How To Measure Your Body

How to Measure Your Body the Right Way

Want your Cotton Attire pieces to fit just right? It all starts with accurate measurements. Here's a simple guide to help you measure yourself comfortably at home.

Pro Tips Before You Start:

  • Keep two fingers between the tape and your body. it helps get a relaxed fit
  • Don’t tense up. Stand naturally when measuring
  • We’ll adjust the measurements slightly during production for the best comfort
  • Use inches for all measurements

Neck

Wrap the tape gently around the base of your neck (right where a collar would sit), ideally over the Adam’s apple.

Neck Measurement

Chest

Stand relaxed with your arms by your side. Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms.

Chest Measurement

Waist

Measure around the widest point of your midsection, usually just above the belly button. Don’t hold your breath or pull in your stomach.

Waist Measurement

Hips

Stand straight and measure around the widest part of your hips and buttocks.

Hip Measurement

Biceps

Let your arms hang naturally. Wrap the tape around the thickest part of your upper arm.

Biceps Measurement

Wrist

Measure around the wrist bone for sleeve cuff accuracy.

Wrist Measurement

Shoulders

Start from one shoulder bone and stretch the tape across to the other, going straight across your upper back.

Shoulder Measurement

Sleeve Length

Begin at the centre of your upper back (where the neck meets the shoulders), go across the shoulder, and down to just past your wrist bone.

Sleeve Length Measurement

Shirt Length

Start at the top of your shoulder, right next to the base of your neck. Measure straight down to where you’d like the bottom of your shirt to fall.

Shirt Length Measurement

Once you have your measurements, you’re all set to place your order. And remember, if anything feels off, we’re just an email away to help with adjustments.

If you need any help with measurements, we are just an email away