Help & Guidance

Measurement Guide

Accurate measurements are the foundation of a perfect fit. This guide explains what to measure and how — for every traditional garment on Yanggah. All measurements are in inches (in).

Before You Measure

• Use a soft fabric tape measure, not a rigid ruler.
• Stand straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
• Measure over light, close-fitting clothing or directly on skin — not over thick layers.
• Keep the tape snug but not tight; you should be able to slip two fingers underneath.
• Ask someone to help for back measurements and shoulder width.
• If between two sizes, choose the larger size for traditional wear — Nigerian fashion is designed with graceful drape and room to move.

Men

Measurement Points

Point	How to Measure
Chest	Measure around the fullest part of your chest. Keep the tape horizontal and snug but not tight. Breathe normally.
Waist	Measure around your natural waistline — the narrowest part of your torso, usually about 1 in above your navel. Keep the tape relaxed.
Hip	Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, usually 7–9 in below your waist. Keep the tape horizontal.
Shoulder Width	Measure from the edge of one shoulder (at the shoulder point) across the back to the other shoulder point. Keep the tape flat across the upper back.
Top Length	Measure from the highest point of your shoulder (at the base of the neck) straight down to where you want the garment to end.
Sleeve Length	Bend your arm slightly. Measure from the shoulder point down the outside of the arm, over the elbow, to the wrist bone.
Trouser Length	Measure from your natural waistline down the outside of the leg to the floor (or desired trouser hem). Stand straight.
Inseam	Measure from the crotch seam on the inside of the leg straight down to the ankle bone.
Neck	Measure around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar would sit. Keep the tape snug.

Yanggah Standard Size Chart— all values in inches (body measurements)

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Chest	31.5–33.1	33.1–34.6	34.6–36.2	36.2–37.8	37.8–39.4	39.4–41.7	41.7–44.9
Waist	26.0–27.6	27.6–29.1	29.1–30.7	30.7–32.3	32.3–33.9	33.9–36.2	36.2–39.4
Hip	33.1–34.6	34.6–36.2	36.2–37.8	37.8–39.4	39.4–40.9	40.9–43.3	43.3–46.5
Shoulder Width	15.0–15.7	15.7–16.5	16.5–17.3	17.3–18.1	18.1–18.9	18.9–20.1	20.1–21.7
Top Length	39.4–41.3	41.3–43.3	43.3–45.3	45.3–47.2	47.2–49.2	49.2–51.2	51.2–53.9
Sleeve Length	22.0–22.8	22.8–23.6	23.6–24.4	24.4–25.2	25.2–26.0	26.0–27.2	27.2–28.3
Trouser Length	35.4–37.4	37.4–39.4	39.4–41.3	41.3–43.3	43.3–45.3	45.3–47.2	47.2–49.6
Inseam	28.3–29.9	29.9–31.5	31.5–33.1	33.1–34.6	34.6–36.2	36.2–37.8	37.8–39.8

These are body measurements, not garment measurements. If you are between sizes, size up for traditional wear.

Women

Measurement Points

Point	How to Measure
Chest	Measure around the fullest part of your chest. Keep the tape horizontal and snug but not tight. Breathe normally.
Waist	Measure around your natural waistline — the narrowest part of your torso, usually about 1 in above your navel. Keep the tape relaxed.
Hip	Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, usually 7–9 in below your waist. Keep the tape horizontal.
Shoulder Width	Measure from the edge of one shoulder (at the shoulder point) across the back to the other shoulder point. Keep the tape flat across the upper back.
Top Length	Measure from the highest point of your shoulder (at the base of the neck) straight down to where you want the garment to end.
Sleeve Length	Bend your arm slightly. Measure from the shoulder point down the outside of the arm, over the elbow, to the wrist bone.
Wrapper Length (Iro)	Measure from your natural waist down to where you want the wrapper (Iro) to end. Traditionally to the ankle.

Yanggah Standard Size Chart— all values in inches (body measurements)

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Chest	29.9–31.5	31.5–33.1	33.1–34.6	34.6–36.2	36.2–37.8	37.8–40.2	40.2–43.3
Waist	23.6–25.2	25.2–26.8	26.8–28.3	28.3–29.9	29.9–31.5	31.5–33.9	33.9–37.0
Hip	32.3–33.9	33.9–35.4	35.4–37.0	37.0–38.6	38.6–40.2	40.2–42.5	42.5–45.7
Shoulder Width	13.8–14.6	14.6–15.4	15.4–16.1	16.1–16.9	16.9–17.7	17.7–18.9	18.9–20.5
Top Length	22.8–24.4	24.4–26.0	26.0–27.6	27.6–29.1	29.1–30.7	30.7–32.7	32.7–35.0
Sleeve Length	20.5–21.3	21.3–22.0	22.0–22.8	22.8–23.6	23.6–24.4	24.4–25.6	25.6–26.8
Wrapper Length (Iro)	39.4–43.3	43.3–47.2	45.3–49.2	47.2–51.2	49.2–53.1	51.2–55.1	53.1–57.1

These are body measurements, not garment measurements. If you are between sizes, size up for traditional wear.

Accessories

Measurement Points

Point	How to Measure
Head Circumference	Measure around the largest part of your head — typically across the forehead and around the back. Used for caps (Fila) and Gele.

Yanggah Standard Size Chart— all values in inches (body measurements)

Measurement	S	M	L	XL
Head Circumference	20.5–21.3	21.3–22.0	22.0–22.8	22.8–23.6

These are body measurements, not garment measurements. If you are between sizes, size up for traditional wear.

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