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Self
Sizing
We are extremely aware that
without the opportunity to try on your garments prior to
placing your order, that you may feel that there is cause
for worry…this should not be the case. We take thousands
of orders over the phone and we get the sizes right on the
first attempt in 98.2% of all orders!
Upon phoning Charles Mobile Formal Hire, our trained
sales staff will ask you a series of questions relating to
your size, that will accurately enable us to provide you
with a correctly fitting outfit.
Most of the sizes we need are found inside
suit jackets, trousers and shirts that you already own. But
we would encourage you to provide us with as accurate a
description of your physical characteristics as possible
with any additional information that may be helpful - eg
larger than average thighs (rugby players!), broad
shoulders, large biceps, beer belly or more portly shaped
gentlemen.
(All information will remain
confidential but will assist us in providing you with the
best possible fit from our extensive range of garments)
N.B. We recommend that you
try your suit on as soon as it arrives, to ensure a
satisfactory fit.
Jacket Sizing
Chest Size
The easiest way to establish your jacket/chest
measurements is to look at the label inside an existing suit
or jacket that you consider to be comfortable and well
fitting.
In the event that you do not have a jacket to hand or are
unable to locate a label, the chest measurement should be
taken at the fullest point of the chest which is usually
just under the arms. (NB when measuring please let your arms
hang by your side)
If you have a fuller figure or a large waist in
proportion to your chest then order a longer fitting
waistcoat.
Jacket
Length
The length of the jacket is
usually proportional to your height, as follows:
| Height |
Fitting
Length |
Below
5’6”
Above 5’6”
Above 5’9”
Above 6’0”
Above 6’3” |
Extra
Short (XS)
5’9” Short (S)
6’0” Regular (R)
6’3” Long (L)
Extra Long (XL) |
Remember that these fittings do not necessarily apply to
everyone, as different people are proportioned differently -
but this is a very good guide.
Trouser and Kilt Sizing
Waist
The easiest way to establish your waist
size is to look at the label inside an existing pair of suit
trousers that you consider to be comfortable and well
fitting.
In the event that you do not have a pair of
suit trousers to hand, or are unable to locate a label, the
trouser waist measurement should be taken about 1” above
the hipbone for trousers or 2” above the hipbone for kilts
(level with the navel).
It has been our experience that when a tape
measure is put around a man’s waist, he instinctively
breathes in and tenses his stomach. This can lead to
inaccurate measurements and result in ordering a pair of
trousers or a kilt that is too small around the waist. We
therefore recommend that when you have the tape around your
waist to try to relax and breathe normally. You will then be
able to get an accurate measurement.
If you have large thighs (e.g. rugby
players and cyclists) we would recommend ordering an waist
size that is 1” or 2” bigger.
N.B. When measuring for
striped trousers (worn with morning suits) always add 1”
to the measurement to account for the cut of the trousers
(it’s an old fashioned cut).
Inside Leg
Once again, the easiest way to establish your inside leg
measurement is to look at the label inside an existing pair
of suit trousers that you consider to be comfortable and
well-fitting. If you have two measurements in your trousers,
the second number is the inside leg – ie a 36 / 32 is for
a 36” waist and a 32” inside leg.
If you are unsure of your inside leg measurements or
cannot find them in an existing pair of trousers, you will
need to ask someone to do the measuring for you, as you will
need to be standing straight. Put the tape measure between
thumb and forefinger, place one end at the top of inner
thigh and the other end by your anklebone.
Kilt Length
You will need to ask someone to take the measurements for
you. Measure from the navel down to the middle of the
kneecap. We have found that people instinctively look down
at the person measuring them, which has the effect of
pulling their hips back and leading to an inaccurate
measurement. A good idea is to look straight ahead as you
are being measured. The table below can be used as a rough
guide to compare inside leg length to kilt length. (Please
note that this guide does not always work exactly as
everyone is differently proportioned, so it will not always
provide an accurate measurement.
| Inside Leg: |
27-28
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29 |
30-32 |
32-33 |
33+ |
| Likely Kilt
Length: |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
Collar
Place tape around neck, making
sure two fingers can fit loosely between tape and neck. You
may find it difficult to measure a young boy’s neck, so
the chart below gives an approximate guide to collar sizes
in proportion to chest sizes.
| Chest: |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
| Collar: |
10.5 |
11 |
11.5 |
12 |
12.5 |
13 |
13.5 |
Top Hat Sizing
In order to find out your hat size you will need to find
out the width of your head. Put the tape around the lower
forehead and run around the largest part of the head. When
you have the size of your head in cm or inches, then use the
following conversion table.
| Inches |
Centimetres |
Hat
Size |
19
¼
19 ½
20
20 ¼
20 ¾
21
21 ½
22
22 ¼
22 ¾
23 1/8
23 ½
24
24 ¼
24 ¾ |
49
49 ½
50 ¾
51 ½
52 ¾
53 ¼
54 ½
56
56 ½
57 ¾
58 ¾
59 ¾
61
61 ½
63 |
6
6 1/8
6 ¼
6 3/8
6 ½
6 5/8
6 ¾
6 7/8
7
7 1/8
7 ¼
7 3/8
7 ½
7 5/8
7 ¾ |
Special Notes for
Measuring Boys
It is important to get an arm measurement for a boy in
order to achieve a better fitting jacket. This measurement
should be taken from Crown to Cuff (shoulder to just below
the wrist bone). If the boy is moving around and slouching,
ask him to cross his arms in front of him. This will ensure
he is standing straight when you are measuring for trouser
or kilt length. The measurement you take for sleeve and kilt
lengths will almost always be the same. This is a good guide
if the boy is very small and you cannot get the accurate
readings.
Other Things to Remember
We recommend that you always try to measure with the
least interference from your own clothing as possible i.e.
do not measure over a belt or on top of loose fitting
clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket.
If all else fails, please do not hesitate to call our
trained sales staff who will be more than happy to offer
advise on any problems you may have in obtaining your
measurements.
Emergencies
In the event that an item does not
fit satisfactorily when delivered, please call us
immediately so that we can arrange for a replacement to be
sent to you. If the delivery can be send to you on a
standard 48hr service then it will be done free of charge.
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