Measuring Guide
Every R. YIN piece is made to your measurements. Measure over light clothing with a soft tape, snug but not tight, and stand naturally. A partner makes the shoulder, sleeve and back measurements much easier.
You'll enter each measurement in inches as you go through your commission, and we review them with you before cutting.
Jackets
Seven measurements, in inches.
Shoulder width
Start at the outside edge of one shoulder, this is where the horizontal part of the shoulder meets the vertical part of the arm. Measure up to the outside edge of the other shoulder.
Chest circumference
Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, tight up under your armpits.
Sleeve length
Place the measuring tape at the top of the shoulder, let it fall to your elbow. Then from your elbow, measure to where you would like the sleeve to fall - we like it just below the wrist.
Bicep circumference
Find the largest part of your bicep, wrap the measuring tape around to find the circumference.
Back length
We need to know how long you want the jacket to be. Put one end of the measuring tape at the base of the back of your neck and measure down your back to the point where you'd want the jacket to be.
Waist
To find your natural waist, you need to first bend to one side until you find the crease; this is your natural waist and usually the smallest part of your body, and where your skirt would sit. If you would like to have it sit lower, please let us know by contacting us.
Hips
With your feet shoulder-width apart, your hips should be the widest part of the bottom half of your body, and this includes your bottom. Tip: you may want to use a mirror to find the widest part.
Skirts
Three measurements, plus the slit for the Pencil Skirt.
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Waist
Around the narrowest part of the torso, where the skirt will sit.
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Hip
Around the fullest part of the hips and seat, feet together.
Skirt length
From your waist straight down to where you want the hem.
Slit length (Pencil Skirt)
From the hem up to where the slit should stop. Enter 0 for no slit.
Good to know
Allow 6–8 weeks for your piece to ship, so we can ensure its quality and the accuracy of your measurements.
If your measurements change before your piece arrives, we can offer alterations at an additional cost. All made-to-order R. YIN pieces are non-refundable, as they are made to your exact measurements.