Sizing and Fit

Intro to General Sizing: You've Got Options

Getting your tuxedo measurements is a relatively easy process. It's also nice to know that you have options. The easiest way to find your sizes is to look in your closet and view the size tags. Jackets have size tags in the inside pockets; shirts usually have size tags close to the neck. If you don't have any jackets or dress shirts, you can take your measurements by checking out the videos some of the videos and size charts below. Lastly, if you don't have a tape measure, you can always visit a local tailor in your area to get your measurements.

1. To Measure Height:
Stand against a wall (shoeless). Place a flat ruler across top of head to wall. measure from that point down to the floor.
The following guide will show you the appropriate length for your jacket.

5’4” to 5’7” = Short
5’7 ½” to 5’11” = Regular
5’11 ½” to 6’2 ½” = Long
6’3” + Up = Extra Long

2. To Measure Chest:
Bring tape measure around the widest part of your chest, under your arms, completely around your torso. The average man will have a 6 inch difference between chest size and waist size (i.e. 44 chest will have 38 waist).

3. To measure Waist:
Waist measurement should be no different than your normal waist size when you purchase a pair of trousers. However, if you would like to measure, measure around the smallest part of the natural waist.

4. To Measure Seat or Hips (Optional):
For Men, measure around the fullest part of his seat. For Women, measure around the fullest part of her hips.

5. To Measure Inseam:
Measure along the inner seam from the crotch to the bottom of pant leg

6. To Measure Sleeve:
Start measurement in the middle of your back, just under your neck, over your shoulder, around your bent elbow, to your wrist bone.  Please note that yourtuxedo shirt size should be no different than any other well fitting dress shirt that you have in your closet.
 

Measurements taken in Inches...
(For Unisex Sizing Chart - Refer to Men's Size Conversion Chart)

Men's XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Size 30-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56 58-60 62-64
Chest 30-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56 58-60 62-64
Waist 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58
Hip 30-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 54-56 58-60 60-62
Neck 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Pants Sizing:

If you have a pair of suit pants, dress pants, or even khakis (NOTE: not tight jeans), you then have a good idea of what size waist you need for your tuxedo trousers. If not, simply have your friend/family member take the tape measure and measure around your waist (this should be where you are comfortable wearing your trousers. Tradition used to state that you should wear your trousers up at your "belly button". Styles change over the years; it's rare that people still wear their trousers up that high). Bottom Line: You want to be comfortable whether you decide to wear your trousers up to belly-button or down closer to your hips. A good rule of thumb that is frequently used today is to measure 4 fingers below your belly button. Check out the video below for additional details:

Waist Measurement:

Your actual waist measurement is usually larger than your pant size. For example, in the video below our model "Mike" measured "35.5"; however, he normally wears 33 waist pants. In general, it is usually recommended to order your regular waist size that you normally wear opposed to going based on your actual waist measurement.


 


SHIRT SIZING


To measure your collar size:

Take the measurement around the base of your neck and add 1/2 inch to the measurement; this is your "collar size."

Common Shirt Sizing Mistake:

Some gentleman will measure their "sleeve length" incorrectly because they only factor in their "arm measurement" and forget to include their "shoulder measurement divided by 2". This can often reduce several inches from your correct measurement. When this happens, the gentleman will sometimes order a 30/31 sleeve instead of the desired longer sleeve length.

For reference, here are some general sizing guidelines regarding "shirt sleeve lengths" that apply to most gentlemen:

  • 30/31 sleeve = usually 5'5" or shorter
  • 32/33 sleeve = usually 5'6" to 5'9"
  • 34/35 sleeve = usually 5'10" to 6'1"
  • 36/37 sleeve = usually 6'2"" to 6'4"
  • 38/39 sleeve = usually 6'5" or taller* NOTE: obviously, gentlemen come in different shapes and sizes, so the above guidelines may not be 100% accurate for everyone; however, it does serve as a good general guideline

As always, please contact us at info@finetuxedos.com with any other questions that you might have, we are here to help!