MEASUREMENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING A SHIRT
Here's a tip that will make your life easier: if you want to buy a shirt without being able to try it on (which happens), having noted the measurements of the shirt that fits you best will help you avoid making the wrong size.
Take your measuring tapes!
This is a t-shirt and not a shirt, but that doesn't change how you measure.
MEASUREMENT B: SLEEVE LENGTH
We start from the shoulder seam to reach the end of the wrist.
MEASUREMENT C: TOTAL SHIRT LENGTH
We start from the top of the armhole to the bottom of the shirt.
If you don't have the right size piece on hand...no worries! Here's how to take your measurements...
HOW TO TAKE MEASURES ?
SLEEVE LENGTH
Sleeve length is the length of your arm, measured from the beginning of the shoulder to the wrist.
THE CHEST
To obtain your chest measurement, pass the tape measure around the most prominent part of it.
Note: The chest measurement is equivalent to the armpit to armpit length - which I talked about above - multiplied by two.
THE COLLAR TURN
Knowing this measurement is not vital, but be aware that it will change depending on the size (S, M, L...) you take. To obtain it, you must measure your neck circumference, just below your Adam's apple. Then add one centimeter to the measurement obtained (you still need to be able to breathe!).
Now that you have all these measurements, let's look at the conversion charts to see how they translate to clothing sizes!
THE TABLES: CHOOSE YOUR SIZE ACCORDING TO THESE MAIN MEASUREMENTS
Sizes may vary between brands. Using this table will help you choose:
THE SIZE CHART FOR US/UK SHIRTS
Note : if you are hesitant, contact the customer service of the site on which you intend to purchase and communicate your measurements (which you were able to take thanks to these explanations)
THE DETAILS THAT SHOW YOU WHEN A SHIRT IS THE RIGHT SIZE (AND OTHER TIPS)
When you try on a shirt in store, pay attention to the following points to make sure it fits you like a glove: