How to Measure for the Aemcy Selection

In The Room, comfort is not an afterthought; it is the foundation. For a garment to serve your life and be worn instinctively, it must move in harmony with your body. Because we curate pieces from eras defined by heritage tailoring and structural integrity—often with zero stretch—the most honest way to find your fit is through the precision of measurements.

To find your "Aemcy fit," we suggest measuring a similar piece from your own wardrobe that fits you perfectly. This creates a dialogue between what you already love and the history you are about to inherit.

The Essentials: How to Measure

When we describe a piece in our curation, we use sensory and material details. Follow these steps with a soft measuring tape to compare:

1. The Top & Jacket (The Silhouette)

  • Shoulder to Shoulder: Measure from the outer edge of one shoulder seam to the other. For archival Yves Saint Laurent or Thierry Mugler, these are often narrower and more defined.
  • Pit-to-Pit (Chest): Lay the garment flat and measure from the bottom of one armpit seam to the other.
  • Sleeve Length: Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff. Note that some designs, like the late 70s Issey Sport, may feature "bat" or "shu" sleeves where the shoulder seam is dropped for a relaxed, Japanese-inspired feel.

2. The Trouser & Skirt (The Anchor)

  • Waist (Flat): Measure across the very top of the waistband while the garment is flat. Double this number for your total waist circumference.
  • The Rise: Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waistband. We have a deep reverence for high-waisted, full-cut trousers with generous pleats.
  • The Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam down to the bottom of the leg.

3. The Details (The Presence)

  • Total Length: Measured from the "High Point Shoulder" (where the collar meets the shoulder) down to the hem.

  • Waist Marking: For pieces like our Jean Paul Gaultier double-buckle belts or structured coats, we often highlight how the piece marks the waist.

A Note on Texture and "Room"

Nothing is random in our selection. We are obsessed with texture—the rough nub of a Harris Tweed, the liquid drape of a silk foulard, or the stiff raw denim of archival Marithé + François Girbaud.

Because these natural materials do not have the artificial stretch of modern fast fashion, always allow for 1–2cm of "breathing room" in your measurements. Clothing should serve the life around it, not restrict it.

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