfect waist fit for pants and trousers
Complete body measurement guide for all garments
Measure arm dimensions for custom shirt sleeves
Accurate measurements ensure your custom garments fit perfectly the first time - no alterations needed.
Avoid costly alterations and returns. Get it right from the start with proper measurements.
No back-and-forth fitting sessions. Your measurements create perfect garments on the first try.
Well-fitted clothes create a polished, professional appearance that off-the-rack can't match.
For most measurements like inseam and waist, you can measure yourself. However, shoulder width and back measurements are much more accurate with a helper. Our guides include both solo and assisted methods.
For custom tailoring, aim for accuracy within 1/4 inch (0.5 cm). Small errors can significantly affect fit. We recommend measuring 2-3 times and taking the average.
Either works! Nathan Tailors accepts both imperial (inches) and metric (centimeters) measurements. Use whichever your measuring tape shows more clearly.
Re-measure every 6-12 months or after significant weight changes. Body dimensions can shift over time, so keeping measurements current ensures the best fit.
Save your measurements with Nathan Tailors and order perfectly fitted custom suits, shirts, and pants tailored in Hoi An, Vietnam.