Your Measurements.
Three numbers, taken flat from a garment that already fits you well, are all the atelier needs. Every style we cut shares the same three.
The three measurements.
Lay the garment flat and read each one along a straight line.
Half chest.
With the garment laid flat, measure straight across from the centre fold to the side seam, right at armpit level.
Record the half chest only, never doubled. The half is the standard for all our sizing.
Arm length.
With the garment laid flat, measure in one straight diagonal from the back of the neck to the sleeve cuff.
Keep the tape straight rather than following the sleeve edge. One clean line from neck to wrist.
Garment length.
With the garment laid flat, measure from the top of the shoulder seam straight down the centre front to the hem.
Run the tape along the centre fold for a straight, honest reading.
How to measure.
Six quiet steps. Measure twice, record once.
-
Prepare a flat surface.
Lay the garment on a table or the floor and smooth every fold before you begin.
-
Use a flexible tape.
A ruler will not follow the cloth. A tailor’s tape reads true along the seams.
-
Take the half chest.
Straight across at armpit level, from the centre fold to the side seam. Record the half as it is; never double it.
-
Take the arm length.
One end of the tape at the back of the neck, then one clean diagonal to the sleeve cuff. No bends.
-
Take the length.
From the top of the shoulder seam straight down the centre to the hem, the tape parallel to the fold.
-
Measure twice, record once.
Take each reading at least twice and keep the average. Note the unit; we prefer centimetres for precision.
By garment.
What changes from one silhouette to the next.
Djellaba.
A traditional wide sleeve and a full-length body. Give the arm length particular care: it is the longest of the three styles and the key to the fit. The hood and the front opening do not touch the three core measurements.
Gandora.
A shorter silhouette without a hood, so the arm length reads shorter than a djellaba. Chest and length follow the same method: from the centre fold, down and outward.
Caftan.
A narrower body than the djellaba or the gandora. The half chest will read smaller for the same build, and that is by design. Watch the length so the hem falls where you intend.
Ready to order?
Send us the three numbers and the piece you have in mind. The atelier answers within a business day.
Prefer a quick answer? Use the size advisor