Ties

How We Measure

Ties

Blade Width Measurement taken across the widest point of the tie before it tapers to a point.
Length Measurement taken from end to end.

Please note: If the tie is narrow (for example a 60’s style tie) or has a flat end, the blade width is measured across the bottom edge of the tie.

Men’s Shoes

How We Measure

Men’s Shoes/Boots

Height This is only applicable to boots. Measurement from the base of the heel to highest point of the boot.

Men’s International Shoe Sizing Guidelines

    UK Size        EU Size    US/Canada Size   AU Size    
5 38 6 5
6 39 7 6
7 40.5 8 7
8 42 9 8
9 43 10 9
10 44.5 11 10
11 46 12 11
12 47.5 13 12

Selecting A Shoe Size

If your usual shoe size is between two sizes, we advise selecting the larger size.

Women’s Trousers

How We Measure

Trousers / Jeans / Shorts / Culottes

Waist Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. trouser
Inside Leg Measurement from the top of the inside leg to the lowest point of the hemline.
Length Measurement from the top of the waistband to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.

Women’s Tops

How We Measure

Blouses / Shirts / T-Shirts / Sweatshirts / Jumpers

Chest Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. blouse
Sleeve Measurement from the shoulder to the cuff.
Raglan Sleeve Measurement from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff. Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff to provide better accuracy.
Length Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.

Women’s Jackets

How We Measure

Women’s Jackets / Coats

Chest Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. womens
Sleeve Measurement from the shoulder to the cuff.
Raglan Sleeve Measurement from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff. Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff to provide better accuracy.
Length Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.
Shoulder Measurement from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. This measurement will be provided for more structured garments such as Jackets and Coats to ensure a more tailored fit.

Skirts

How We Measure

Skirts

Waist Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. SKRIS
Hips Measurement is taken below the waist at the hip. This is only applicable to form fitted skirts.
Thigh Measurement is taken from the widest part of the garment. This is only applicable to form fitted skirts
Length Measurement is taken from the top of the waistband to the lowest point of the hemline on the skirt.

Women’s Shoes

How We Measure

Women’s Shoes / Boots

Heel Height Measured from the centre of the highest point on the heel at the back of the shoe through to the base of the heel cap.
Height This is only applicable to boots. Measurement from the base of the heel to highest point of the boot.

 Women’s International Shoe Sizing Guidelines

   UK Size         EU Size     US/Canada Size    AU Size   
3 36 5 5
4 37 6 6
5 38 7 7
6 39 8 8
7 40 9 9
8 41 10 10

Selecting A Shoe Size

If your usual shoe size is between two sizes, we advise selecting the larger size.

Men’s Trousers

How We Measure

Trousers / Jeans / Shorts

Waist Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. trouser
Inside Leg Measurement from the top of the inside leg to the lowest point of the hemline.
Length Measurement from the top of the waistband to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.

Men’s Tops

How We Measure

Shirts / T-Shirts / Polo Shirts / Sweatshirts / Jumpers

Chest Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. mens
Sleeve Measurement from the shoulder to the cuff.
Raglan Sleeve Measurement from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff. Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff to provide better accuracy.
Length Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.

Men’s Jackets

How We Measure

Men’s Jackets / Coats

Chest Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. mens
Sleeve Measurement from the shoulder to the cuff.
Raglan Sleeve Measurement from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff. Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff to provide better accuracy.
Length Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment.
Shoulder Measurement from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. This measurement will be provided for more structured garments such as Jackets and Coats to ensure a more tailored fit.