You MUST look at ALL the measurements given for an item to ensure a good fit! Click on the item you want to see for the full description, more photos and all the measurements.
CHEST: Measured across the chest from armpit seam to armpit seam and then that length is doubled. I always leave a little "breathing room" so the tape measure is actually placed about 1/4" from the actual seam. (Y'know, so you can move your arms.)
SLEEVES: Measured from the side of the collar where it meets the shoulder seam down to the cuff. (I do NOT measure from the back of the collar.) I go from the collar/shoulder seam, over the shoulder and down the arm.
WAIST: Measured from side to side and doubled, wherever the waist is on the item. (An example- an empire waist dress has a much higher waist than usual).
LENGTH: From the back of the collar (where the seam is), down the front, to the hem.
SHOULDERS: From shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
INSEAM: From crotch seam to cuff down the interior of the leg.
RISE: This is the length from waist to crotch seam.
HIPS: From seam to seam and then doubled.
Some Facts you Should Know about Vintage Clothing:
A) There was no uniform dress sizing. NEVER go by the vintage size!
B) 1950s & 60s dress waists were much narrower because the designers assumed the use of a girdle or corset- Women forced their bodies to fit the dresses.
C) MEN'S CLOTHING. Use your modern shirt or jacket as a rough guide only. Men's clothing today is cut much roomier.
You cannot assume that just because you wear a 44 jacket, you have a 44" chest. Please grab a tape measure.
D) A 70s suit should fit you snug & sexy. Think John Travolta in SNF and how tight those pants were.
Some helpful hints
Western Shirts - If the sleeves are too short, just roll the sleeves. Looks much sexier anyway to show those muscled forearms.
Dresses - Women made their bodies fit the dresses, not vice versus. Wear a corset or cinch waist undergarments for a smoother "wasp waist" look.
Pants - Deal with the fact that you are taller. Wear some crazy coloured socks and dont hound me for 36" inseams on 1950s pants, they dont exist.
In general - I cant say it enough, get out the tape measure! Online shopping rocks and I must say I offer some really cool clothing, but no one is happy when the clothes dont fit.
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