The #1 mistake:
Don’t order by your usual size label. Measure a garment that already fits you well, then match those measurements to the charts; brands and cuts vary widely.
Before you compare: flat or full?
The second most common mistake is comparing a flat measurement with a full one. Our charts use two conventions, and every chart says which one it uses.
| Product | The chart shows | So measure your garment |
|---|---|---|
| Tees and hoodies | Chest (flat): straight across, armpit to armpit | Flat, and don’t double it |
| Jackets | Chest (full): the whole way around | Flat, then double it |
| Bottoms | Waist and hip, the whole way around | Flat, then double it |
| Headwear | Head circumference | Around the head, just above the ears |
HOW TO MEASURE
Lay a garment flat and measure these points
01 Chest (Pit to pit)
Measure across the chest seam to seam, then double it.
02 Body Length
From the highest point of the shoulder down to the hem.
03 Sleeve Length
From the shoulder seam to the cuff edge.
04 Shoulder Width
Seam to seam across the back shoulders.
Measuring bottoms
05
Waist
Straight across the top of the waistband, relaxed and unstretched, then double it.
06
Hip
Across the widest part of the seat, then double it. This is where joggers and parachute pants differ most.
07
Inseam
From the crotch seam down the inside leg to the hem.
08
Total length
From the top of the waistband to the hem. Some shorts charts use this instead of inseam, so check which one you’re comparing.

