Blue Owl Measuring Guide: Jackets & Tops

It can be hard to figure out what size to purchase, especially when it comes to a Japanese brand! Here is Blue Owl's standard way of measuring all of the jackets and tops. We recommend that you measure your own jacket or top that fits you well, following this measuring guide. Then, you compare the measurements to ours. If you need assistance, please send us an e-mail, and we can help you make the right sizing decision.

For this measuring guide, we will measure a Mr. Olive 13oz raw selvedge Maverick jacket in indigo size large. For more information on the jacket, click here.

Step 1: Chest
First, be sure to button or zip the garment closed. Second, lay the garment flat on its front or back side. Third, lift the arms and pull the fabric tight across the chest.

Now measure straight across the chest from seam to seam. Multiply this number by 2 and that will give you the chest measurement. As you see, this jacket has a 39" chest measurement.

Step 2: Sleeve
First, lay the garment flat and pull the sleeve out straight, making it easy to measure. Second, start measuring from the shoulder seam. If there is no shoulder seam (like on a raglan sleeve), do your best to find the edge of the shoulder.

Now measure the full length of the arm. This will give you the sleeve length. This jacket measures 25.5" sleeve length.

Step 3: Shoulder
First, lay your garment flat. Now measure straight across the shoulders from seam to seam at the very top of the shoulders.

This jacket measures 16" across the shoulders.

Step 4: Length

First, lay the garment flat exposing the back side. Now measure from the collar seam to the very bottom of the garment.

Notice where we start measuring, which is just below the collar at the seam.

This garments length measures 25.5."

Blue Owl Measuring Guide: Belts

Choosing a belt can be challenging but shouldn't be. The below is how Blue Owl measures belts. The best way for you to know your size is to grab a belt you already own that fits you well and measure it. You can then compare that measurement to ours. If you have questions, e-mail us, and we will be happy to help you make the right choice.

There are several styles of belts, and one of the most common is a 5-hole one. Here, we measure an E.O.I. by Mr. Olive 100% vegetable tanned washed leather standard belt in size medium.

Step 1: Imagine yourself wearing the belt and visially determine where the leather sits within the belt buckle. This is the point where you want to start measuring. On this buckle, we want to measure about 1/2" from the front edge of the buckle, as this is where the leather would rest in the buckle.

Step 2: Measure the total length. Because each of these belts is hand-crafted, sizes may vary, compared to mass-produced belts.

This belt measures slightly longer than 39" long. Compare this to the length of a belt you already own.

Step 3: Determine which hole you want to use. This will ultimately determine which size you want. On this belt, holes are in 1" increments starting at 31-1/2". We recommend wearing the belt in one of the middle 3 holes. Some belts will stretch with wear; so to be safe, choosing the 3rd or 4th hole would be ideal.

Another popular style is a multi-hole belt with holes running the length of the belt. Here, we measure a E.O.I. by Mr. Olive 100% vegetable tanned washed leather 2-hole belt.

Step 1: Determine your starting point. On this belt, the leather would rest about 1/2" from the front edge of the buckle.

Step 2: Measure the total length. This belt measures almost 39". As this belt has holes running the length of the belt, you only need to determine the total length and how much overhang you want to have. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing down as leather usually stretches with wear.

Blue Owl Measuring Guide: Denim

Choosing the right size denim can be a challenge. The following shows how Blue Owl measures denim and pants. The best way to figure your size is to measure a denim that you already own that fits you well. Measure your denim using the following example as a guide. If you have further questions about measuring or figuring out your size, e-mail us, and we will help you make the right decision.

Mesauring a Kicking Mule Workshop 1950 One Wash denim in a size 32 waist and 32 inseam.

Step 1: Waist Line
Pull the denim at the waist line tight so the front and rear of the waist band lines up as close as possible. Now, measure across the waist band.

Place your tape measure at one edge of the waist band while holding the denim and tape measure tight.

The waist line measurement on the denim is 16.5". Mulitiply this number by 2. This denim measures as a 33" waist. You may be wondering why it measures at 33" on a denim that is labeled at 32". Not all labels measure the same. Kicking Mule Workshop denim measures 1" larger than its waist tag size.

Step 2: Rise
Measure by placing your tape measure close to the crotch and extend to the top of the waist band.

Place your tape measure at the center of the crotch seams and hold the denim and tape measure tight.

Now measure to the top of the waist line. This denim measures 10.75".

Step 3: Thigh
Measure at a 90 degree angle from the crotch to the outside of the leg.

Place the tape measure at the center of the crotch seams, hold the denim and tape measure tight, and measure across the leg.

This denim measures 11.75" at the thigh.

Step 4: Knee
We measure the knee in 2 stages. First we measure 13" down the inseam of the leg. Second we measure at a 90 degree angle across the knee.

Place the tape measure at the center of the crotch seam and hold the denim and the tape measure tight.

Measure 13" down the inseam.

At 13", we measure at a 90 degree angle across the leg.

This denim measures 9" across the knee.

Step 5: Inseam
First, pull the leg out straight at a 90 degree angle to make sure the denim is as straight as possible.

Place your tape measure at the center of the crotch seam and hold the denim and tape measure tight.

Measure down the seam to the leg opening. This denim's inseam measures 32".

Step 6: Leg Opening
Measure across the leg opening.

Place your tape measure at one edge of the leg opening and hold the denim and the tape measure tight.

Measure to the opposite edge of the leg opening. This denim measures 8.75" at the leg opening.