Measuring
How to Measure Correctly for your new PK Costume
*** CORRECT MEASUREMENTS ARE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE! ***
Measuring correctly for your new costume is one of the most important factors in ensuring the finished product has all been worth while. We advise that you have a second opinion when taking sizes.
Having fit numerous dancers over the years, we know when a particular measurement or combination of measurements doesn’t seem right. We will contact you to ask for a re-measure if necessary.
Our costumes and garments are constructed based on measurements YOU provide we are relying on your accuracy, Paul Keith is NOT responsible for incorrect fit if measurements are not taken correctly!
You are spending a lot money - we highly recommend having measurements double checked.
In some cases, we may be able to alter or re-fit a costume or garment that were based on incorrect measurements - note that you will incur additional charges for this service.
Please use a measuring tape in cm for your measurements.
Measuring correctly for your new costume is one of the most important factors in ensuring the finished product has all been worth while. We advise that you have a second opinion when taking sizes.
Having fit numerous dancers over the years, we know when a particular measurement or combination of measurements doesn’t seem right. We will contact you to ask for a re-measure if necessary.
Our costumes and garments are constructed based on measurements YOU provide we are relying on your accuracy, Paul Keith is NOT responsible for incorrect fit if measurements are not taken correctly!
You are spending a lot money - we highly recommend having measurements double checked.
In some cases, we may be able to alter or re-fit a costume or garment that were based on incorrect measurements - note that you will incur additional charges for this service.
Please use a measuring tape in cm for your measurements.
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1. Chest / Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the chest / bust.
2. Waist: Measure around the narrowest point, normally just above belly-button level. 3. Back Neck Bone to Waist: The most difficult one to get right! Measure from the knobbly bone at the base of the neck (i.e. the point at which the zipper would stop) straight down along the spine to the waist. Make sure that the dancer does not bend forward, as this will give a long measurement. To identify the waistline, we strongly recommend you use a piece of elastic or string, which will find this point for you. |
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4. Shoulder Bone to Shoulder Bone across Back: This is similar to 4a, except the measurement is across the to top most point of the shoulder from shoulder bone to shoulder bone.
4a. Shoulder to Shoulder across Back: Measure across the shoulder blades approximately four inches down from the back neckbone, across to where you estimate the outside armhole seams will be.
5. Shoulder to Finished Cuff Length: Measure from the top edge of the shoulder where the sleeve meets the armhole, down the outer arm to the point on the back of the hand where you would like the sleeve to finish. Around 1/3 of the way down the back of the hand
6. Waist to Finished Skirt Length: Measure from the waist to the point above the knee you wish the skirt to finish. This can be upped 4" above the top of the kneecap, however 3" is the average. The skirt should not be so long that it touches the dancer's knee when she points. If you are unsure, err on the short side as hemlines are currently rising. A skirt that is too long is both unattractive to look at and a hinderance to the dancer.
7. Neck/ COLLAR: Measure around the point of the neck where the round neck of a T-shirt collar would lay, This should result in a slightly loose fit measurement & as a guide should be approx the same as your shoulder to shoulder measurement. DO NOT measure half way up the neck itself as this will result in the size being to tight.
8. Front curve: This measurement is normally taken for dancers with a bust/ fuller development. Taken from the side of the side of the neck in line with the shoulder side seam, over the bust development and finishing at the waistline.
9. Collar to Shoulder seam: Measure from the outside edge/ side of the collar to the point where the top of the sleeve would be finished.
4a. Shoulder to Shoulder across Back: Measure across the shoulder blades approximately four inches down from the back neckbone, across to where you estimate the outside armhole seams will be.
5. Shoulder to Finished Cuff Length: Measure from the top edge of the shoulder where the sleeve meets the armhole, down the outer arm to the point on the back of the hand where you would like the sleeve to finish. Around 1/3 of the way down the back of the hand
6. Waist to Finished Skirt Length: Measure from the waist to the point above the knee you wish the skirt to finish. This can be upped 4" above the top of the kneecap, however 3" is the average. The skirt should not be so long that it touches the dancer's knee when she points. If you are unsure, err on the short side as hemlines are currently rising. A skirt that is too long is both unattractive to look at and a hinderance to the dancer.
7. Neck/ COLLAR: Measure around the point of the neck where the round neck of a T-shirt collar would lay, This should result in a slightly loose fit measurement & as a guide should be approx the same as your shoulder to shoulder measurement. DO NOT measure half way up the neck itself as this will result in the size being to tight.
8. Front curve: This measurement is normally taken for dancers with a bust/ fuller development. Taken from the side of the side of the neck in line with the shoulder side seam, over the bust development and finishing at the waistline.
9. Collar to Shoulder seam: Measure from the outside edge/ side of the collar to the point where the top of the sleeve would be finished.
1. Chest / Bust: Measure around the fullest part of the chest / bust.
1a. Chest / Under Bust: If the dancer has bust development, Measure around chest just under bust.
1a. Chest / Under Bust: If the dancer has bust development, Measure around chest just under bust.
2. Waist: Measure around the waist point, normally 1" inch above belly-button level.
3. Back Neck Bone to Waist: The most difficult one to get right! Measure from the knobbly bone at the base of the neck (i.e. the point at which the zipper would stop) straight down along the spine to the waist. Make sure that the dancer does not bend forward, as this will give a long measurement. To identify the waistline, we strongly recommend you use a piece of elastic or string, which will find this point for you.
4. Shoulder Bone to Shoulder Bone across Back: This is similar to 4a, except the measurement is across the to top most point of the shoulder from shoulder bone to shoulder bone.
4a. Shoulder to Shoulder across Back: Measure across the shoulder blades approximately four inches down from the back neckbone, across to where you estimate the outside armhole seams will be.
5. Shoulder to Finished Cuff Length: Measure from the top edge of the shoulder where the sleeve meets the armhole, down the outer arm to the point on the back of the hand where you would like the sleeve to finish. Around 1/3 of the way down the back of the hand
6. Waist to Finished Skirt Length: Measure from the waist line to a point above the knee where you wish the skirt to finish. On average this point is 3" to 4" above the top of the kneecap, depending on your preference. The skirt should not be so long that it touches the dancer's knee when she points. If you are unsure, err on the short side as hemlines are currently rising. A skirt that is too long is both unattractive to look at and a hinderance to the dancer.
7. Neck/ COLLAR: Measure around the point of the neck where the round neck of a T-shirt collar would lay, This should result in a slightly loose fit measurement & as a guide should be approx the same as your shoulder to shoulder measurement. DO NOT measure half way up the neck itself as this will result in the size being to tight.
8. Front curve: This measurement is normally taken for dancers with a bust/ fuller development. Taken from the side of the side of the neck in line with the shoulder side seam, over the bust development and finishing at the waistline.
9. Collar to Shoulder seam: Measure from the outside edge/ side of the collar to the point where the top of the sleeve would be finished.
Do
1. Do measure over clothing the dancer would normally wear under her costume when dancing.
2. Do give actual body measurements only.
3. Do ensure the dancer is standing properly when you are measuring i.e. that she is relaxed, standing straight, not pulling in, looking down, slouching etc. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE A PIECE OF ELASTIC OR STRING TO TIE AROUND THE WAIST TO ACCURATELY MEASURE POINTS 3, 6, AND 8.
Don't
1. Don't measure over regular clothing.
2. Don't allow or add extra for ease or let downs/ outs. We will allow for this.
Do
1. Do measure over clothing the dancer would normally wear under her costume when dancing.
2. Do give actual body measurements only.
3. Do ensure the dancer is standing properly when you are measuring i.e. that she is relaxed, standing straight, not pulling in, looking down, slouching etc. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE A PIECE OF ELASTIC OR STRING TO TIE AROUND THE WAIST TO ACCURATELY MEASURE POINTS 3, 6, AND 8.
Don't
1. Don't measure over regular clothing.
2. Don't allow or add extra for ease or let downs/ outs. We will allow for this.
