Sizing Guide
Every piece is measured by hand, by us. We lay it flat, close all buttons and zips, and measure across the front. All measurements are in centimetres.
Compare with your ownLay a piece that fits you well flat and measure it the same way. It's the most reliable way to check the size.
Flat, not aroundFlat measurements are half the circumference. Chest 55 cm flat is about 110 cm around.
Trust the numbersArchive sizing varies by brand and era. The measurements say more than the size on the label.
Tops & outerwear
T-shirts, shirts, knitwear, jackets, coats, tailoring
- AChest
- Pit to pit, straight across just below the armpits.
- BShoulders
- Seam to seam, straight across the top.
- CLength
- From the highest point of the shoulder, next to the collar, down to the hem.
- DSleeve length
- From the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
- EHem
- Straight across the bottom edge.
Bottoms
Trousers, jeans, shorts, skirts
- AWaist
- Straight across the top of the waistband, unstretched.
- BFront rise
- From the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
- CInseam
- From the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.
- DTotal length
- From the top of the waistband to the bottom of the leg, along the side.
- ELeg opening
- Straight across the bottom of the leg.
Footwear
Boots, sneakers, sandals
- AInsole length
- Inside the shoe, from heel to toe.
- BOutsole length
- Outside, from the back of the heel to the tip of the toe.
For inches, divide by 2.54. Need a measurement that isn’t listed? Write to contact@vorhe.co and we’ll measure it for you.
