How to Measure for an Authentic NFL Jersey
NFL jerseys are a fantastic way to show team support and pride. However, sizing an NFL jersey isn't as simple as knowing that you wear a medium T-shirt or a large sweatshirt. Authentic NFL jerseys have specific measurements you can use to determine what would fit you and your personal style best. They are sized along a number scale ranging from 48 to 60. Making sense of these numbers requires measuring your chest and body length on the front and back. Obtain a measuring tape and have a friend help measure you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Measure the chest. Measuring the chest should be done at the largest portion of your chest, where it sticks out the most from your body. Take the tape and run it around the width of your body, then write down the measurement in inches.
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Measure the front of the body. Take the measuring tape and determine the length of the front of your body by measuring from the top of your shoulders to the point on your body that you want the jersey to come to, such as your waist.
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Measure the back of your body. Take the measuring tape and measure from the top of your shoulders to the point at which you want the jersey to come to on your backside. An authentic NFL jersey is slightly longer on the back than on the front.
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Go to an online sizing chart for authentic NFL jerseys, such as the one on Dick's Sporting Goods' website, listed in the Resources section of this article. Line up your measurements with a jersey size and then go to your local retailer or order the jersey online.
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