Measurements Matter🧵

When shopping secondhand, sizing can vary a lot between brands, fabrics, and eras. Knowing how to read measurements makes buying secondhand way easier.

Here’s a quick guide📏

Shirts

• Pit to Pit (Chest): Underarm seam → underarm seam

• Length: Shoulder → hem

Pants

• Waist: Across waistband ×2

• Rise: Waistband → crotch seam

• Hips: Widest part ×2

• Inseam: Crotch seam → hem (inside leg)

• Outseam: Waistband → hem (outside seam)

🤍 Save this for your next thrift trip!

#shoppingsecondhand #thrifttrip #capsulewardrobe #sustainablefashion #secondhandstyle

2025/9/23 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, so you've seen my quick guide on measuring clothes for secondhand shopping, but let's be real – actually doing it right can feel a bit tricky at first, especially when you're eyeing that perfect vintage tee online! I’ve been there, buying something based on a vague size, only for it to arrive and fit completely wrong. That's why I created 'Your Guide To Secondhand Sizing,' because knowing how to properly take and compare measurements is a total game-changer. Let's dive a little deeper, focusing on those crucial shirt measurements that often trip people up. The 'pit to pit' measurement, or chest measurement, is probably the most important one for tops. When you're measuring a shirt *flat lay*, make sure it's smoothed out completely on a flat surface – no lumps or bumps! Take your measuring tape and go from the bottom of one armpit seam straight across to the bottom of the other armpit seam. This gives you half the chest circumference. If a seller gives a 'chest' measurement, it might be the full circumference, so always clarify or multiply your flat lay measurement by two for comparison. I always keep a well-fitting shirt that I love as a benchmark. I measure its pit-to-pit, and then I know exactly what number to look for when thrifting or browsing online. Next up is shirt 'length,' usually taken from the shoulder to the hem. This one is super important for understanding how a top will sit on your body. Do you prefer a cropped look, or something that covers your hips? Again, lay the shirt flat. Start your measuring tape at the highest point of the shoulder, right where the collar meets the shoulder seam, and measure straight down to the very bottom hem. This isn't just for style; sometimes vintage pieces can be surprisingly short or long, so knowing this number helps avoid surprises. And what about 'shoulder measurement flat lay'? While not always provided, it's key for a tailored fit. Simply measure straight across the back of the shirt from one shoulder seam to the other. This helps determine if the shoulder will hang off your body or be too tight. I can't stress enough how much this practice has saved me from buyer's remorse. No more guessing if a "medium" from the 80s will fit like a modern "small" or "large." When I find a piece I adore, whether it's a vintage band tee or a classic button-down, I pull out my trusty measuring tape. I even take a moment to measure the waist on pants, the rise (from waistband to crotch seam), and even the inseam and outseam on jeans. This extra step ensures everything I bring into my capsule wardrobe truly fits and makes me feel amazing. It takes a little extra time, but trust me, the perfect fit is always worth it!

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