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MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR ORDERING A SUIT JACKET OR A BLAZER FOR WOMEN

AMERICAN WOMEN & MEN AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN CONTENTS STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

We recommend that you wear Contents Introduction comfortable, body-fi tting clothing to perform the measurements. This step by step guide is designed to help you quickly Please note that many measurements and accurately collect all require help from a second person. your body measurements. This process is applicable to all ages. Once this process is completed, see the last chapter in this guide.

Introduction 03

Body Marker Placement 05

Body Measurements 07

How to Upload Measurements 13

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2 3 AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN CONTENTS STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

We recommend that you wear Contents Introduction comfortable, body-fi tting clothing to perform the measurements. This step by step guide is designed to help you quickly Please note that many measurements and accurately collect all require help from a second person. your body measurements. This process is applicable to all ages. Once this process is completed, see the last chapter in this guide.

Introduction 03

Body Marker Placement 05

Body Measurements 07

How to Upload Measurements 13

We value your feedback. Please contact [email protected] with any inquiries, questions or comments.

2 3 AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN INTRODUCTION STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

At various times you will need to make use of each of the elements: Body Marker A Placement BACK OF NECK BODY MARKER 1

INSTRUCTION

Get a pen and mark at 3 places ball pen or sketch pen Measurement Tape only. Make sure the marker stay (erasable) until the end. A1. Lay the measurement tape along the back of your neck, pull the tape forward from the front side and let it FINGER ALLOWANCE fall in front of your body. This will mimic When taking measurements in the next sections, sometimes we will ask you a collar. to place a fi nger inside the measuring tape when it’s surrounding part of your body under measurement.

Make sure to move the tape measure left and right so that you know that you are not holding the tape measure too tight or too loose. Measurements should feel comfortable to the individual being measured.

A2. Use a sketch pen to mark a point on the spine, right below the measurement tape.

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At various times you will need to make use of each of the elements: Body Marker A Placement BACK OF NECK BODY MARKER 1

INSTRUCTION

Get a pen and mark at 3 places ball pen or sketch pen Measurement Tape only. Make sure the marker stay (erasable) until the end. A1. Lay the measurement tape along the back of your neck, pull the tape forward from the front side and let it FINGER ALLOWANCE fall in front of your body. This will mimic When taking measurements in the next sections, sometimes we will ask you a collar. to place a fi nger inside the measuring tape when it’s surrounding part of your body under measurement.

Make sure to move the tape measure left and right so that you know that you are not holding the tape measure too tight or too loose. Measurements should feel comfortable to the individual being measured.

A2. Use a sketch pen to mark a point on the spine, right below the measurement tape.

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B Body 1 SHOULDER END POINTS BODY MARKER 2 & 3 Measurements NECK Follow your collar bone towards the left or right shoulder, alternatively, follow the crease of the armpit to the top and mark a point using a sketch pen on the left and the right shoulders.

Place the measurement tape around the neck, placing it below the Adam’s apple at the front of the neck and 1 and 3/16th of an inch (3cm) above the 1st body marker at the back of the neck.

With a one fi nger allowance, ensure that the measurement is neither too tight nor too loose.

We add 3/4th of an inch (2cm) to get the fi nal measurement.

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B Body 1 SHOULDER END POINTS BODY MARKER 2 & 3 Measurements NECK Follow your collar bone towards the left or right shoulder, alternatively, follow the crease of the armpit to the top and mark a point using a sketch pen on the left and the right shoulders.

Place the measurement tape around the neck, placing it below the Adam’s apple at the front of the neck and 1 and 3/16th of an inch (3cm) above the 1st body marker at the back of the neck.

With a one fi nger allowance, ensure that the measurement is neither too tight nor too loose.

We add 3/4th of an inch (2cm) to get the fi nal measurement.

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2 3 4 5

CHEST (WITH BRA) STOMACH SEAT BICEP (EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT)

With the arm hanging on the side and This measurement is taken at the relaxed, measure around the bicep at widest point on the belly. If you have its thickest/fullest point. belly fat, this measurement captures Wrap the measurement tape around the largest portion of your belly. Multiple fi nal measurement by 1.75 the upper torso, ensuring placement and submit this measurement. over the fullest part of the bust. Make Ensure the measurement tape is kept sure that the tape does not slide down horizontal at the front and back. Place the measurement tape around Do not double this measurement while on the back and stays parallel to the the fullest part of the seat with the tape entering it on the online form. ground. Keep the body relaxed. Do not push in a horizontal position. the stomach out or suck the stomach Ensure that the tape is neither too in. With a two fi nger allowance, ensure With two fi nger allowance, ensure tight nor too loose, with a two fi nger that the tape is neither too tight nor that the tape is neither too tight or too allowance. too loose. loose. Stand naturally with feet placed together. Do not double this measurement while Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form. entering it on the online form. Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form. 8 9 AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN BODY MEASUREMENTS STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

2 3 4 5

CHEST (WITH BRA) STOMACH SEAT BICEP (EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT)

With the arm hanging on the side and This measurement is taken at the relaxed, measure around the bicep at widest point on the belly. If you have its thickest/fullest point. belly fat, this measurement captures Wrap the measurement tape around the largest portion of your belly. Multiple fi nal measurement by 1.75 the upper torso, ensuring placement and submit this measurement. over the fullest part of the bust. Make Ensure the measurement tape is kept sure that the tape does not slide down horizontal at the front and back. Place the measurement tape around Do not double this measurement while on the back and stays parallel to the the fullest part of the seat with the tape entering it on the online form. ground. Keep the body relaxed. Do not push in a horizontal position. the stomach out or suck the stomach Ensure that the tape is neither too in. With a two fi nger allowance, ensure With two fi nger allowance, ensure tight nor too loose, with a two fi nger that the tape is neither too tight nor that the tape is neither too tight or too allowance. too loose. loose. Stand naturally with feet placed together. Do not double this measurement while Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form. entering it on the online form. Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form. 8 9 AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN BODY MEASUREMENTS STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

6 7 8 9

SLEEVE (LEFT) SLEEVE (RIGHT) JACKET LENGTH SHOULDER LENGTH (BACK)

Fix one end of the measurement tape Repeat the same measurement Place the leading end of the to a shoulder end point body marker on procedures, but on your left sleeve. Place the measurement tape at the measurement tape at the end point the right. back of the neck body marker along the of the shoulder (one of the two body It is essential that you measure each middle of your back, and measure it markers at the end of the shoulder). Guide the measurement tape down the sleeve separately. until the crotch. length of the arm (keeping arm straight Guide the tape measure from the fi rst and next to the body) over the wrist shoulder end body marker to the back bone to it’s base. neck body marker and to the other end of the remaining shoulder end body marker.

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6 7 8 9

SLEEVE (LEFT) SLEEVE (RIGHT) JACKET LENGTH SHOULDER LENGTH (BACK)

Fix one end of the measurement tape Repeat the same measurement Place the leading end of the to a shoulder end point body marker on procedures, but on your left sleeve. Place the measurement tape at the measurement tape at the end point the right. back of the neck body marker along the of the shoulder (one of the two body It is essential that you measure each middle of your back, and measure it markers at the end of the shoulder). Guide the measurement tape down the sleeve separately. until the crotch. length of the arm (keeping arm straight Guide the tape measure from the fi rst and next to the body) over the wrist shoulder end body marker to the back bone to it’s base. neck body marker and to the other end of the remaining shoulder end body marker.

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10 HOW TO UPLOAD MEASUREMENTS

WRIST (LEFT AND RIGHT) (CUFF) You get to the following screen by signing in to your account on our website. Click on the name of the user whose measurements are done. Marked in the RED box, there are two ways to get to the USER DETAILS page.

Guide the measurement tape around Fill all the mandatory fi elds (marked with *) in the USER DETAILS tab. the wrist. This is required for ordering custom clothes from us.

Multiple fi nal measurement by 1.5 and After that, click on the GARMENT MEASUREMENTS tab and enter it through our website. enter your measurements as shown below.

Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form.

Congratulations. You are ready to order as often as you like. 12 13 AMERICAN WOMAN & MEN BODY MEASUREMENTS STEP BY STEP MEASUREMENT GUIDE FOR WOMEN

10 HOW TO UPLOAD MEASUREMENTS

WRIST (LEFT AND RIGHT) (CUFF) You get to the following screen by signing in to your account on our website. Click on the name of the user whose measurements are done. Marked in the RED box, there are two ways to get to the USER DETAILS page.

Guide the measurement tape around Fill all the mandatory fi elds (marked with *) in the USER DETAILS tab. the wrist. This is required for ordering custom clothes from us.

Multiple fi nal measurement by 1.5 and After that, click on the GARMENT MEASUREMENTS tab and enter it through our website. enter your measurements as shown below.

Do not double this measurement while entering it on the online form.

Congratulations. You are ready to order as often as you like. 12 13 www.americanwomenmen.com

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