Things You'll Need:
- Tape measure
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Step 1
Measure the chest area by crossing over the shoulder blades just under the arms. Measure over the "fullest" part of your chest. The inches shown represent the suit size you will need. Breath normally, as holding in your breath can affect the size of the measurement.
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Step 2
Measure your height and then use the chart at Suitupp.com (see Resources) to determine whether your suit will need to be a "short," "medium" or "long." For instance if you have a 38-inch chest and you are 5 feet 8 inches tall, you would need a 38 regular sized suit jack, also known as a 38R.
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Step 3
Try on suits with 2 inches of extra space, because this allows for proper movement in the suit and allows for easier tailoring to fit the wearer's body type more precisely.
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Step 4
Measure your waist line for pants by wrapping a tape measure around your waist from your natural waistline (typically at the belly button). Stick two fingers between your body and the tape measure to allow for adequate room for comfort and for tailoring if needed.
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Step 5
Measure your inseam by measuring from your crotch area to the desired pant suit length. Most men measure to just above the bottom of the shoes' end point so the pants don't drag on the ground under any circumstance. See the chart for an idea of the inseam measurement, along with the other measurements for a man's suit.
