Measurements & Fit

Question 1

Determining break (with shoes on)

Answer 1

NO break: subtract 2”
NORMAL break: subtract 1”
FULL break: subtract 3/4”

no shoes = no math for normal

Question 2

Pant bottom help

Answer 2

Normal: 17”
Trimmer (think Theory): 15 1/2”
Traditional (think Ballin): 18”

Question 3

How much cuff of shirt should show?

Answer 3

1/4”

Question 4

Collar measurements (finished)

Answer 4

15” or less - add 3/4”
15-18” - add 1”
18” or more - add 1 1/4”

Question 5

Shirt Allowances

Answer 5

Average = 5,4,3
Looser (has belly) = 5,5,3
Overweight = 6,5,4

Question 6

Average jacket length

Answer 6

Modern: 28”
Traditional: 30”

Question 7

Half-Girth formula

Answer 7

Stomach + wait / 4
Then add....
2.5 for trim
3 for regular
3.5 for full

Question 8

Average jacket sleeve length?

Answer 8

25”

Question 9

Outerwear

Answer 9

Car coat: 1-2” below butthigh
Top coat: 1-2” above knee
Overcoat: 1-2” below knee

Add 1” to PTP
Add 2” to chest
Add 2” to seat
Add 2” to half girth

Question 10

Rise

Answer 10

Average: 10 1/4”
red flag under 9 1/4”
Lower front by 1/2” (3/4” - 1” if client has large stomach)