1940s U.S. Navy Protective Denim Parka

Shoulder:

Measure straight across the back of the shirt, from one shoulder point to the other one.

 

Chest:

Measure straight across the buttoned chest, from one armpit to the other.

 

Sleeve

With your arm bent slightly, measure from the base of your neck along your shoulder, then over your elbow to your wrist bone.

 

Length

The tops length measurement is taken from the top of the shoulder, close to the mid side of your neck, following your body down to the point where you want your tops to end.

Waist:

The waistband is measured from side to side along the top edge. Double that number to determine the leg opening measurement.

 

Seat:

Measure the hip at 6 inches / 15cm from the top front waistband. Double that number for total seat measurement.

 

Front Rise:

The front rise is measured from the crotch seam to the top edge of the front waistband.

 

Back Rise:

The back rise is measured from the crotch seam to the top edge of the back waistband.

 

Thigh:

The thigh is measured 1" / 2.54cm below crotch seam straight across the leg. Double that number for total thigh measurement.

 

Inseam:

Measure the length from the fork (where the legs meet at the crotch) to the pant hem, follow the inside seam.

 

Length:

Measure straight from top of the waistband to the edge of the hem.

 

Leg Opening:

This is measured straight across the leg opening. Double that number to determine the leg opening measurement.

 

Shoulder:

Measure straight across the back of the shirt, from one shoulder point to the other one.

 

Chest:

Measure straight across the buttoned chest, from one armpit to the other.

 

Sleeve

With your arm bent slightly, measure from the base of your neck along your shoulder, then over your elbow to your wrist bone.

 

Length

The tops length measurement is taken from the top of the shoulder, close to the mid side of your neck, following your body down to the point where you want your tops to end.

Waist:

The waistband is measured from side to side along the top edge. Double that number to determine the leg opening measurement.

 

Seat:

Measure the hip at 6 inches / 15cm from the top front waistband. Double that number for total seat measurement.

 

Front Rise:

The front rise is measured from the crotch seam to the top edge of the front waistband.

 

Back Rise:

The back rise is measured from the crotch seam to the top edge of the back waistband.

 

Thigh:

The thigh is measured 1" / 2.54cm below crotch seam straight across the leg. Double that number for total thigh measurement.

 

Inseam:

Measure the length from the fork (where the legs meet at the crotch) to the pant hem, follow the inside seam.

 

Length:

Measure straight from top of the waistband to the edge of the hem.

 

Leg Opening:

This is measured straight across the leg opening. Double that number to determine the leg opening measurement.