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Measuring Guides
Please note when
considering
the fit of garments or shoes. Sizes indicated on the garment can
be misleading, vintage sizes are not the same as modern
sizes. The best way to determine the fit is to compare
the
measurements, provided in the item's description, with the measurements
of
a similar garment or pair of shoes you currently own.
It is
also important to measure from
the
same points and in the same manner. Be sure not to stretch the
garment
when taking measurements. Measurements are taken by laying
clothing
flat on a hard surface. This is how we measure the following
items:
Dresses
Bust
is measured across the front from
under arm seam to under arm seam.
Shoulder
measurement is taken across
the
back between the top of the two shoulder seams.
The
length is from shoulder to waist
and waist to hem.
Sleeves
are measured from the top of
shoulder
seam to the end of sleeve. See Image on the bottom of this page.
Blouses,
Coats, Jackets & Sweaters
Bust
is measured across the front from
under arm seam to under arm seam.
Shoulder
measurement is taken across
the
back between the top of the two shoulder seams.
Sleeves
are measured from the top of
shoulder
seam to the end of sleeve.
The
length is measured from top of
shoulder to hem. See Image on the bottom of this page.
Pants
Waist
measurement is across the front
from
the top of waist. Multiply the number by 2.
Inseam
measurement from the inside seam
of the pant leg down to the end of pant leg.
Outer
seam measurement is from the
outside
seam of pant leg. From waist down to the end of pant leg.
Shirts
Chest
is measured across the front from
under arm seam to under arm seam.
Shoulder
measurement is taken across
the
back between the top of the two shoulder seams.
Sleeves
are measured from the top of
shoulder
seam to the end of sleeve.
The
length is measured from top of
shoulder to hem.
Skirts
Waist
measurement is across the front
from
the top of waist. Multiply the number by 2.
Hip measurement is from waist,
eight inches down and across. Multiply the number by 2
Length is measures from top of waist to the hem
Shoes
Length
- From the inter toe to the heel
(inside of shoe).
Width - across the widest part of shoe.
(inside of shoe).
For
shoes that can’t be measured from
the inside see boots measuring.
Boots
Length
- With Boot’s heel and
tape/ruler
against the wall measure heel to toe.
Width - Across the bottom at the
widest part of outer sole.
Height - From the bottom of the heel to
the top of the boot shaft.
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