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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Measure the circumference of the neck
• Method 2 of 3: Measure sleeve length
• Method 3 of 3: Determine the size of the shirt
• Tips

If you want to buy a shirt for yourself or your friend, it is important to know the correct neck circumference and sleeve length. It is not difficult to measure and it ensures that you buy a beautiful, well-fitting shirt. Use the following steps to take measurements and purchase the correct size shirt.

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Method 1 of 3: Measure the circumference of the neck

1. Start measuring. Wrap the tape measure around your neck, at the height of the Adam's apple.
2. Keep the tape measure taut. Go all the way around the neck, leaving no space between the neck and the tape measure. Don't pull too hard, just enough to get the right size. Make sure you keep the tape measure straight and not at an angle.
3. Record the measured number. This is the actual circumference of the neck. The size of the shirt will be 1.5 cm larger. For example, if you measured your neck to be 38 cm in circumference, the size of your shirt will be 39.5 cm.
   • Round to the nearest half inch. If your neck is 41.27 you round to 41.5.
   • The circumference of your neck should be between 35.5 and 48.5 cm.

Method 2 of 3: Measure sleeve length

1. Have the person whose sleeve length you are measuring stand still, with their arms loosely at their sides. Keep arms slightly bent, fingers tucked into pockets.
2. Put the tape measure on it. Start in the center of the upper back, just below the crease of the neck.
3. Record the first measure. Measure from the center of the upper back to the seam of the shirt shoulder. Write this down, you will need it later.
4. Record the second measure. Measure the length from the seam on the shoulder to the bottom of the wrist. Measure with the tape measure to the bone of the wrist. Do not stop earlier, because the sleeves will be too short.
5. Add these two values ​​together to determine your sleeve length. The value should be between 81 and 94 cm.

Method 3 of 3: Determine the size of the shirt

1. Use the measurement results. The size of a shirt often consists of two numbers. The first number is the neck circumference, the second number is the sleeve length. For example, the shirt can have the size 36 / 66.5. Use the measurement results from both your neck and your sleeves to find the correct size.
2. Find a ready-made size. If your shirt does not have this designation, but is labeled "small", "medium" and "large", you can use your measurement results to find the equivalent of these sizes. Use the table below to determine the best size for you.

Measure	Neck circumference	Sleeve length
Small	36-38	66,5-72,5
Medium	38-40	66,5-72,5
Large	40-42	66,5-72,5
X-Large	42-44	66,5-72,5
XX-Large	44-46	66,5-72,5

Tips

• The table above is one approach of the sleeve lengths for certain sizes. Your sleeve length can be longer or shorter depending on your height and other factors, such as the length of your arms.
• If you are trying on a shirt, the collar should be comfortable around the neck, and not too tight. You should still be able to easily insert two fingers.
• If you buy a jacket that goes over your shirt, your sleeves should be long enough so that they are still 1 - 1.5 cm below them.
• If you are in a store, have a clerk measure your neck and sleeve size!
• Look carefully at what material your shirt is made of, because some fabrics shrink in the wash.