Measurements
Know your numbers.
Ordering by appointment in Nairobi? Our tailors take all of this by hand at your consultation - skip this page. It's for clients commissioning remotely, who need to send us accurate measurements before we cut.
The eight essentials
What to measure.
- 1
Neck
Around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar would sit.
- 2
Shoulder width
Across the back, from the edge of one shoulder bone to the other.
- 3
Chest / Bust
Around the fullest part of your chest or bust, tape kept level all the way round.
- 4
Waist
Around your natural waistline - the narrowest point, usually just above the navel.
- 5
Hips
Around the fullest part of your hips and seat, about 20cm below the waist.
- 6
Sleeve length
From the shoulder edge, down the outside of a slightly bent arm, to the wrist bone.
- 7
Inseam
From the crotch seam, down the inside of the leg, to the ankle bone.
- 8
Height
Standing barefoot against a wall, from the floor to the top of your head.
Record every measurement in centimetres where you can.
Getting it right
Measuring tips.
Ready when you are
Send us your numbers.
Message us on WhatsApp with the eight measurements above and the piece you have in mind - we'll take it from there.
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