Clothing has
an important role in the rituals of society.
Whether it's seaside bathing
or deep mourning,
the garments worn often provide clues to an era's
attitudes and mores.
Garment Measurement
L
=
Length
Ht
=
Height
Wd
=
Width
B
=
Bust
H
=
Hips
W
=
Waist
measurement at "waist" of garment
Slv
L =
Sleeve
length from top seam to end of sleeve
Hem
C =
Circumference
of hem
Sh-Sh
=
Linear
measurement across both shoulders
from the top of one
sleeve seam to the other
