How to choose the size of your sweater/cardigan?

MEASUREMENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING A SWEATER/CARDIGAN

If you want to buy a sweater or cardigan without being able to try it on, it is good to have your measurements on hand to be sure you make the right choice.

Once you know them, getting it wrong becomes almost impossible.

Take your measuring tapes!

Here's a tip that will make your life easier: if you already have a sweater that suits you perfectly, you can use it as a standard for all your other purchases.

I advise you to watch this video that Tom created for you, it's all there.

Let's recap now.

MEASUREMENT A: SHOULDER TO SHOULDER

We take the first mark at the shoulder seam, to look for its opposite.

MEASUREMENT B: ARMPIT-TO-ARMIT

Under the armpit seam, we block the end of the tape, and we pick up the opposite seam.

MEASUREMENT C: SWEATER LENGTH

Place the ribbon in the middle of the shoulder then go along the length to finish at the end of the sweater.

MEASUREMENT D: SLEEVE LENGTH

Stretch the tape measure from the outside of the shoulder seam to the end of the sweater sleeve.

If you don't have the right size piece on hand...no worries. Here's how to take your measurements...

HOW TO TAKE MEASURES ?

THE CHEST

To get your bust measurement, pass the measuring tape around the most prominent part of your chest.

Note : the chest measurement is equivalent to the armpit-to-armpit measurement (which I talked about above) multiplied by two.

BACK LENGTH

Always good to know to avoid ending up with a sweater that is too short. This measurement will not be indicated in the ready-to-wear item, do not hesitate to ask the customer service of the e-shop where you plan to order.

Now let's see how these measurements translate into clothing sizes!

CONVERSION TABLES

Sizes may vary a little from brand to brand, but here is a chart to convert your body measurements into clothing sizes.

THE DETAILS THAT SHOW YOU THAT A SWEATER / CARDIGAN IS THE RIGHT SIZE (AND OTHER TIPS)

When you try on a sweater/cardigan in store, pay attention to the following points to make sure it fits you like a glove:

1. The sleeve seams are positioned on the shoulder,
   
2. The cut outlines your silhouette without molding you,
   
3. The sleeves stop at the ulna (the wrist bone, not the dog).