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Size chart for historical costumes

We measure directly on the body, only through underwear. Not all data is required for all costumes. Please select only relevant data. When in doubt, fill in more than less. The assistance of a second person is strongly recommended! During the measurement, we stand upright, naturally relaxed. Do not tighten the tape measure too much when measuring.

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8A Zoom icon 8A
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Body height: upright posture, standing on a solid ground.
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8B Zoom icon 8B
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Head circumference across the forehead: across forehead and back of the head. If you are going to wear a wig, measure including it, or add 2cm (4/5 inch)
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8C Zoom icon 8C
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Neck circumference: across lower part underneath the Adam's apple.
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8D Zoom icon 8D
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Chest circumference (breath in): in front across the nipples, under arms, in the back a little higher (approx. 5cm / 2inches above the front level).
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8E Zoom icon 8E
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Waist circumference: (approx. 6-8cm / 2-3” above the front hip bone); When oversize, please note your maximal circumference across your belly.
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8F Zoom icon 8F
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Circumference across hip bones: approx. 6-8cm / 2-3” below the navel.
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8G Zoom icon 8G
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Thigh circumference: flexed muscle across the widest part.
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8H Zoom icon 8H
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Knee circumference: across slightly bent knee joint.
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8I Zoom icon 8I
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Calf circumference: across flexed calf muscle.
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8J Zoom icon 8J
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Ankle circumference: across the joint.
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8K Zoom icon 8K
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Inner leg length: from crotch to the bottom; standing astride.
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8L Zoom icon 8L
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Requested length of the trousers/skirt: from waistline to the trousers/skirt lower edge. If you are going to wear heel shoes, put on these shoes before measuring!
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8M Zoom icon 8M
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Upper arm circumference: across flexed biceps at bent arm.
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8N Zoom icon 8N
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Elbow circumference: at slightly bent arm.
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8P Zoom icon 8P
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Wrist circumference: across the joint.
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8Q Zoom icon 8Q
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Shoulder length: from the highest shoulder area (at neck) to the centre of the shoulder joint.
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8R Zoom icon 8R
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Arm length: measure from the shoulder´s outside at slightly bent arm over the elbow joint to the wrist.
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8S Zoom icon 8S
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Frontal chest breadth: from one armpit across chest to the other armpit.
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8T Zoom icon 8T
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Front torso length: from the hollow between collarbones, between breasts down to the waistline.
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8U Zoom icon 8U
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Chest height: from the highest shoulder edge at the neck down to the nipple.
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8V Zoom icon 8V
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Back length: from lowest neck vertebra down to the waistline.
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8W Zoom icon 8W
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Rear back breadth: from one armpit across shoulder blades to the other armpit.
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8X Zoom icon 8X
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Requested length of the costume: from lowest neck vertebra down to the lower edge of the costume (coat, dress, jacket, ... ) If you are going to wear heel shoes, put on these shoes before measuring!
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8Y Zoom icon 8Y
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Seat depth: sitting on a solid chair / bench, measure from the waistline down to the sitting level.
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8Z Zoom icon 8Z
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Side length of the torso: sitting on a solid chair / bench, measure from the armpit to the waistline, upright position.

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