Sizing + Fit
Here at craene studio + archive, we strive to help you find your perfect fit.
Garment fit standards shift over the years and from brand to brand. This is why we sort all of our unique secondhand garments using contemporary + inclusive industry standards. For this reason, we utilize numeric sizing as detailed below.
We also carefully measure each of our garments by hand to collect key fit specifications; these are included in each garment’s description. We recommend grabbing a few of your favorite pieces from your wardrobe and measuring them using the guides below to better understand what works best for you.
How-to-Measure Guidelines
Lay your garment flat on a large, even surface. Your measurements will be most accurate if the entirety of the garment is resting on the surface and not hanging off the sides. Smooth out any folds or wrinkles, but avoid actively stretching out the garment. Measure in straight lines, ideally with a tailor’s measuring tape (although a heavy-duty tape measure or yardstick will work in a pinch!).
Tees + Sweats
A - Body Length: measure from top of neckline seam to bottom opening, parallel to side seams
B - Chest Width: measure from side to side about 1” below underarm seams
C - Shoulder Width: measure from the top of one armhole seam to the top of the other armhole seam
D - Sleeve Length: measure from the top of armhole seam to the outer edge of sleeve opening
*E - Raglan Sleeve Length: measure from the top of neckline seam to the outer edge of sleeve opening
Woven Shirts
Tailored Fit - side seams are shaped at the waist for a classic fit
Relaxed Fit - side seams are cut straight for an easy fit
A - Body Length: measure from base of collar to bottom opening, parallel to side seams
B - Chest Width: measure from side to side about 1” below underarm seams
C - Shoulder Width: measure from the top of one armhole seam to the top of the other armhole seam
D - Sleeve Length: measure from the top of armhole seam to the outer edge of sleeve cuff
Bottoms
A - Waist: measure across top of waist opening or waistband from side to side
B - Hip: from top of waist opening or waistband, measure 7” down at center front;
using this anchor point, measure garment from side to side
C - Inseam: measure from crotch point to the inner edge of leg opening
D - Leg Opening: measure across bottom of leg opening or cuff from side to side
Based on the measurements you gather from your personal garments, you can use the chart below to see which of our numeric sizes matches best to your preferred fit:
As always, please reach out with any additional questions or curiosities about sizing + fit. We’re here to help!