Chest (pit-to-pit)
Measured one inch below the armhole seam, straight across, garment lying flat.
Zero guesswork
How we measure
Vintage sizing is unreliable, so we ignore the label and give you four flat numbers on every piece. Measure a garment you already own and compare — that is the whole system.
Total length
From the collar seam or highest shoulder point down to the bottom hem.
Shoulder span
Across the back from left shoulder seam to right shoulder seam.
Sleeve length
From the shoulder seam to the cuff edge along the outer curve.
Waist
Across the waistband, fastened, lying flat. Double it for the full circumference.
Inseam
From the crotch seam to the hem along the inner leg.
Tip: compare these numbers with a piece you already love, not with your body.
Vintage sizing is unreliable, so we ignore the label and give you four flat numbers on every piece. Measure a garment you already own and compare — that is the whole system.