Step 1
Armhole
Measure around the arm where it joins the shoulder: over the top of the shoulder and under the armpit.
Size & Fit Guide
How to Measure Yourself
Take these measurements once and we will stitch every order to fit you. It takes about 10 minutes.
Before You Start
- Use a soft tailor’s measuring tape and measure in inches.
- Wear a fitted shirt or a vest, not a jacket or a thick sweater.
- Stand straight and relaxed, and breathe normally.
- Keep the tape snug but not tight — you should be able to slide one finger under it.
- Ask a friend or family member to help, especially for shoulder and sleeve.
- Write each number down as you go, to the nearest half inch.
10 measurements + 1 style choice
Shirt Measurements
Step 2
Length
From the highest point of the shoulder, next to the collar, straight down to where you want the shirt or kameez to end.
Step 3
Chest
Put the tape under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it level across your back and breathe normally.
Step 4
Waist
Measure around your natural waist, just above the belly button. Stand relaxed and do not pull your stomach in.
Step 5
Hip
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat.
Step 6
Shoulder
Measure across your upper back, from the edge of one shoulder to the other, where the shoulder seam sits. Easiest with a helper.
Step 7
Arm (Sleeve)
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm, with the arm relaxed by your side.
Step 8
Collar
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar sits. Keep one finger between the tape and your neck.
Step 9
Wrist (Cuff)
Measure around your wrist just above the wrist bone. Add a little room if you wear a watch.
Step 10
Sleeve Length
With your arm relaxed and slightly bent, measure from the shoulder edge down the outside of the arm to the wrist bone.
Shirt Size Chart
Standard sizes in inches. Find your collar size, then check the shoulder and sleeve.
| Collar | 15 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Sleeve | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26.5 |
Style Choices
You also choose these on the product page:
- Sleeves: Full or Half — Full sleeves reach the wrist; half sleeves end above the elbow.
11 measurements + 2 style choices
Shalwar Kameez Measurements
Step 1
Armhole
Measure around the arm where it joins the shoulder: over the top of the shoulder and under the armpit.
Step 2
Length
From the highest point of the shoulder, next to the collar, straight down to where you want the shirt or kameez to end.
Step 3
Chest
Put the tape under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it level across your back and breathe normally.
Step 4
Waist
Measure around your natural waist, just above the belly button. Stand relaxed and do not pull your stomach in.
Step 5
Hip
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat.
Step 6
Shoulder
Measure across your upper back, from the edge of one shoulder to the other, where the shoulder seam sits. Easiest with a helper.
Step 7
Arm (Sleeve)
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm, with the arm relaxed by your side.
Step 8
Gala
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, where the kameez neckline sits. Keep one finger between the tape and your neck.
Step 9
Cuff
Measure around your wrist just above the wrist bone. Add a little room if you wear a watch.
Step 10
Shalwar Length
From your waist, where the shalwar is tied, straight down to the ankle.
Step 11
Bottom (Pehncha)
Around the shalwar opening at the ankle: how wide you want the bottom of each leg.
Style Choices
You also choose these on the product page:
- Gala Style: Ban or Collar — Ban is a short stand-up band; Collar is a classic folded shirt collar.
- Ghera: Straight or Round — The shape of the kameez hem: straight across, or round (curved) at the sides.
9 measurements
Pant Coat Measurements
Step 1
Neck
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar sits. Keep one finger between the tape and your neck so the collar is comfortable.
Step 2
Chest
Put the tape under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it level across your back and breathe normally.
Step 3
Waist
Measure around your natural waist, just above the belly button. Stand relaxed and do not pull your stomach in.
Step 4
Hip (optional)
Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat.
Step 5
Shoulder
Measure across your upper back, from the edge of one shoulder to the other, where the shoulder seam of a shirt sits. This is easiest with a helper.
Step 6
Sleeve Length
With your arm relaxed and slightly bent, measure from the shoulder edge down the outside of the arm to the wrist bone.
Step 7
Shirt Length
From the highest point of the shoulder, next to the collar, measure straight down to where you want the shirt or kameez to end.
Step 8
Bicep (optional)
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm, with the arm relaxed by your side.
Step 9
Wrist (optional)
Measure around your wrist just above the wrist bone. Add a little room if you wear a watch.
Still Not Sure?
If you can’t take your measurements yourself, book a visit from a Zaaj representative from any product page (choose My measurements, then Book a representative visit). Visits are available in Lahore only. Visit charges apply and will be confirmed on call.
Or send us a message on WhatsApp and we will help you.
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