Fit is the way that garments conform to your body’s dimensions. It is an essential aspect of comfort and performance. Garments that do not fit well can either be uncomfortable or require expensive and time-consuming alterations. Troy Lee Designs is answering calls for lighter mountain bike apparel with the new Drift jersey and shorts. These light shell style shorts are slim weight and feature minimal pockets and features to keep them cool and breathable.
2. Read the Size Chart
Sizing charts provide general guidelines, but everyone has unique proportions and fit preferences. Thankfully, Drift Club Clothing offers free returns and exchanges on all products so you can find the perfect fit without any hassle.
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3. Measure Your Waist
It may be slightly uncomfortable, but a good waist measurement is key to finding the perfect pair of jeans. Locate the narrowest part of your natural waistline, which is usually about halfway between your ribs and belly button. Wrap a soft measuring tape around this area, making sure the tape feels snug but not tight or too loose.
Then, compare your measurements to our size chart.
4. Measure Your Hips
You’ll want to take your hip measurements in a mirror, without clothing that might get in the way of an accurate measurement. A flexible cloth tape measure works best, but any string or piece of fabric will do.
Stand up straight and relax your body. Place the tape measure around the widest part of your hips, near your buttocks. Repeat with the waist measurement.
5. Measure Your Chest
Knowing your chest size makes shopping easier and ensures that you will be buying clothing that fits well. Find a flexible tape measure and place it around your torso at the widest part of your chest.
Ideally, have someone help you take this measurement. Trying to do it on your own may lead to inaccurate results. The tape should be snug, but not tight enough to restrict breathing.
6. Measure Your Sleeves
It's important to keep your shoulders and arms relaxed when measuring your sleeve length. Otherwise, the sleeves may end up being too short for your comfort.
Begin by measuring from the top of your collar toward your shoulder. Then, run the tape measure across your shoulder to your elbow and down to where you like your shirt cuff to sit. Write this measurement down.
7. Measure Your Waistline
When shopping for clothing, it's good to know how to measure your waistline. This is especially helpful for items that cinch at the waist. Find the natural crease of your waist and measure from there.
A well-fitting garment should not protrude or sag. It should lie fairly neatly against your body, accentuating the nice parts and hiding any flaws. This is a great way to make the most of your assets.
9. Measure Your Sleeve Length
You might think you know a shirt fits, but this week's lesson is about the little details that make all the difference. The sleeve hem should sit along the flat part of your shoulder, not up on the top of your arm. The best way to check this is to do a quick fabric toss and see how it stays put! If it moves, it's too big.
