How to determine the size of clothing for men by weight and height?

Many women and girls closely monitor their figure and weight. Almost all of the fair sex know any of their parameters, sizes of clothes and shoes. Men are another matter. Many of them do not know at all what size of clothes suits them, and also have no idea how to determine it correctly. We will talk about this further.

To find out your size, several measurements are required. You can get the necessary data yourself. It is enough to measure certain parts of the body with a sewing meter, and then, based on the results obtained, find out the size. The criteria for men and women are different, so this fact must also be taken into account when choosing or ordering new wardrobe items.

The main measurements for the stronger sex are the following parameters:

• height;
• girth of body parts: neck, chest, waist, hips.
• the length of the sleeves and - in some cases - the legs from the waist to the bottom of the heels;
• the length of the outer and inner seams of the trousers.

Consider, for example, how to choose shirts, sweaters, or jackets. In this case, the main parameters are height and chest girth person. Knowing these characteristics, you can choose clothes without fitting, which is convenient when choosing a gift or ordering through online stores. In addition, when buying a shirt, you need know the girth of the neck, otherwise the product will not be able to be fastened with the top button or the neck will dangle inaccurately.

When choosing jeans or jeans, it is imperative to take into account the circumference of the hips and waist.. Height also important, but not essential. If the pants are too long, it will not be difficult to shorten them, as long as they are not short.

Nowadays, more and more clothing stores are using international sizing system, depart from the one to which Russian buyers are accustomed.

You can compare international and Russian parameters using the diagram below.

It clearly shows what lettering is used to indicate Russian size (indicated by numbers). And also in the diagram, body parameters are indicated that correspond to a particular size.

Consider size 44 (or XXS for the international classification).

The parameters for this size are as follows:

• sleeve - 59 cm.
• circumference: hips - 92, waist - 70, chest - 88 cm.

As you can see, it's easy to find out your size. Enough take measurements and compare them with the table, which can be used to identify Russian and international markings.

To exactly determine growth, you need to stand up straight and press your back against the wall or doorway. Keep your shoulders straight and your head straight. It is best to ask someone to leave a mark using the back of the head. This will make the result more accurate. After that, you need to step back and measure the result with a measuring tape.

For measuring waist circumference you will need to wrap the required part of the body with a sewing meter and record the result. When measuring, you must stand upright, while the abdominal muscles must be in their natural state.

In determining neck girth you will also need a soft meter. The correct measurement site is the seventh cervical vertebra.

To pinpoint chest girth, you need to measure in the area of ​​protruding points. The resulting figure is halved (by 2). The result is size.For example, if the girth is 100 cm, then by Russian standards a man should wear a size 50 jacket.

The last thing to measure is the hips. In this case you need to take measurements in the same way as when determining chest girth. Wrap the sewing tape around the protruding places, divide the result by 2 and get the required size.

Thanks to a ready-made table (size), designed for female and male parameters (height, weight, etc.), you can quickly and accurately determine the size. The main thing is to accurately measure personal data, otherwise the new thing will not work.

According to statistics, the most common elements of a modern man's wardrobe are the following clothes:

• jackets;
• coat;
• jackets;
• sweaters (jumpers);
• vests.

For their competent selection, manufacturers have compiled a special table... Heading to the boutique, take her with you: she will definitely help you sort out the rich assortment.

Note: This table is also suitable for the selection of shorts, breeches and home clothes (including robes).

Size tables are used not only for choosing clothes, but also accessories. Most of the stronger sex wear trousers and jeans with a belt, so the following table will be especially useful for them.

With its help, you can quickly find out the required size of the belt, you just need to measure the hips.

This wardrobe item is universal. It suits all men: tall and short, slim and plump, young and mature. When jeans appeared on store shelves, they gained immense popularity, which continues to this day.

When choosing jeans, it is imperative to know some of your parameters.

• Waist... Trademarks use the W.
• Length... The letter L is used for designation.

Knowing your parameters, you can quickly pick up this popular wardrobe item. If you know the Russian size of jeans, you can easily decide on the desired W size of the selected product. To find out the marking you need, you need to subtract the number 16 from the Russian size. For example, if you wear size 48 jeans, then the waist indicator will be 32.

To understand the product from domestic and foreign manufacturers, the diagram below will help. It also identifies US trademarks.

In this case, when choosing clothes, the first thing to consider is girth of the neck. Check the chart below and find your size.

You may also need the following measurements of such parts of the body:

• waist;
• breasts;
• hips;
• shoulders;
• back.

The image clearly shows how measurements for a classic shirt.

After examining the tables presented in the article, you can see that each country has its own parameters and designations... In one state is used alphabetic marking, in the other - digital.

For example, with a short stature (from 160 to 170 cm), German clothing manufacturers mark products in size 24. If the height varies from 162 to 166, in Russia this size is designated by the number 42. In this case, we are talking about standard dimensional nets.

Separately, it is worth considering the parameters for large men, whose height is 175, 180, 185 cm and above. It should be borne in mind that with such an increase, the circumference of the waist, hips, neck and chest will significantly exceed the standard indicators.

1. Most of the tables are standard. They are designed for typical buyers, ranging in height from 166 to 193 cm.
2. To meet the needs of most buyers, modern manufacturers have compiled special dimensional grids for those with non-standard parameters. Their main difference from standard tables is that they are based on different torso proportions.
3. With the letter U, they mark clothes for short and medium-sized men (up to 187 cm).
4. For tall representatives of the stronger sex, with a height above 187 cm, the designation S.
5. Centimeters are used to indicate clothing sizes. This system applies to shirts, T-shirts and other items. But when sewing jeans, brands use inches.
6. If you choose a suit, but are faced with a discrepancy between the parameters of the top and bottom, you must use the parameters of the top, for example, a jacket, as a basis.

Next, watch a video with expert advice on how to determine your clothing size.