HOW TO MEASURE FOR YOUR CUSTOM WHITE WIDOW LEATHER JACKET

Getting the perfect fit starts with precise measurements. Because your White Widow Leather jacket is made-to-order from scratch, we rely on the numbers you provide to craft your bespoke armor.

Grab a flexible measuring tape (do not use a metal hardware tape) and, for the most accurate results, have a friend help you out.

PRE-MEASUREMENT TIPS:

  • Wear your normal layers: Measure yourself while wearing the type of shirt or light sweater you plan to wear underneath the jacket.
  • Keep it snug, not tight: The tape should sit flat against your body. Do not pull it so tight that it digs into your skin, but don’t let it droop either.
  • Stand naturally: Keep your posture relaxed. Don’t puff out your chest or suck in your stomach.
A visual guide showing a man being measured for a custom White Widow leather jacket, with specific tape measure placements for the chest, shoulders, sleeves, waist, and back length. HOW TO MEASURE FOR YOUR CUSTOM WHITE WIDOW LEATHER JACKET

STEP 1: THE CHEST

This is the most critical measurement for the overall fit of your jacket.

  • Stand naturally with your arms down by your side.
  • Wrap the tape measure around the absolute fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level parallel to the floor under your armpits.

STEP 2: THE SHOULDERS

A well-fitted shoulder seam defines the sharp, premium look of a leather jacket.

  • Stand facing away from your helper.
  • Measure straight across the upper back, from the edge of one shoulder point (where the shoulder seam would normally sit) to the edge of the other.

STEP 3: THE SLEEVES

No one likes sleeves that ride up or swallow their hands.

  • Let your arm hang straight down with a very slight natural bend at the elbow.
  • Start the tape measure at the tip of your shoulder (the same point you just used in Step 2).
  • Run the tape down the outside of your arm, past your elbow, stopping right at your wrist bone.

STEP 4: THE WAIST / BOTTOM HEM

This ensures the jacket zips up comfortably around your midsection.

  • Find the natural waistline or exactly where you want the bottom of the jacket to sit (usually right around the belt line for a classic biker or bomber jacket).
  • Wrap the tape measure around your body at this point, keeping it level.

STEP 5: THE BACK LENGTH

This determines how long the jacket will be on your torso.

  • Have your helper start the tape measure at the base of the back of your neck (right where a shirt collar naturally sits).
  • Run the tape straight down your spine to your desired end point (typically the belt line or slightly below, depending on the jacket style).

STILL UNSURE? WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

If you have unique proportions or just want a second opinion on your numbers before we start cutting your premium leather, we’ve got your back. Email our customer service team with your measurements, your height, and your weight, and our expert tailors will review them before your jacket goes into production.

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