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MEASURE FOR SUIT

Breast Measurement

Place tape horizontally around body close up under arms and check to see that it is centered well over shoulder blades in back and over fullest part of the breast in front. Do not draw tape snug tight or allow it to sag.

Sleeve

Place tape where sleeve joins body of coat and measure to length desired.

Back Width

Start tape at the shoulder seam and measure across to the should seam of the other side.

Suit Length

Turn up collar – start tape at collar seam (not top of collar) and measure down to the actual length wanted.

Waist

Measure around waist just above shirt. Do not measure over vest, belt, or waistband. Take measure exact. Do not allow tape to sag.

Seat

Be sure hip pockets are empty and heels are together before applying tapeline. Then measure around fullest part of seat. Hold tapeline sufficiently easy to permit sliding fingers under it.

Trousers Outside Seam

Adjust trousers to waist position customarily worn. Start tape from the TOP of the waistband and measure to length desired.