Measuring Guidance
Here you will find all the information required to successfully complete our measurement forms.
KEY POINTS:
​- If you are completing the forms by hand, please use blank ink ​as the forms are then photocopied.
- Measurements MUST be in INCHES not centimetres.
- Please complete all boxes on the form
- Please list all costumes required on the form for the specified character as per our costume plot and the number of costumes required.
Ladies
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Height:
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Measure from the top of the head to the floor, with the person standing straight and barefoot.
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Bust:
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Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level and under the arms.
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Waist:
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Measure around the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the belly button.
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Hips:
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Measure around the fullest part of the hips and bottom, with feet together.
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Outside Sleeve:
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Measure from the shoulder seam to the wrist, with the arm relaxed at the side.
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Nape to Waist:
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Measure from the prominent bone at the base of the neck (nape) down to the natural waistline.
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Waist to Ankle:
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Measure from the natural waistline straight down to the ankle bone.
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Waist to Calf:
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Measure from the natural waistline straight down to the widest part of the calf.
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Men’s
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Height:
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Measure from the top of the head to the floor, standing straight and barefoot.
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Chest:
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Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
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Waist:
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Measure around the natural waistline, just above the hips where trousers normally sit.
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Inside Sleeve:
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Measure from the armpit down to the wrist, with the arm slightly bent.
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Inside Leg:
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Measure from the top of the inner thigh (crotch) down to the ankle bone.
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Hat Size:
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Measure around the head, just above the eyebrows and ears — where a hat would sit comfortably.
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Collar Size:
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Measure around the base of the neck where a shirt collar would sit, allowing one finger under the tape for comfort.
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