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.

  
XSSMLXL
81012141618202224
To Fit Bust (inches)32-3434-3636-3838-4040-4242-4444-4646-4848-50
To Fit Bust (cm)81-8686-9191-9696-101101-106106-111111-116116-122122-127
To Fit Waist (inches)23-2525-2727-2929-3131-3333-3535-3737-3939-41
To Fit Waist (cm)59-6464-6969-7474-7979-8484-8989-9494-9999-104
To Fit Hips (inches)33-3535-3737-3939-4141-4343-4545-4747-4949-51
To Fit Hips (cm)84-8989-8494-9999-104104-109109-114114-119119-125125-130

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 SizeChest to fit up toWaist to fit up toBack LengthSleeve length
31"32"33"34"35"36"37"38"
15413835Available Available     
15½434035AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
16454235 AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
16½474535  AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
17494736  Available Available Available 
17¼514936    Available Available 
18535137     Available  
19575538      AvailableAvailable
Single & Double Cuff Shirts Shirt sizes cut to traditional fit (1 inch = 2.54cm)
Collar SizeChest to fit up toWaist to fit up toBack LengthSleeve length
31"32"33"34"35"36"37"38"
15413835Available Available     
15½434035AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
16454235 AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
16½474535  AvailableAvailableAvailableAvailableAvailable 
17494736  Available Available Available 
17¼514936    Available Available 
18535137     Available  
19575538      AvailableAvailable
Casual shirt sizes cut to a traditional fit (1 inch = 2.54cm)
SizeMLXLXXL
To fit collar (inches)15 - 1616 - 1717 - 17½17½ - 18
To fit chest (inches)Up to 4142 - 4546 - 4950 - 57
To fit waist sizes (inches)Up to 38Up to 42Up to 47Up to 55
To fit sleeve sizes (inches)33343536
Other sized items
SizeSMLXLXXL
To fit chest (inches)34 - 3638 - 4042 - 4446 - 4850 - 52
To fit waist (inches)30 - 3234 - 3638 - 4042 - 4446 - 48
Jacket Sizes
ChestSleeve and Length
InchescmSmallRegularLarge
3897AvailableAvailable 
40102AvailableAvailable 
42107AvailableAvailableAvailable
44112AvailableAvailableAvailable
46117 AvailableAvailable
48122 AvailableAvailable
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)56575859606162
Hat Size6 7/877 1/87 1/47 3/87 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

UKUSEuropean
Men & WomenMen'sWomen'sMenWomen
2.5
3
534.535
33.55.53535.5
3.5
4
635.536
44.56.53637
4.55
73737.5
55.57.537.538
5.5
6
83838.5
66.58.538.539
6.57
93940
77.59.54041
7.5
8
104142
88.510.54243
8.5
9
114343.5
99.511.543.544
9.5
10
124444
1010.512.544.544.5
10.5
11
 134545
1111.5
 13.545.546
11.5
12
144646.5
1212.5
14.546.547
12.5
13
15.54748

Alterations 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.

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.