Product Size Guides

Women's Guide to Size and Measurement

How to Measure Yourself

Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape parallel to the foor.

Waist
Measure around the waist at the narrowest point.

Hips
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, Approximately 20cm (8 inches) down from the waist.

Sleeve
Measure from the shoulder and down the arm, to the wrist.

Inseam
Measure the inside leg from the crotch to the ankle bone. Or measure the inseam of trousers that fit you well.

Length
Jackets, coats and dresses are measured from nape of the neck to the hem. Skirt lengths are measured from below the waistband to the hem.

Women's Size Guide
Our garments are generously cut and most skirts and trousers feature waist elastication for comfort. All garment lengths quoted are approximate. Please refer to our size chart below to ensure you choose the best fit for you.


	XS	S		M		L		XL
	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
To Fit Bust (inches)	32-34	34-36	36-38	38-40	40-42	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50
To Fit Bust (cm)	81-86	86-91	91-96	96-101	101-106	106-111	111-116	116-122	122-127
To Fit Waist (inches)	23-25	25-27	27-29	29-31	31-33	33-35	35-37	37-39	39-41
To Fit Waist (cm)	59-64	64-69	69-74	74-79	79-84	84-89	89-94	94-99	99-104
To Fit Hips (inches)	33-35	35-37	37-39	39-41	41-43	43-45	45-47	47-49	49-51
To Fit Hips (cm)	84-89	89-84	94-99	99-104	104-109	109-114	114-119	119-125	125-130

Alteration Service

Skirts, trouser and nightwear lengths are available as specified. We do, however, offer an alteration service should you prefer a shorter length simply select the alteration service on the product page when ordering. Alteration charges are £6 for trousers, £8 for skirts and nightwear. Items altered to a non-standard length are non-returnable unless there is a quality issue. Please note it is not possible to alter all-round knife pleated skirts.

Men's Guide to Size and Measurement

How to Measure Yourself

Collar
Measure around the base of your neck

Chest
Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape parallel to the foor.

Waist
Measure around the waist at the narrowest point.

Sleeve

Measure from the middle of the back of your collar to the point of your shoulder then with your arm straight by your side down the outside to the wrist. If your length falls between two sizes we suggest you choose the longer.

Inseam
Measure the inside leg from the crotch to the ankle bone. Or measure the inseam of trousers that fit you well.

Men's Size Guide

Please refer to our size charts to ensure you choose the best fit for you.

Cotton/Wool mix & Brushed Cotton Shirts Shirt sizes cut to traditional fit (1 inch = 2.54cm)
Collar Size	Chest to fit up to	Waist to fit up to	Back Length	Sleeve length
Collar Size	Chest to fit up to	Waist to fit up to	Back Length	31"	32"	33"	34"	35"	36"	37"	38"
15	41	38	35
15½	43	40	35
16	45	42	35
16½	47	45	35
17	49	47	36
17¼	51	49	36
18	53	51	37
19	57	55	38

Single & Double Cuff Shirts Shirt sizes cut to traditional fit (1 inch = 2.54cm)
Collar Size	Chest to fit up to	Waist to fit up to	Back Length	Sleeve length
Collar Size	Chest to fit up to	Waist to fit up to	Back Length	31"	32"	33"	34"	35"	36"	37"	38"
15	41	38	35
15½	43	40	35
16	45	42	35
16½	47	45	35
17	49	47	36
17¼	51	49	36
18	53	51	37
19	57	55	38

Casual shirt sizes cut to a traditional fit (1 inch = 2.54cm)
Size	M	L	XL	XXL
To fit collar (inches)	15 - 16	16 - 17	17 - 17½	17½ - 18
To fit chest (inches)	Up to 41	42 - 45	46 - 49	50 - 57
To fit waist sizes (inches)	Up to 38	Up to 42	Up to 47	Up to 55
To fit sleeve sizes (inches)	33	34	35	36

Other sized items
Size	S	M	L	XL	XXL
To fit chest (inches)	34 - 36	38 - 40	42 - 44	46 - 48	50 - 52
To fit waist (inches)	30 - 32	34 - 36	38 - 40	42 - 44	46 - 48

Jacket Sizes
Chest		Sleeve and Length
Inches	cm	Small	Regular	Large
38	97
40	102
42	107
44	112
46	117
48	122

Men's Hat and Cap Size Chart
Take measurements in centimetres around the head, one quarter of an inch above the top of the ears
Head Size (cm)	56	57	58	59	60	61	62
Hat Size	6 7/8	7	7 1/8	7 1/4	7 3/8	7½	7 5/8

Shirt length
Measure from the middle of the back of your collar to the point of your shoulder, then, with your arm straight by your side, down the outside to length you want at the wrist.
If your length falls between two sizes we suggest you choose the longer.

Pockets
Where not already standard it is possible to fit pockets to shirts for an extra £6 pound charge, unless stated in product details.
When requested a left breast pocket will be fitted unless you state otherwise.

Trousers
Inside leg - measure from the top of the inside seam to the hem. We offer four standard lengths 29", 31", 33" and 35" If you wish for a specific length please specify in the comments box when ordering. Add £6 charge for this.

Footwear Conversion Table

Please note that conversion sizes are approximate as manufacturers sizings vary

UK	US		European
Men & Women	Men's	Women's	Men	Women
2.5	3	5	34.5	35
3	3.5	5.5	35	35.5
3.5	4	6	35.5	36
4	4.5	6.5	36	37
4.5	5	7	37	37.5
5	5.5	7.5	37.5	38
5.5	6	8	38	38.5
6	6.5	8.5	38.5	39
6.5	7	9	39	40
7	7.5	9.5	40	41
7.5	8	10	41	42
8	8.5	10.5	42	43
8.5	9	11	43	43.5
9	9.5	11.5	43.5	44
9.5	10	12	44	44
10	10.5	12.5	44.5	44.5
10.5	11	13	45	45
11	11.5	13.5	45.5	46
11.5	12	14	46	46.5
12	12.5	14.5	46.5	47
12.5	13	15.5	47	48

Alterations Service

Fabric Swatches

Swatches are available of our designs. So if you would like a particular swatch before ordering - please just telephone us.

Ladies 0330 024 1942 Men's 0330 024 1943

Garment Care

Caring for your James Meade Clothes

Our clothes are made from the finest materials and with the best workmanship. Please follow the care label advice on all our clothes to achieve the best results. This will ensure that your clothes will look good and last for years.