Measurements and fit
Made-to-measure sizing starts from your own body, taken in person — not from a size chart. This page explains what is measured and how fittings work.
What is measured
A tailor takes a full set of body measurements in person, well beyond the four used for ready-to-wear sizing — chest, waist, shoulder width, sleeve length, back length, neck and more, depending on the garment.
| Measurement | Where it is taken | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Fullest point, tape level at the back | Jacket pattern width |
| Shoulder width | Seam to seam across the back | Where the sleeve is set |
| Sleeve length | Shoulder point to wrist, arm slightly bent | Sleeve and cuff length |
| Waist and seat | Natural waist and fullest seat point | Trouser pattern |
Why it is done in person
Posture, one-shoulder differences and how you stand all affect how a made-to-measure pattern is drafted — these are things a tailor reads in person, not from numbers sent by e-mail.
What the first fitting checks
The half-built garment is checked against your body: shoulder line, balance, length and where the fabric sits. Adjustments at this stage are normal and expected, not a sign the process went wrong.
If your measurements change
Weight or fitness changes between ordering and the final fitting are common; tell the showroom as soon as you notice, so the pattern can be adjusted before the piece is finished rather than after.
Ordering for a group event
Every person in a group order is individually measured, even for a shared occasion — a shared date does not mean a shared pattern.
After the final fitting
Once the finished piece is collected, further adjustments go through the Alterations and remakes service on its own terms, not as part of the original order.