Size Guide

• How to find your shirt size
• Bow Ties
• Ties
• Footwear
• Knitwear
• Polo & Rugby Shirts
• Coats & Jackets
• Tailoring - Jackets
• Tailoring - Waistcoats
• Tailoring -Trousers

Shirt Size Guide

Here at Gieves and Hawkes we have three shirt fittings to cater for different body shapes:

• Athletic Fit – For a more defined body shape, or if you prefer a closer fitting shirt around the body.
• Classic Fit – For a fuller-fitting shirt
• Casual Fit - A relaxed style that can be worn by classic and athletic body shapes - the fit on your body sits between our Classic and Athletic shapes.

How to find your shirt size

You'll find this easier if someone helps you to take your measurements.

Neck size
Measure this first because your neck size will be the same whichever shirt fit you choose.

Run a tape measure around your neck but keep two fingers underneath the tape to allow for easy breathing.

Chest
Find your favourite fitting shirt and then measure the chest from seam to seam, 2.5cm below where the arm meets the body. Waist Measure your middle just above your hip bones (your natural waist), not where your trousers sit.

Sleeve length
We think you'll definitely need help for this one: Ask someone to measure from the centre of your neck at the back, across your shoulder and down your slightly bent arm, to where you want the cuff hem to sit.

Athletic Fit

Casual Fit

Classic Fit

Bow Ties

We offer two types of bow tie:

Pre-Tied - these are bow ties which are already tied
Self -Tied – to be hand tied by the wearer

To find your neck size:
Run a measuring tape around your neck but keep two fingers underneath the tape to allow for easy breathing.

The width of the ends of our bow ties range from a slim 5cm to a classic 9cm to create completely different looks.

Ties

Our ties are all the same length but they can be tied in many different ways. The half and full ‘Windsor' and ‘four in hand' are very popular knot styles.

The width of the ‘blade' (the widest end) of our ties range from a slim 7.5cm to a classic 9cm to create completely different looks.

Footwear

The easiest way to find your footwear size is to stand on a piece of paper and ask someone to draw round both of your feet. Step off the paper and measure the distance between the line at the back of your heel and the tip of your big toe. Add 1cm or 3/8 of an inch to allow for movement.

 Almost everyone has one foot larger than the other - ensure both feet are comfortable by choosing shoes that fit your larger foot. Use our conversion chart to find your footwear size. All of our footwear is sold in UK sizes:

Finding your footwear size tips

• Measure your feet in the socks that you usually wear, thick socks can add make your feet seem up to half a size larger.
• Measure your feet in the afternoon or early evening when you have been walking around and they are at a comfortable body temperature. Your feet are smaller early in the morning and when they're cold.
• All of our shoes are sold in a standard F-width fitting. If you require a wider width please order a half size larger.

Knitwear

Measure yourself wearing your most comfortable shirt or garment you wish to wear under your knitwear.

Measure around your chest on the fullest part, just under your armpits and match against the size chart.

To get the correct fitting sleeve length, measure a piece of your favourite knitwear on the under sleeve seam.

Polo & Rugby Shirts

Measure your favourite jersey shirt across the chest at the under arm seam and at the waist position and compare with the size chart.

If your waist size is small against the chart, go up a size in the chest.

Coats & Jackets

Measure yourself around the fullest part of your chest wearing what you will most likely wear under your chosen outerwear garment - shirt, jacket or a jumper.

Then choose the size of coat or jacket which matches these measurements the closest, e.g. 40” or 42”- our garments have been engineered with the correct amount of ease around the chest when worn.

To get the correct fitting sleeve length, measure from the centre back neck, over the shoulder to the cuff hem.

Lengths are standard, but can be altered in some cases.

Tailoring - Jackets

Measure yourself wearing your most comfortable shirt around the fullest part of your chest, just under your armpits.

Choose the size of suit which matches this closest, e.g. 40” or 42” - the garments have been engineered with the correct amount of ease around the chest when worn.

To get the correct fitting length, please measure from the nape of your neck to the hem of the jacket.

To get the correct fitting sleeve length, measure from the centre back neck, over the shoulder to the cuff hem.

Tailoring - Waistcoats

It is usual to purchase the waistcoat which corresponds to your jacket size, e.g. 40R or 42R.

Please follow how to measure guide of the jackets.

Tailoring – Trousers

Measure around your true waist and choose the trouser which matches closest e.g. 34" or 36" - the garments have been engineered with the correct amount of ease around the waist when worn.

Measure around the fullest part of your hips and check against the size chart, if your hips or ‘seat' is larger than the chart, go up a size and then have the waist adjusted accordingly.

Leg length – all our trousers have unfinished bottoms to ensure they can be altered to the perfect length for you. You can bring the trousers into your nearest Gieves & Hawkes store for alteration or take them to your local tailor. Once the garments have been altered, we will be unable to accept them as returned items.

A single or double pleat trouser will offer more room around the thigh area than a flat front trouser.

Delivery charges

• We always deliver your orders using a courier delivery service so any deliveries will not be affected by any Royal Mail action
• We currently only deliver to the UK, the European Union and the United States. For deliveries to other countries, please email or call us on +44(0)20 8335 2708 and we will endeavour to complete your order.
• All UK and EU orders will be delivered within 5 working days. Orders to the US will be delivered within 10 working days.
• We will acknowledge receipt of your order via email and keep you updated of your order's progress.
• For deliveries to other countries, please email or call us at the Design Studio

Any problems you may encounter with our online store, including delivery issues, will be promptly addressed:

Call: +44 (0)20 8335 2708*
Email: Please email our Design Studio

*Calls will be answered between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, outside these times please leave a message.

Returns

All purchases are subject to our comprehensive returns policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase simply email Gieves & Hawkes Customer Services department for details on how to return your order.

Email: gieves@gievesandhawkes.com

We currently deliver to the UK, Europe and the United States. For deliveries to other countries, please email or call us on +44(0)20 8335 2708.