Taking Measurements
In order to select the best costume size you’ll need to take measurements of your own body in order to compare yourself to the size charts below.
You’re going to want a tape measure and probably someone to help, it takes some odd contortions to measure yourself accurately. Paper measuring tape is available for free at Ikea and I find it very handy to have a few of them on hand.
When wrapping the tape measure around yourself, be careful that you don’t twist it and keep it level throughout. Pull the tape measure close but not tight. Stand up straight with good posture and avoid puffing out your chest or gut.
The standard measurement tables below should fit most buyers, look for the size that best fits your body. You may also attach your measurements to your order for a more closely tailored garment.
Straight Cut / Men’s Sizes
- Chest – Measure the circumference of the chest by wrapping a measuring tape around the nipple line. This should be the widest portion of the chest.
- Waist – Measure the circumference of the waist by wrapping a measuring tape around the narrowest point of the torso. This is usually below the ribcage and above the belly button.
- Hips – Measure the circumference of the hips by wrapping a measuring tape around the widest part of the pelvis. This is usually the widest part of your butt.
- Sleeve – Take a measuring tape and measure from the tip of the shoulder to the wrist.
- Jacket Length – Measure from the base of the neck down to about the top of the thigh or just a little below.
- Inseam – Measure down from the crotch to the ankle or desired pant length.
Size Table (Inches)
Size Table (cm)
| SIZE | CHEST | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (34R) | 32″ | 30″ | 34″ | 23″ | 29″ | 31″ |
| S (36R) | 34″-36″ | 30″-32″ | 36″-38″ | 24″ | 30″ | 32″ |
| M (40R) | 38″-40″ | 34″-37″ | 40″-42″ | 25″ | 31″ | 32″ |
| L (44R) | 42″-44″ | 39″-44″ | 44″-47″ | 26″ | 32″ | 33″ |
| XL (48R) | 46″-48″ | 46″-50″ | 49″-51″ | 27″ | 33″ | 34″ |
| XXL (52R) | 50″-52″ | 52″-54″ | 53″-55″ | 28″ | 34″ | 34″ |
| 3XL (54R) | 54″ | 57″ | 57″ | 28″ | 35″ | 35″ |
| SIZE | CHEST | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (32) | 83 | 76 | 85 | 58.5 | 73.5 | 79 |
| S (34/36) | 92 | 87.5 | 95 | 61 | 76 | 80.5 |
| M (38/40) | 101 | 99 | 105 | 63.5 | 78.5 | 82 |
| L (42/44) | 110 | 100.5 | 115 | 66 | 81 | 83.5 |
| XL (46/48) | 119 | 122 | 125 | 68.5 | 83.5 | 85 |
| XXL (50/52) | 128 | 133.5 | 135 | 71 | 86 | 86.5 |
| 3XL (54) | 137 | 145 | 145 | 71 | 88.5 | 88 |
Fitted / Women’s Sizes
- Full Bust – Measure the circumference of the chest by wrapping a measuring tape around the body and under the arms at the nipple line. This should be the widest portion of the chest.
- Waist – Measure the circumference of the waist by wrapping a measuring tape around the narrowest point of the torso. This is usually below the ribcage and above the belly button.
- Hips – Measure the circumference of the hips by wrapping a measuring tape around the widest part of the pelvis. This is usually the widest part of your butt.
- Sleeve – Take a measuring tape and measure from the tip of the shoulder to the wrist.
- Jacket Length – Measure from the base of the neck down to about the top of the thigh or just a little below.
- Inseam – Measure down from the crotch to the ankle or desired pant length.
Sizing Chart (in)
Sizing Chart (cm)
| SIZE | CHEST (Full Bust) | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0/2) | 31″-33″ | 24″-26″ | 33″-35″ | 23″ | 23″ | 30″ |
| S (4/6) | 33″-35″ | 27″-29″ | 36″-37″ | 23″ | 23″ | 31″ |
| M (8/10) | 35″-37″ | 30″-32″ | 38″-39″ | 24″ | 24″ | 31″ |
| L (12/14) | 37″-40″ | 33″-36″ | 40″-42″ | 24″ | 24″ | 32″ |
| XL (16/18) | 41″-44″ | 38″-41″ | 42″-46″ | 25″ | 24″ | 32″ |
| XXL (20/22) | 44″-47″ | 42″-45″ | 47″-50″ | 25″ | 25″ | 32″ |
| 3XL (24) | 48″-51″ | 46″-49″ | 50″-52″ | 25-1/2″ | 25″ | 33″ |
| SIZE | CHEST (Full Bust) | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0/2) | 80 | 62 | 87 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 76.25 |
| S (4/6) | 87.5 | 72 | 94.5 | 59.5 | 58.5 | 77.5 |
| M (8/10) | 95 | 82 | 102 | 60.5 | 61 | 78.75 |
| L (12/14) | 102.5 | 92 | 109.5 | 61.5 | 61 | 80 |
| XL (16/18) | 110 | 102 | 117 | 62.5 | 61 | 81.25 |
| XXL (20/22) | 117.5 | 112 | 124.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 82.5 |
| 3XL (24) | 125 | 122 | 132 | 64.5 | 63.5 | 83.75 |
Youth Sizes
- Chest – Measure the circumference of the chest by wrapping a measuring tape around the nipple line. This should be the widest portion of the chest.
- Waist – Measure the circumference of the waist by wrapping a measuring tape around the narrowest point of the torso. This is usually below the ribcage and above the belly button.
- Hips – Measure the circumference of the hips by wrapping a measuring tape around the widest part of the pelvis. This is usually the widest part of your butt.
- Sleeve – Take a measuring tape and measure from the tip of the shoulder to the wrist.
- Jacket Length – Measure from the base of the neck down to about the top of the thigh or just a little below.
- Inseam – Measure down from the crotch to the ankle or desired pant length.
Size Chart (in)
Size Chart (cm)
| SIZE | CHEST | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (5-6) | 24-26″ | 24-25″ | 26-27″ | 22″ | 20″ | 22-23″ |
| S (6-7) | 25-27″ | 25-26″ | 27-28″ | 25″ | 22″ | 24″ |
| M (8-10) | 28-30″ | 26-28″ | 30-32″ | 28″ | 24″ | 25-26″ |
| L (12-14) | 31-33″ | 28-29.5″ | 33-34″ | 30″ | 26″ | 27-29″ |
| XL (16-18) | 34-36″ | 30-32″ | 35-36″ | 32″ | 28″ | 30-32″ |
| SIZE | CHEST | WAIST | HIP | SLEEVE | JACKET LENGTH | INSEAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (5-6) | 61 | 61 | 66.5 | 55.5 | 51 | 58 |
| S (6-7) | 67.75 | 65.5 | 72.75 | 62 | 56 | 63.5 |
| M (8-10) | 74.5 | 70 | 79 | 68.5 | 61 | 69 |
| L (12-14) | 81.25 | 75.5 | 85.25 | 75 | 66 | 74.5 |
| XL (16-18) | 88 | 80 | 91.5 | 81.5 | 71 | 80 |
