Tessuti Measurement Guide

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A Guide To Sizes And Measuring

Measuring yourself and understanding what size you need is crucial when shopping on the internet. Measurements can be dramatically different from brand to brand due to style, spec and country of origin, even if garments have the same size labels inside. Collar size, waist and leg length are fairly straightforward but upper body garment measurements are far more complicated.

However three simple comparisons can simplify this

Armpit To Armpit (A)

The most effective measurement is the pit to pit of a garment. This is taken by laying the garment flat, face up and measuring the cloth from its widest point from under the armpit to the other armpit. The best way to assess the measurement you require is to measure a garment of similar description which fits you well (i.e. if you are buying a jumper you should measure one you own and like the fit of to judge which size you require when making your purchase). Never be misled by your actual chest measurement, for example if your chest measures 40 inches all around and you divide by two giving you a pit to pit of 20 inches that would actually be too small as you need at least one to two inches in a garment to allow for movement.

Collar To Hem (B)

This is the measurement is taken from the bottom of the collar to the bottom of the hem on a garment. To obtain this the item must be laid flat but this time front down so you can measure the back. Again a good fitting equivalent item should be used to establish the measurements required.

Armpit to Cuff (C)

This measurement is taken from the inner arm, measuring from armpit to end of the cuff at the wrist on a long sleeved garment. Yet again it is recommended you take this measurement from a comparative item that fits you well.

European Sizing Guide

European garments are basically 10 inches bigger on the top half of the body and 16 inches bigger on the bottom than UK sizes.