HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF FOR A TUXEDO
These days, most guys pick a groomsman or two that has moved out of the area. If this is the case, your out of town friend(s) will have to call in their tuxedo measurements. In some instances, the out-of-towner may not even get his tux until the morning of the wedding. In these situations it becomes even more critical to insure that your measurements are correct. Here are some helpful guidelines for measuring yourself for a tux.
TIP: This works best if you have a helper.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT: This should be a no-brainer, but just in case... For your height, stand straight up, back against a wall, and measure from the top of your head to the floor without shoes. Determine your weight using an accurate scale (and don't lie).
WAIST: Tuxedo pants have a longer rise than most Dockers or jeans do. They are intended to be worn higher on the waist. To find the proper fit, measure just above the hipbone across the navel. Insert a finger or two between the measuring tape and your body to allow room for that big wedding day dinner.
OUT SEAM: With shoes on (similar to the shoes you will be wearing at the wedding), stand straight up and face forward. Have your helper measure from the outside arch of your shoe, up your leg, past your hip bone, to the height of your navel. This measurement helps determine the length of the pants and also serves as a guide for coat length.
CHEST: Stand straight up and relax (don't flex your pecs). With a shirt on (nothing to bulky) place the tape up under your arms, put your arms at your side, and run the tape over the shoulder blades, and around the chest. Insert a finger or two between the tape and the body to insure proper ease.
OVER-ARM: The over-arm is measured with the coat off, around the body in the same manner and position where the chest was measured, but this time including both arms. The normal difference between these measurements and the chest is 8" unless you are muscular.
NECK: Place the tape low on the neck where the shirt collar normally falls. Run the tape completely around the neck. If your helper is doing this, make sure he or she isn't angry at you for any reason. Allow a finger space between the neck and the tape.
SLEEVE: This measurement is for the shirt sleeve length which can also help to determine the coat length. With your arm straight down at your side, place the tape at the base of the neck in back. Run the tape across the top of the shoulder, and down the arm to a point about one inch below the wrist bone.
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These days, most guys pick a groomsman or two that has moved out of the area. If this is the case, your out of town friend(s) will have to call in their tuxedo measurements. In some instances, the out-of-towner may not even get his tux until the morning of the wedding. In these situations it becomes even more critical to insure that your measurements are correct. Here are some helpful guidelines for measuring yourself for a tux.
TIP: This works best if you have a helper.
HEIGHT & WEIGHT: This should be a no-brainer, but just in case... For your height, stand straight up, back against a wall, and measure from the top of your head to the floor without shoes. Determine your weight using an accurate scale (and don't lie).
WAIST: Tuxedo pants have a longer rise than most Dockers or jeans do. They are intended to be worn higher on the waist. To find the proper fit, measure just above the hipbone across the navel. Insert a finger or two between the measuring tape and your body to allow room for that big wedding day dinner.
OUT SEAM: With shoes on (similar to the shoes you will be wearing at the wedding), stand straight up and face forward. Have your helper measure from the outside arch of your shoe, up your leg, past your hip bone, to the height of your navel. This measurement helps determine the length of the pants and also serves as a guide for coat length.
CHEST: Stand straight up and relax (don't flex your pecs). With a shirt on (nothing to bulky) place the tape up under your arms, put your arms at your side, and run the tape over the shoulder blades, and around the chest. Insert a finger or two between the tape and the body to insure proper ease.
OVER-ARM: The over-arm is measured with the coat off, around the body in the same manner and position where the chest was measured, but this time including both arms. The normal difference between these measurements and the chest is 8" unless you are muscular.
NECK: Place the tape low on the neck where the shirt collar normally falls. Run the tape completely around the neck. If your helper is doing this, make sure he or she isn't angry at you for any reason. Allow a finger space between the neck and the tape.
SLEEVE: This measurement is for the shirt sleeve length which can also help to determine the coat length. With your arm straight down at your side, place the tape at the base of the neck in back. Run the tape across the top of the shoulder, and down the arm to a point about one inch below the wrist bone.
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How to Measure For a Bridesmaid DressWe strongly recommend having your measurements taken by a professional seamstress. If you cannot get a professional seamstress to take the measurements, please have someone besides you take your measurements. To ensure proper fit, we have provided the following measuring guideline for your reference. Measurements should be taken in the undergarment you plan to wear with your gown.
Please note: The guideline is for reference only. Customary Couture Bridal cannot be responsible for the accuracy of any measurements taken by person other than employees of Customary Couture Bridal. You will need to choose the size you feel most comfortable with, given your measurements and fit preference.
Bust Measurement
Measure the bust line at the fullest part of your chest. Stand naturally with your heels together. Let your arms rest by the side of your body. Position the tape so it covers the widest part of the back and the fullest part of your chest. Keep a thumb in the inside of the tape.
Waist Measurement
Place your hands at your natural waistline. If you bend to the side, this is where your body creases.This is where the tape should be positioned. Stand with your stomach at its natural position. Leave a little room by keeping a thumb on the inside of the tape. Do not pull the tape tight.
Hip Measurement
Stand naturally with your heels together in a relaxed posture. If you are measuring for a sheath dress, position the tape around the fullest part of your bottom. If you are measuring for an A-line dress, position the tape around the fullest part of your hip. Leave a little room by keeping a thumb on the inside of the tape. Do not pull the tape tight.
Dress Length
If you are 5'9'' or taller with the heels you plan to wear with the gown, most of our designers recommend that you order an extra length dress. An extra length dress is typically 5'' longer than the standard length dress. Most designers charge a little more for extra length but the charges vary.