Kilt Jacket & Vest Measuring Guide
A well-fitted kilt jacket and vest complement the overall look of your traditional Scottish attire. Whether you’re wearing a Prince Charlie jacket or an Argyle jacket, and a matching vest, follow these guidelines to ensure the perfect fit for a polished and sophisticated appearance.
Kilt Jacket Measurement Guide
1. NECK SIZE
By wrapping the measuring tape around the neck, put about one inch above from shoulders. This may also coincide with the bottom of your Adam's apple. put a finger between the tape and your neck so it does not feel tight or loose. make sure the tape is at the level and not bent or at an angle note down the neck size.
2. SHOULDER WIDTH
To measure the shoulder width Measure from one shoulder edge to the other from the back . These points are where the shoulder meets the arm. Run the measuring tape from one point to the other shoulder from above the shoulders about an inch below the neck.
3. CHEST
For Jacket measurement, this is an important part. Measure around the widest part of your chest, place the tape close under the arms, and make sure the tape is level flat across the front and back. while in a relaxed position note down the chest measurement and you are good to go.
4. WAIST SIZE
To measure the waist size for the jacket wrap the tape around the widest part of your stomach, this is usually across the belly button. Do not breathe in or out, keeping yourself normal relax take waist measurements.
5. SLEEVE LENGTH
To measure Sleeve length put one end of the measuring tape at the upper shoulder edge where the shoulder meets the arm, and run the tape along the outside of your arm down to the wrist. make sure that the arm is bent to ensure the proper movement.
6. BACK LENGTH
Back length is the measurement from the base of the center Back Neck Point or cervical to the natural waistline level across the belly button.
7. HEIGHT
Measure your body height standing straight against the wall.
Kilt Vest Measurement Guide
1. CHEST MEASUREMENT
Similar to the jacket, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
2. WAIST MEASUREMENT
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist.
3. VEST LENGTH
Measure from the base of your neck down to the desired length, typically just below the belt line.
4. BACK ADJUSTMENT
Specify if you prefer a back adjustment strap or buckle for a more tailored fit.
5. LAPELS (IF APPLICABLE)
If your vest has lapels, measure the width and length of each lapel for symmetry.
6. STYLE PREFERENCES
Specify any unique design features or preferences, such as the number of buttons or the presence of a pocket watch chain.