Measuring Guide ~ Tops – 3sixteen

Chest

For the chest, lay the shirt flat and measure 1” down from the armpit from pit to pit. The measurements begin and end at the fabric, not the seams.

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A tape measure running across a shirt laid flat from pit to pit

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Length

For the length, start at the high point shoulder (HPS) - this is where the shoulder meets the collar. Measure straight down the front of the shirt until you reach the bottom hem.

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A tape measure running vertically on a shirt from high point shoulder to bottom front hem

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Sleeve

For the sleeve, start at the shoulder seam and measure all the way to the end of the cuff.

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A tape measure running down the sleeve of a shirt from shoulder seam to cuff

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Shoulder

For the shoulder, measure straight across the shoulders from sleeve seam to sleeve seam.

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A tape measure running across the back of a shirt from shoulder seam to shoulder seam at the top

Chest

For the chest, lay the shirt flat and measure 1” down from the armpit from pit to pit. The measurements begin and end at the fabric, not the seams.
Length

For the length, start at the high point shoulder (HPS) - this is where the shoulder meets the collar. Measure straight down the front of the shirt until you reach the bottom hem.
Sleeve

For the sleeve, start at the shoulder seam and measure all the way to the end of the cuff.
Shoulder

For the shoulder, measure straight across the shoulders from sleeve seam to sleeve seam.

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