Measurement Guide
- Shoes
- Bags & Luggage
- Eyewear
- Watches
- Clothing
- Accessories & Hosiery
- Belts
- Earrings & Cufflinks
- Hair Accessories
- Ties & Scarves
Shoes
Heel Height and Platform Height
A - Heel Height - The heel height is measured at the outsole from the breast of the heel to the sole.
B - Platform Height - The platform height is measured at the outsole from the foot bed to the sole.
A - Hidden Platform Height - Hidden platforms are shoes with material wrapped over platform bed, making it appear as if the shoe is one entire piece of material. Platform heights should be measured where the foot rests in the bed to the sole of the shoe.
Boots
A - Circumference - The measurement around the shaft of the boot at the largest part of the calf.
B - Shaft - The height of the shaft measured from the middle of the arch up the outsole of the boot to the top of the boot shaft in inches.
Bags & Luggage
Width and Straps
Width - This is the measurement of the width of the item. There are three measurements associated with widths: bottom/ middle/top. Unless the handbag has a consistent width from bottom to top, all three widths are recorded.
A - Top
B - Middle
C - Bottom
A - Shoulder Straps - Considered 7 inches or more and are carried on the shoulder.
B - Shoulder Drop - Measurement of the strap(s), handle, or accessory strap(s). Drops are measured from top of the bag (at the center) to the peak of the strap(s), handle, or accessory strap(s).
C - Height - Measurement of how tall the bag stands from the bottom surface to the top of the bag (this does not include the top of the straps or handles).
Handles
A - Handles - Considered less than 6 3/4 inches and are typically carried in the hand.
A - Extended Pull-Handles (found on Luggage) - Measured when the pull handle is fully extended, from the base of the handle grip to the top of the bag.
Depth
A - Depth - Measurement of how deep the bag is from the front panel to the back panel.
B - Extended Depth - Extended depth is used for bags that can extend beyond regular depth. Typical styles with extended measurements are backpacks and luggage that unzip to allow for more storage space.
Cross-body Styles
A - Cross-body Styles - Straps 20 inches or larger and are worn in a cross-body or messenger fashion.
Eyewear
A - Lens Width & Height - Measurement of the width and the height of the lens glass, not including the frame.
B - Frame Width - The total frame width from one hinge to the other.
C - Bridge Width - The width of the space between the frame that rests on the nose.
A - Temple Length - Measured from the arm (at the temple) to the end of the ear wrap/stem.
Watches
A - Band Length/Circumference (millimeters): Measurement of the band from tip to tip. If it is a one piece band, measure the inside of the watch band circumference.
B - Band Width - The width of the band.
A - Case Height (millimeters): Diameter/length of the face from top to bottom.
B - Case Width (millimeters): Diameter across the face of the watch from side to side, not including stem(s).
C - Case Depth (millimeters): The thickness of the watch measuring from the surface of the glass to the base of the watch.
Clothing
Dresses
A - Dress and Torso Lengths - All women's dresses/tops/nightgowns/chemises/robes are measured from the neckline to the bottom hem.
A - Dress and Torso Lengths - All women's dresses/tops/nightgowns/chemises/robes are measured from the neckline to the bottom hem.
Pants
A - Front Rise - Measurement from the top of the waistband to the crotch at the front of the pants.
B - Inseam - Measurement of the leg length from center of the crotch to bottom hem of pant leg.
C - Leg Opening - Diameter of the leg opening (at the bottom of pant leg) measured across when laid flat. Multiply this number by 2 for the final measurement.
D - Back Rise - Measurement from the top of the waist band to the crotch on the rear of the pants.
E - Outseam - Measurement of the leg length from the top of the waist band at the hip to the bottom hem of the pant leg.
Men's Button Down Styles
A - Chest - Measurement across the chest, from arm pit to arm pit when laid flat, multiplied by 2 for the final measurement.
Sleeves
A - Sleeve Length - Measurement of the sleeve for men's long sleeve shirts only. Length is measured from the base of the neck (middle of shoulders) across the shoulder and down the arm to the bottom of the cuff.
Body Suits
Biker shorts and body suits are measured on a model form to obtain a more accurate measurement.
A - Front Rise
B - Leg Opening
C - Outseam
D - Back Rise
E - Inseam
Accessories & Hosiery
A - Circumference - The circumference of the product in inches.
B - Width & Length - The width and length of the product in inches.
Belts
A - Width - The width of the product in inches.
B - Length - Length of product in inches.
C - Band Width - The width of the belt in inches.
Earrings & Cufflinks
A - Width - Width of earring in inches. For cufflinks, measurements are in mm.
B - Height - Height of earring in inches. For cufflinks, measurements are in mm.
A - Drop If the jewel hangs, distance from the post (in inches).
A - Circumference - Circumference of earring.
Hair Accessories
A - Width - Width of the item at its widest point in inches.
B - Length - Length of the item in inches.
A - Band Width - The width of the band in inches.
A - Circumference - Circumference of the hair accessory.
Ties & Scarves
A - Width - The width of the product in inches.
Length - Length of the product in inches.