Universal Size Guide & Precision Digital Sizing

Standard conversions across global sizing systems for dresses, jumpsuits, skirts, and tailored blouses. Measurements are provided in both centimetres (cm) and inches (in):

Standard conversions for tailored blazers, shirts, trousers, and casual wear:

Traditional African garments have distinct structural silhouettes that do not map 1:1 with European mass-production sizing. Our tailors follow these custom dimensional benchmarks:

• Senator Suit (Men): Requires Chest Circumference, Top Length (mid-thigh or knee), Shoulder-to-Shoulder Span, Full Sleeve Length, Neck Circumference, Trouser Waist, Thigh Circumference, and Trouser Length (Outseam).
• Agbada (3-Piece Luxury Ensemble): Features an oversized outer drape. Key measurements are Total Wing Span (wrist-to-wrist across back), Grand Robe Length (collar to ankle hem), and Inner Kaftan dimensions.
• Kaftan / Jalabiya: Emphasizes comfort drape. Key points: Shoulder width, Chest width, and Finished Length.
• Iro & Buba / George Wrappers (Women): Blouse (Buba) requires Bust, Shoulder, Sleeve Length; Wrapper (Iro) uses Standard 2-yard, 2.5-yard, or 3-yard double wrapper configurations.

If measuring manually, follow these golden rules for professional precision:

1. Use a flexible fiberglass tape measure (never a metallic hardware tape).
2. Stand naturally straight with feet shoulder-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
3. Keep the tape snug but comfortable — do not pull so tight that it pinches your skin.
4. Measure over light, form-fitting undergarments.

• Bust/Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
• Natural Waist: Measure around the narrowest point of your torso (typically 1–2 inches above your navel).
• High Hip & Full Hip: Measure around the fullest point of your hips and buttocks.
• Shoulder Span: Measure horizontally from the edge of the left shoulder bone across the base of your neck to the edge of the right shoulder bone.
• Inseam & Outseam: Inseam runs from the crotch point down to your desired hemline; Outseam runs from your natural waistline down to the ankle bone.

Our proprietary AI body scanning engine extracts 24+ biometric body landmarks with sub-centimeter accuracy in under 60 seconds. To ensure a 99%+ confidence score:

• Lighting: Ensure your room is brightly lit with even, non-glare light.
• Clothing: Wear fitted clothing such as activewear, leggings, fitted t-shirt, or swimwear.
• Phone Position: Prop your smartphone upright against a wall or flat surface at waist height (approx. 1 meter from the floor).
• Distance & Stance: Step back 2 meters until your entire body from head to toe is inside the camera frame. Stand in the A-pose (arms slightly away from hips) and hold still during the front and profile captures.

Every bespoke custom garment produced on Fashionistar is handcrafted by master artisans. In fine bespoke tailoring, an industry-standard allowance of ±0.5 inches (1.27 cm) is maintained to ensure ease of movement and comfort.

Should any delivered bespoke garment deviate by more than 1.5 inches from your approved measurement profile, you are protected by our 100% Free Alteration Guarantee or escrow refund.