{"id":6090,"date":"2016-12-22T06:43:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T13:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/?p=6090"},"modified":"2018-06-11T10:08:40","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T16:08:40","slug":"buy-right-size-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/buy-right-size-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a size chart to get the right size, the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Online shopping is convenient and the best way to find the lowest prices, but with sizes varying from brand to brand, sometimes it feels like taking a shot in the dark when selecting a size.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6100\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Tape_measure_colored-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"tape_measure_colored\" width=\"237\" height=\"158\" \/>\u00a0Taking the time to use a size chart can ensure that you get the correct size the first time and save you the hassle of returning something that doesn\u2019t fit. All you need is a measuring tape!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a measuring tape you can find a printable one online or use a piece of string or rope that you can measure with a ruler.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>How to use a size chart<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Each brand will have their own size chart for their specific products. All of the size charts for Powder7 brands can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/sale-skis\/size-charts\">here<\/a>. Once you collect all of the measurements,\u00a0all you have to do is compare them to the chart. Find your measurements in the rows on the chart and see which size column you fall under.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6155\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sizechart-1024x126.png\" alt=\"sizechart\" width=\"1024\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sizechart-1024x126.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sizechart-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sizechart-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sizechart.png 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your measurements fall under different columns it is usually best to\u00a0pick the larger size, especially if it is something you plan on layering under.\u00a0You could also\u00a0buy the two sizes to try them both.\u00a0Powder7 makes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/sale-skis\/return-an-item.php\">returns easy<\/a>\u00a0so you\u00a0can find the best fit.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>How to measure your body<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>For all measurements, make sure the measuring tape lays flat against your body and is parallel to the ground. The measuring tape should be snug enough that it is comfortably close to your body without being pulled too tight.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Chest:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0Stand straight and measure under your arms at the fullest part of your chest.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Waist:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0Measure at your natural waistline. When you bend your body to the side, the point where your skin folds is your natural waistline.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6254 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chestwaist.jpg\" alt=\"measuring ones chest and waist\" width=\"561\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chestwaist.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chestwaist-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inseam:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Stand with your feet flat on the ground about shoulder width apart. You might want to ask a friend to help you with this because\u00a0slouching can alter the measurement.\u00a0Start\u00a0the measuring tape\u00a0on the inside of your\u00a0leg where your foot meets the floor and end it at your crotch. If you own similar pants that fit you well\u00a0you can also fold those in half vertically and measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem of the pants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6255 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/inseam-1.jpg\" alt=\"measuring ones inseam\" width=\"561\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/inseam-1.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/inseam-1-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Outseam:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Make sure you are standing tall with your feet flat on the ground about shoulder width apart. You might want to ask a\u00a0friend to help so you don\u2019t slouch. Start where your foot meets the floor and run the measuring tape up the outside of your leg up to your hip bone. If you own similar pants that fit you well you can also fold those pants in half vertically and measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the hem of the pants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6256 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/outseam-1.jpg\" alt=\"measuring ones outseam\" width=\"561\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/outseam-1.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/outseam-1-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Hips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0This measurement will include your seat at the fullest part of your hips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6141 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hips.jpg\" alt=\"measuring ones hips\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hips.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hips-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Neck :<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Measure about one inch above where your shoulders and your neck meet. Don\u2019t pull too tightly, but hold the measuring tape tight enough that it is snug around your neck. However, this number will not be the measurement that you find on the size chart. For a comfortable fit you will add \u00bd an inch to that measurement for your neck size.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6149 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/neck.jpg\" alt=\"measuring ones neck\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/neck.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/neck-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/neck-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Sleeve:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You will need a friend to help\u00a0find your sleeve length. Stand straight with your arms slightly bent at your side. Have your friend begin measuring at the middle\u00a0of your upper back, slightly below where your neck meets your shoulders (at the top of your shirt collar). Bring the measuring tape to the side, rest it over your shoulder and measure down to your wrist bone. If it is easier, you can also take two measurements and add them together. The first measurement will be from the middle of your upper back to the edge of your shoulder, where the seam on your shirt should be. 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