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Where is sleeve length measured from?

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Start your measurement from the nape of your neck, down across the point of your shoulder, and to where you want the sleeve to end on your arm.

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What do I do if my neck is too big for my XL shirts, but XXL is too large for my body?

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Choose a different fit, such as slim, so that the body is not so large and the sleeves not so voluminous.

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How do I cut a female shirt?

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It depends on the fabric. Google how to cut the specific fabric you have in mind. Generally, if the fabric isn't stretchy, you'd have to secure the edge.

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By "bottom of the wrist," does it mean from the fingers or the shoulders?

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Bottom of your wrist is to the bone sticking out (a little round lump) before your hand begins.

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How do I get the size of a men's suit?

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Most department stores have people equipped to size you. If all else fails, you can try on several suits until you find an appropriate fit.

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Does a 50L coat have longer sleeves, or does this only refer to the way the coal hangs?

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Both the sleeves and the body are longer on shirts marked ##L, like the 50L coat you mentioned. An "L" variant should be understood as a "tall" version, with a longer body and limbs than would be considered standard for a given chest size.

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