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measurements
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Question about jacket bicep measurement.
Good day gents. I hope the holidays have been great so far and continue to be so into the new year. I’m currently in the process of designing myself a new MTM suit and in that regard I’m wondering about this: What is normal to add upon a bicep measurement (measured over shirt sleeve) to get...- K_The_Sartorialist
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- made to measure measurements question tailoring
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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What measurements should i request from my tailor
In the interest of buying clothes online i'm planning on getting my measurements taken by a tailor. She seemed keen on the idea and willing to do the job so that's great and all :) However i would like to make sure that the measurements i get are useful for buying clothing online. Is there a...- TobiasTheGreat
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- fit measurements tailoring
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Is half-chest measurement the actual chest circumference?
I've seen multiple companies who's half-chest measurement in the front will be less than than half of the actual chest circumference. This is because there is extra fabric on the back which is not factored in when simply doubling the half chest measurement. Is this common? I'm asking because...- teknique22
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- bespoke chest chest measurements measurements tailoring tape measure
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Scared Building Muscle Will Make Suit Not Fit
Hey guys, 18 years old year. I am a 39R suit and I like to lift weights. I am muscular and solid but I am aiming to get leaner. I am scared getting too lean will make me not fit into my suit anymore. Also, what muscles can I still get bigger while maintaining a good fit? I would like to get my...- bigpaul15
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- exercise measurements muscles suit fit workout
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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How much larger should shirt chest measurement be than chest measurement on a slim fit shirt?
Is 3" okay? EDIT: I realize I didn't word the question too well but I think I got the point across.- bjornb17
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- chest measurements made to measure measurements mtm shirt
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Suit sleeve length rule - And where shirt/suit end
Hi, I've done many searches, and read many conflicting things - this is what I've found. Do correct if wrong. Suit jack sleeve length - Rule With your arms down at your sides and relaxed, there should be 0.5 inch of shirt cuff showing. Question: Would this reveal too much cuff when arms...- rossyl
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- measurements shirt sleeves sleeve length suit suit fit suit sleeves
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Body Frame: average shoulder width
What is the average shoulder width for someone 5'8 - 5'11? I'm analyzing myself (not related to reproductive system ). I'm 5'9 and I measure 17" joint to joint from the back. Tell me: - 1. your height - 2. shoulder width (joint-to-joint not deltoids) IMPORTANT NOTICE: No media files are...- StripedZebra
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- body body frame measurements shoulder shoulder width
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Health & Body
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If I am 5' 8"... am I a 38R or a 38S?
I need an inexpensive corduroy sport coat fast. I'm getting this Ralph Lauren offering from Sierra Trading Post: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...&cdf=TopSeller I am 5' 8'' tall. Should I order 38R or 38S? It'll be delivered overseas so I need to get it down right. If you are my height...- PeterEliot
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- 38r 38s fit measurements size
- Replies: 36
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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How exactly do I measure myself armpit to armpit?
I have question on how exactly to measure my armpit to armpit size. Naturally with clothes this is self explanatory but on my body I have a few questions. Do I simply measure straight across my chest to where my armpit starts or does the tape measure actually needs to go underneath my arms...- aprogressivone
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- measurements tape measure
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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are my shoulders broad or narrow?
Had the recently measured, they are between 44"-45" I've always thought I had very narrow shoulders but read somewhere that a coat size of 40" or less is considered small. what's the verdict?- rd0787
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- broad shoulders measurements narrow shoulders shoulders
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Where should I go to get measured for a suit? (I'm NOT thin)
I'm beginning a new job that will require frequent court appearances and as a result would like to get a couple new suits (and shoes and belts) that will be appropriate for a public defender. But, I've lost weight since my last suit purchases (when I was a put in a 54 by The Men's Warehouse...- fuimananteater
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- bespoke fit measurements size tailor tailoring
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Classic Menswear