How To Measure Sleeve Length

Learning how to measure sleeve length will help you fit a dress shirt properly. Measuring the sleeve length is vital to purchasing or tailoring the right length shirt. The sleeve length is most important in the area of dress shirts. Dress shirts need to be fitted properly so they look nice. Measuring the proper length of a sleeve will place it properly and give it a solid, professional look. This article will describe the method to measure sleeve length for the proper fit. Use these steps to pin down the proper length of the sleeve. The process of measuring a sleeve is simple, so sit back, take a quick read, and you will be outfitted with all the information you need to look sharp.

To measure sleeve length, you will need:

• Tape measure
• Another person

 How to measure sleeve length:

1. Stand up tall and do not slouch. Let your arms hand at your sides. Do not bend at the elbow or slouch, as this will affect the measurement.
2. Have a friend place the top of the tape measure at your shoulder. Be sure that the tape measure is just over the meat of the arm and atop the shoulder area. Hold the tape measure firm at this location.
3. Pull the tape measure down the length of the arm. Stop the measurement at the top thumb knuckle. The bottom of the shirt cuff should rest at this area to provide the freshest and best look for a dress shirt.

Tip:

• In some circumstances, you may want to measure from the middle of your neck to your shoulder. Do this and keep the information handy, as some shirts are measured in this capacity.