Measurement Guidelines

Measurements for a costume are given to aid the costumiers to get the right fit for the actor.

Different styles of costumes are provided in theatrical productions and just giving 'street clothes' sizes will not ensure that the actor/actress gets a good fit.

So "38 Regular" is insufficient.
We prefer sizes in inches but can cope with other measurements. Here is a handy conversion page.

Gentlemen's Measurement Sheet

Hat size as a measurement around the widest part of the head.

Collar size around the widest part of the neck. Note UK standard collar sizes are sufficient

Across the shoulders

Outside arm (bent)

Across the back (from armpit to armpit)

Chest size

Waist at natural waist modern clothes are usually below this line.

Inside Leg. Actual size please not what the actor usually wears

Around calf

Ladies' Measurement Sheet

Hat size

Collar size around the widest part of the neck.

Across the shoulders

Bust size

Inside arm

Outside arm. Measure whilst bent

Across the back (from armpit to armpit)

Waist

Hips

Around Thigh

Waist to floor

Download measurement chart as an Excel Document (use with Microsoft Excel)

Download measurement chart as an Word Document (use with Microsoft Word)

Download measurement chart as an PDF file (read with free Adobe Reader from www.adobe.com)

or Using Google Docs (this is free to use)

Google Docs Spreadsheet measurement sheet (both Ladies and Gentlemen)