The Perfect Fit

Tops/Dresses: Measured from the top middle back to the bottom hem.

1. Stand up straight with your abdomen relaxed.
2. Find the desired length on the tailor's tape. Measure from the top middle back to the bottom hem.

Skirts: Measured from the waistband down to the hem.

1. Stand up straight with your abdomen relaxed.
2. Find the desired length on the tailor's tape. Measure from waistband down to the bottom hem.

Pants: Measured from the waistband to the bottom hem along the outer seam.

1. Find the desired length on the tailor's tape.
2. Measure along the side of the hip, from waistband down to the bottom hem by the outer ankle.

Skirts: Refers to the full width of the skirt's waistband or fabric panel when laid flat.

1. Stand up straight with the abdomen relaxed.
2. Find the skirt waistband's width on the tailor's tape
3. Wrap the tape around the waist, make sure there is 10-12cm+ of overlap when on the body.

Tops: Refers to the width of the garment's shoulders or sleeve cuff width.

1. For shoulder width, hold the measurement across the front or back of your shoulders.
2. For sleeve cuff width, hold the measurement across your upper or lower arm, depending on the garment.

Pants: Can refer to the width of the pant leg at specific points, such as the thigh or ankle.

1. Hold the measurement across your thigh or calf, depending on the garment.

Refers to the lowest hemline's circumference. The more swing, the more flare and movement.

1. Most tailor's tapes are not long enough for hanfu hemlines. It is best measure by half of the sizing chart's swing measurement.
2. Once you find your half hemline measurement, compare the swing along your lower legs.

Sleeves are measured via single sleeve or by wingspan, depending on the item.

• Single Sleeve: Refers to a singular sleeve's length, measured from the top of the shoulder down the arm
• Wingspan: Most hanfu are measured this way due to no shoulder seams. Refers to the overall length of sleeves together, from one arm to the other, passing over the shoulders.

Refers to the circumference of the opening at the:

• Wrist (for sleeves)
• Ankle (for pants)
• Shoulder (for short sleeve designs)

Hold the measurement along any of the above points, depending on the garment.

The circumference measured around the lower neck.

Some standing collar garments will have upper neck measurements available, but most are measured from the lower neck.

1. Stand up straight with your neck relaxed.
2. Locate your lower neck, right where it starts to flare out into the shoulders. Typically 3-4 fingers above the collarbone.
3. For upper neck measurements, locate the narrowest part of the neck, typically the center.
4. Wrap the measuring tape around your neck, ensuring it can accommodate deep inhales and exhales,
5. Note the measurement in centimeters.

The circumference measured around the fullest part of the chest.

1. Wear a well-fitting bra (not padded) or no bra.
2. Stand straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
3. Place the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, ensuring it's parallel to the ground.
4. Make sure the tape is snug but not too tight, and it should lie flat against your skin without indenting it.
5. Take the measurement in centimeters.

For qipaos/cheongsams specifically, it is recommended to add 2-3cm to your measurements for a comfortable fit. Or 3-5cm for a looser vintage fit.

The circumference of the waistband, at the smallest part of your torso.

1. Stand up straight with your abdomen relaxed.
2. Locate your natural waist, which is the narrowest part of your torso. It's typically above your belly button and below your rib cage.
3. Wrap the measuring tape around your waist, ensuring it's snug but not constricting.
4. Keep the tape parallel to the ground.
5. Take the measurement in centimeters.

For qipaos/cheongsams specifically, it is recommended to add 2-3cm to your measurements for a comfortable fit. Or 3-5cm for a looser vintage fit.

The circumference measured around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.

1. Stand up straight with your abdomen relaxed.
2. Locate your natural hips, which is the widest part of your lower torso. It encompasses the widest part of the bum.
3. Wrap the measuring tape around your hips, ensuring it's snug but not constricting.
4. Keep the tape parallel to the ground.
5. Take the measurement in centimeters.

For qipaos/cheongsams specifically, it is recommended to add 2-3cm to your measurements for a comfortable fit. Or 3-5cm for a looser vintage fit.

Suggested measurements provided by the brand for the best fit, based on the garment's design.

Recommended measurements are for your personal measurements, not the actual garment.