MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT
THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES ARE IMPORTANT TO
REMEMBER IN MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT
Give all measurements in inches.
If the person's measurements are between sizes, order the larger size.
For example: if a man's neck measures 15 3/4 inches you should order size "large" in a short sleeve shirt or a "16-16 1/2" in a long sleeve shirt.
For greatest accuracy, have someone take measurements rather than allowing customers to measure themselves.
The tape measure should be pulled snug, not tight. Check the size scale of all garments being ordered to ensure that all measurements were taken at the proper points.
MEN'S SHIRTS
NECK measurement is the circumference of the neck as illustrated.
SLEEVE LENGTH is measured by placing one end of the tape at the bottom of the collar at the center of the back and marking the distance around the elbow to the bottom of the wrist. It is often helpful to have the arm slightly bent.
CHEST is taken at the fullest point of the bust, keeping tape under arms and around shoulder blades. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight.
MEN'S TROUSERS, JEANS AND BIB OVERALLS
WAIST is taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants). Tape should only be held snug, do not hold tape tight.
INSEAM is taken from the base of the crotch to the top of the shoe or boot. For jeans, add one inch.
It is advisable to ask the person being measured how he or she wears their trousers. Not everyone wears their trousers or jeans the same length or height on their hips.
MEN'S COVERALLS
CHEST SIZE is taken at the fullest point of the chest, keeping tape under arms and around shoulder blades. This measurement should be taken over clothing, preferably over same garment or types of garments to be worn with the coveralls.
LENGTH We suggest using your same inseam measurement for pants, but subtracting 1 to 2 inches to accommodate Dickies lower crotch construction.
JACKETS
CHEST SIZE is taken at the fullest point of the chest, keeping tape under arms and around shoulder blades. This measurement should be taken over clothing, preferably over garments or types of garments to be worn with the jacket.
SLEEVE LENGTH is measured by placing one end of the tape at the bottom of the collar at the center of the back and marking the distance around the elbow to the outer edge of the wrist.
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MEN'S SHIRT AND COVERALLS SIZES |
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SIZE |
CHEST |
NECK |
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S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
5XL |
34-36
38-40
42-44
46-48
50-52
54-56
58-60
62-64 |
14-14.5
15-15.5
16-16.5
17-17.5
18-18.5
19-19.5
20-20.5
21-21.5 |
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Use this chart for converting neck or/and chest sizes to S, M L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, or 5XL size. Measure your chest size and neck to determine which size fits you best. |
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MEN'S TROUSERS, JEANS AND BIB OVERALLS |
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SIZE |
WAIST |
CHEST |
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S/M
L/XL
2XL/3XL
4XL/5XL |
28-32
34-38
40-46
48-52 |
34-40
42-48
50-56
58-64 |
