Measurements and fit
Made-to-measure sizing starts from your own body, taken in person or through a guided profile — not from a size chart. This page explains what is measured and how fittings work.
What is measured
A stylist takes a full set of body measurements, well beyond the four used for ready-to-wear sizing — chest, waist, shoulder width, sleeve length, back length, neck and more, depending on the garment.
| Measurement | Where it is taken | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Fullest point, tape level at the back | Jacket pattern width |
| Shoulder width | Seam to seam across the back | Where the sleeve is set |
| Sleeve length | Shoulder point to wrist, arm slightly bent | Sleeve and cuff length |
| Waist and seat | Natural waist and fullest seat point | Trouser pattern |
In person or by profile
Measurements can be taken in person at the Vancouver showroom, or you can build a self-measurement profile with guidance if you are ordering remotely. A stylist reviews either route before it is used to cut a pattern.
What the first fitting checks
The half-built garment, or the first piece from a new profile, is checked against your body: shoulder line, balance, length and where the fabric sits. Adjustments at this stage are normal and expected, not a sign the process went wrong.
If your measurements change
Weight or fitness changes between ordering and the final fitting, or between repeat orders from a saved profile, are common; tell the showroom as soon as you notice, so the pattern can be adjusted before the piece is finished rather than after.
Ordering for a group event
Every person in a group order is individually measured, even for a shared occasion — a shared date does not mean a shared pattern.
After the final fitting
Once the finished piece is collected, further adjustments go through the Alterations and remakes service on its own terms, not as part of the original order.