Buying clothing is a necessity. Many times better deals are found online. This day and age saving money is a must for most budgets. Those who need more expensive attire, such as a suit, really benefit from buying online. It can save them hundreds of dollars. Once you’ve selected the perfect suit, how do you know it will fit? Most people don’t have time to send things back and order another size if the original doesn’t fit. Most people need stuff right now. Getting correct measurements the first time is a must. Read below to find out how to do this the right way.

You’ll need to know your height and weight. While this won’t figure the exact size of the suit, it’s a great place to start. Next put on a dress shirt before continuing. This will guarantee a proper fitting jacket. Over your arms from shoulder to shoulder, measure this width. This measurement should be behind the back. Hold the take snug but not tight when measuring. Next without flexing, measure your chest. Next from the point on your shoulder where you measured your shoulder width, pull the tape down your arm and measure your arm. If purchasing a dress shirt to wear with the suit, measure your neck.

Put on a pair of shoes next. When measuring for pants, it’s important to do so wearing shoes. This affects your posture and height. You don’t want to order pants that are too short. Measure your hips. Firmly hold the tape while measuring. Do not hold it to tight. Depending on the style of pants you’re ordering, measure your waist. Next measure your outseam. This is the measurement from your hip to ankle. Next measure your outseam. This is the measurement from your groin to the middle of your foot.

Measuring for the perfect fit of a custom suit isn’t difficult, just a bit time consuming. It is worth it though. Perfect fit will make all the difference in your appearance.