Fit and sizing
All Culaidh garments are cut to UK sizes and measured in centimetres. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up and tailoring to fit.
Culaidh trouser fit. Our trousers are cut with a wide leg — a considered, modern silhouette that works equally well with heels and flat boots. The waist measurement is the garment's finished waist — we recommend measuring your natural waist and selecting the size closest to or slightly above that measurement.
| Measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 65.5 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 83 |
| Hip | 98.5 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 116 |
| Outside seam — Regular | 101.5 | 102 | 102.5 | 103 | 104 |
| Outside seam — Petite | 97.5 | 98 | 98.5 | 99 | 100 |
| Inside seam — Regular | 73 (all sizes) | ||||
| Inside seam — Petite | 69 (all sizes) | ||||
Culaidh blazer fit. Our blazers are designed with a slightly oversized shoulder — a deliberate, considered silhouette that gives ease of movement without sacrificing structure. The chest is relaxed and designed to be worn open or closed, over knitwear as well as a blouse. We recommend selecting your usual size; the shoulder is intentionally generous.
| Measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest circumference | 104.5 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 |
| Shoulder width | 12.5 | 12.5 | 13 | 13 | 13.5 |
| Centre back — neckline to hem | 67.5 | 68 | 68.5 | 69 | 69.5 |
| Sleeve length (incl. cuff) | 60.5 | 61 | 61.5 | 62 | 62.5 |
| Hem circumference | 113.5 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 |
Culaidh blouse fit. Our blouses are cut with a relaxed chest and a longer body designed to tuck into the Culaidh trouser. The sleeve includes a structured cuff.
| Measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest circumference | 89.5 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 |
| Centre back — neckline to hem | 69 | 69.5 | 70 | 70.5 | 71 |
| Sleeve length (incl. cuff) | 64.5 | 65 | 65.5 | 66 | 67 |
Culaidh vest fit. Our tartan vest is designed to be worn as a layer — over a blouse or shirt. The chest circumference is generous to allow ease of movement when layered, while the hem sits closer to the body for a clean, tailored finish.
| Measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest circumference | 98.5 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 116 |
| Centre back — neckline to hem | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48.5 |
| Hem circumference | 98.5 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 116 |
How to measure
Take all measurements wearing only underwear. Use a soft fabric tape measure held close to the body but without pulling.
01 · Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Do not pull the tape tight — it should sit close to the body without compressing. This measurement determines your blazer, blouse and vest size.
02 · Waist
Measure around your natural waistline — the narrowest point of your torso, usually a few centimetres above the navel. Stand naturally and breathe out gently before measuring. This measurement determines your trouser size.
03 · Hip
Measure around the fullest point of your hips and seat, usually 18–23cm below your natural waist. Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
04 · Shoulder
Measure from the base of your neck — where the neck meets the shoulder — across to the edge of the shoulder bone. This is a straight measurement, not following the curve of the shoulder. Take this measurement on both sides and use the larger.
05 · Arm length
With your arm slightly bent, measure from the top of the shoulder seam — where the sleeve would begin — down to your wrist bone. This corresponds to the sleeve length including cuff measurement in each garment table.
06 · Centre back
Measure from the centre back of your neck — the prominent vertebra at the base of your neck — straight down to where you want the garment to end. This corresponds to the CB (centre back — neckline to hem) measurement listed in each garment table.
07 · Outside seam
Measure from the top of your hip bone down to the floor. This tells you which length — Regular or Petite — will give you the best trouser break. Regular suits heights of approximately 5'5" (165cm) and above; Petite suits 5'5" (165cm) and below.
08 · Inside seam
Stand with feet together. Measure from the crotch seam down to the floor. Culaidh trousers are designed to graze the top of the foot with a clean break — no pooling, no cropped finish.
Body measurements
Use this chart to find your Culaidh size from your body measurements. All measurements in centimetres. If you fall between two sizes, select the larger and tailor to fit.
| Body measurement | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 85.5 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 |
| Waist (cm) | 69.5 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 87 |
| Hip (cm) | 95.5 | 98 | 98 | 103 | 108 |
| Height — Regular | 5'5" and above (165cm and above) (all sizes) | ||||
| Height — Petite | 5'5" and below (165cm and below) (all sizes) | ||||
Body measurements are a guide only. Culaidh garment measurements are listed in each product tab above.