Find the exact measurements for your garment.
Choose men or women, pick the garment, follow the short checklist, then submit your numbers to Kenny & Gita Tailor.
Watch the measuring walkthrough.
Use this video with the checklist below to confirm tape position, posture, and the most common measuring details before submitting.
Suit Jacket for men
12 required measurements. Open any step for the exact tape position and range.
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, where a collar would sit. Keep one finger between the tape and your neck for comfort.
Measure at the fullest part of the neck, not the throat. A comfortable fit is more important than a tight reading.
Keep the numbers reliable.
The form can be submitted with blanks, but these basics prevent the most common fit issues before your consultation.
Maintain good posture
Stand naturally upright — the way you would normally stand. Do not straighten your back artificially, and do not slouch. Your garment will be built around your natural posture.
Breathe normally
Take measurements during a normal, relaxed exhale. Do not hold your breath or puff your chest. Garments built on inflated measurements will fit poorly at rest.
Keep the tape snug, not tight
The tape should lie flat against the body without compressing the flesh. You should be able to slip a finger underneath. Too loose gives a baggy garment; too tight gives one you cannot button.
Measure twice
Repeat each measurement and compare the results. A discrepancy of more than 1 cm (or ½ inch) means you should measure a third time and use the average.
A soft, flexible cloth or vinyl tape — not a metal builder's tape. Available at any fabric or haberdashery shop.
Allows you to see that the tape is horizontal and positioned correctly, especially for chest, hip, and waist measurements.
Avoid these mistakes
Measuring over bulky clothing
Wear fitted, thin underlayers — a light T-shirt or vest for the upper body, close-fitting underwear for lower measurements. Never measure over a jacket or jumper.
Wrong waist location
The natural waist is above the hips and navel, not where trousers typically sit. Bend sideways to find it. For trouser waist, measure where your waistband actually rests.
Looking down while measuring
Looking down compresses the neck and chest measurements. Keep your eyes level — look straight ahead into a mirror. This is especially important for neck and chest.
Flexing or sucking in
Garments are worn at rest, not during a breath-hold. Tense muscles or sucked-in stomachs produce measurements the garment cannot adapt to. Relax completely.
Ready to send your measurements?
Submit what you have now. Kenny & Gita can review the numbers before your visit and complete anything missing during your consultation.