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Measuring Yourself
We are extremely aware that without the opportunity
to try on your garments prior to placing your order, that you may feelthat there
is cause for worry…this should not be the case. We take thousands of orders
over the phone and we get the sizes right on the first attempt in 98.2% of all
orders!
Upon phoning Reptonia & Cascata Limited, our trained sales staff will ask
you a series of questions relating to your size, that will accurately enable us
to provide you with a correctly fitting outfit.
Most of the sizes we need are found inside suit jackets,
trousers and shirts that you already own. But we would encourage you to provide
us with as accurate a description of your physical characteristics as possible
with any additional information that may be helpful - eg larger than average
thighs (rugby players!), broad shoulders, large biceps, beer belly or more
portly shaped gentlemen.
(All information will remain confidential but will assist us
in providing you with the best possible fit from our extensive range of
garments)
N.B. We recommend that you try your suit on as
soon as it arrives, to ensure a satisfactory fit.
Jacket Sizing
Chest Size
The easiest way to establish your jacket/chest measurements is to look at the
label inside an existing suit or jacket that you consider to be comfortable and
well fitting.
In the event that you do not have a jacket to hand or are unable to locate a
label, the chest measurement should be taken at the fullest point of the chest
which is usually just under the arms. (NB when measuring please let your arms
hang by your side)
If you have a fuller figure or a large waist in proportion to your chest then
order a longer fitting waistcoat.
Jacket Length
The length of the jacket is usually proportional
to your height, as follows:
| Height |
Fitting Length |
Below 5’6”
Above 5’6”
Above 5’9”
Above 6’0”
Above 6’3” |
Extra Short (XS)
5’9” Short (S)
6’0” Regular (R)
6’3” Long (L)
Extra Long (XL) |
Remember that these fittings do not necessarily apply to everyone, as
different people are proportioned differently - but this is a very good guide.
Trouser and Kilt Sizing
Waist
The easiest way to establish your waist size is to look at the
label inside an existing pair of suit trousers that you consider to be
comfortable and well fitting.
In the event that you do not have a pair of suit trousers to
hand, or are unable to locate a label, the trouser waist measurement should be
taken about 1” above the hipbone for trousers or 2” above the hipbone for
kilts (level with the navel).
It has been our experience that when a tape measure is put
around a man’s waist, he instinctively breathes in and tenses his stomach.
This can lead to inaccurate measurements and result in ordering a pair of
trousers or a kilt that is too small around the waist. We therefore recommend
that when you have the tape around your waist to try to relax and breathe
normally. You will then be able to get an accurate measurement.
If you have large thighs (e.g. rugby players and cyclists) we
would recommend ordering an waist size that is 1” or 2” bigger.
N.B. When measuring for striped trousers (worn
with morning suits) always add 1” to the measurement to account for the cut of
the trousers (it’s an old fashioned cut).
Inside Leg
Once again, the easiest way to establish your inside leg measurement is to
look at the label inside an existing pair of suit trousers that you consider to
be comfortable and well-fitting. If you have two measurements in your trousers,
the second number is the inside leg – ie a 36 / 32 is for a 36” waist and a
32” inside leg.
If you are unsure of your inside leg measurements or cannot find them in an
existing pair of trousers, you will need to ask someone to do the measuring for
you, as you will need to be standing straight. Put the tape measure between
thumb and forefinger, place one end at the top of inner thigh and the other end
by your anklebone.
Kilt Length
You will need to ask someone to take the measurements for you. Measure from
the navel down to the middle of the kneecap. We have found that people
instinctively look down at the person measuring them, which has the effect of
pulling their hips back and leading to an inaccurate measurement. A good idea is
to look straight ahead as you are being measured. The table below can be used as
a rough guide to compare inside leg length to kilt length. (Please note that
this guide does not always work exactly as everyone is differently proportioned,
so it will not always provide an accurate measurement.
| Inside Leg: |
27-28
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29 |
30-32 |
32-33 |
33+ |
| Likely Kilt Length: |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
Collar
Place tape around neck, making sure two fingers
can fit loosely between tape and neck. You may find it difficult to measure a
young boy’s neck, so the chart below gives an approximate guide to collar
sizes in proportion to chest sizes.
| Chest: |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
| Collar: |
10.5 |
11 |
11.5 |
12 |
12.5 |
13 |
13.5 |
Top Hat Sizing
In order to find out your hat size you will need to find out the width of
your head. Put the tape around the lower forehead and run around the largest
part of the head. When you have the size of your head in cm or inches, then use
the following conversion table.
| Inches |
Centimetres |
Hat Size |
19 ¼
19 ½
20
20 ¼
20 ¾
21
21 ½
22
22 ¼
22 ¾
23 1/8
23 ½
24
24 ¼
24 ¾ |
49
49 ½
50 ¾
51 ½
52 ¾
53 ¼
54 ½
56
56 ½
57 ¾
58 ¾
59 ¾
61
61 ½
63 |
6
6 1/8
6 ¼
6 3/8
6 ½
6 5/8
6 ¾
6 7/8
7
7 1/8
7 ¼
7 3/8
7 ½
7 5/8
7 ¾ |
Special Notes for Measuring Boys
It is important to get an arm measurement for a boy in order to achieve a
better fitting jacket. This measurement should be taken from Crown to Cuff
(shoulder to just below the wrist bone). If the boy is moving around and
slouching, ask him to cross his arms in front of him. This will ensure he is
standing straight when you are measuring for trouser or kilt length. The
measurement you take for sleeve and kilt lengths will almost always be the same.
This is a good guide if the boy is very small and you cannot get the accurate
readings.
Other Things to Remember
We recommend that you always try to measure with the least interference from
your own clothing as possible i.e. do not measure over a belt or on top of loose
fitting clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket.
If all else fails, please do not hesitate to call our trained sales staff who
will be more than happy to offer advise on any problems you may have in
obtaining your measurements.
Emergencies
In the event that an item does not fit satisfactorily
when delivered, please call us immediately so that we can arrange for a
replacement to be sent to you. If the delivery can be send to you on a standard
48hr service then it will be done free of charge.
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