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.
Back Length	Measure from the prominent bone at the base of your neck straight down to your natural waistline at the back.
Sleeve Length	Bend your arm slightly. Measure from the shoulder point down the outside of the arm, over the elbow, to the wrist bone.
Wrist	Measure around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Used for fitted sleeve cuffs.
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.
Thigh	Measure around the fullest part of your upper thigh. Keep the tape horizontal and relaxed.
Calf	Measure around the fullest part of your calf. Keep the tape horizontal.
Ankle	Measure around your ankle just above the ankle bone.
Neck	Measure around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar would sit. Keep the tape snug.
Arm Hole	Measure around the arm hole — start at the shoulder point, go under the arm and back up. Used for sleeveless styles.

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
Bust	Measure around the fullest part of your bust. Keep the tape horizontal. Used for fitted women's tops and buba.
Under Bust	Measure directly under your bust, around the ribcage. Keep the tape snug. Used for fitted bodices and corset-style tops.
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.
Back Length	Measure from the prominent bone at the base of your neck straight down to your natural waistline at the back.
Sleeve Length	Bend your arm slightly. Measure from the shoulder point down the outside of the arm, over the elbow, to the wrist bone.
Wrist	Measure around your wrist just below the wrist bone. Used for fitted sleeve cuffs.
Arm Hole	Measure around the arm hole — start at the shoulder point, go under the arm and back up. Used for sleeveless styles.
Wrapper Length (Iro)	Measure from your natural waist down to where you want the wrapper (Iro) to end. Traditionally to the ankle.
Skirt Length	Measure from your natural waist down to where you want the skirt or wrapper to end. Stand straight.
Dress Length	Measure from the highest point of your shoulder (at the base of the neck) straight down to where you want the dress to end.
Thigh	Measure around the fullest part of your upper thigh. Keep the tape horizontal and relaxed.
Calf	Measure around the fullest part of your calf. Keep the tape horizontal.
Ankle	Measure around your ankle just above the ankle bone.

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

Measurement	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
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.

Ordering Fabric by the Yard

Fabric listings on Yanggah are priced by yardage, not by the piece. Here is how it works:

Base price and base yardage — each fabric listing shows a price tied to a specific number of yards (e.g. £95 for 4 yards). This is the vendor's starting point.
Per-yard adjustment — the vendor sets a fixed rate per yard (e.g. ±£10/yd). Ordering more yards increases the price; ordering fewer yards reduces it by the same rate.
Minimum yardage — each vendor sets a minimum number of yards you can order (default is 3 yards). You cannot go below this minimum.
Live price preview — as you move the yards selector on the product page, the price updates immediately so you always see the exact amount before adding to cart.
Vendor confirmation — the number of yards you ordered is shown to the vendor in their order dashboard so they know exactly how much fabric to cut and dispatch.

Example: A fabric listed at £95 for 4 yards with a ±£10/yd rate. Selecting 3 yards → £85 · Selecting 6 yards → £115.

Save Your Measurements

Log in and save your body measurements to your profile. They will pre-fill automatically whenever you order a custom outfit — no re-entering needed.

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