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Back to School Fit Guides: Steps to finding the perfect fit!

Jan 06, 2025
Back to School Fit Guides: Steps to finding the perfect fit!

Back-to-School Girls Fit Guide: Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Fit 

Uniform shopping doesn’t have to be a hassle! With a tape measure and a few easy steps, you’ll have your child ready to take on the school year in no time. This guide will walk you through how to measure for shirts and trousers, so everything fits just right. 

Measuring for Shirts 

  • Chest: Wrap the measuring tape under their arms and around the fullest part of the chest. Keep it snug but not tight. 
  • Collar: Measure around the base of the neck where the shirt collar will sit. Make sure it’s comfortable without being too loose. 
  • Height: Have your child stand straight and measure from the floor to the top of their head. 

Now that you’ve measured for shirts, use this size chart to find the perfect fit based on your child’s chest, collar, and height measurements. 

 

Measuring for Trousers 

  • Waist: Find the natural waistline—it’s usually halfway between the ribs and hips. Wrap the tape around it, keeping it snug but not tight. 
  • Height: Measure from the floor to the top of their head to match the correct size. 

With your waist and height measurements ready, refer to this size chart to choose the best size for your child’s trousers. 

Measuring for Skirts 

  • Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, just as you would for trousers. 
  • Length: Measure from the waist to the desired length of the skirt, typically to the knees or mid-calf. 

Match your waist and desired skirt length measurements with this size chart to select the ideal fit for your child’s school skirt. 

With these steps and size charts, uniform shopping is quick and easy. Your child will be ready to take on the school year feeling comfortable and confident! 

 

Back-to-School Boys Fit Guide: Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Fit

Uniform shopping doesn’t have to be a hassle! With a tape measure and a few easy steps, you’ll have your child ready to take on the school year in no time. This guide will walk you through how to measure for shirts and trousers, so everything fits just right. 

Measuring for Shirts 

  • Chest: Wrap the measuring tape under their arms and around the fullest part of the chest. Keep it snug but not tight. 
  • Collar: Measure around the base of the neck where the shirt collar will sit. Make sure it’s comfortable without being too loose. 
  • Height: Have your child stand straight and measure from the floor to the top of their head. 

Now that you’ve measured for shirts, use this size chart to find the perfect fit based on your child’s chest, collar, and height measurements. 

Measuring for Trousers 

  • Waist: Find the natural waistline—it’s usually halfway between the ribs and hips. Wrap the tape around it, keeping it snug but not tight. 
  • Height: Measure from the floor to the top of their head to match the correct size. 

With your waist and height measurements ready, refer to this size chart to choose the best size for your child’s trousers. 

With these steps and size charts, uniform shopping is quick and easy. Your child will be ready to take on the school year feeling comfortable and confident! 

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