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c. Sizing System.
(1) Coat. The coat is available in two size increments from size 6 through 20. The coat is
also available in Junior sizes in two size increments from size 5 through 17. Most sizes are
available in Short (S), Short--plus (S+), Regular (R), Regular--plus (R+), Long (L), and Long--plus
(L+), Extra Short (XS) is available in sizes 9,11,13,15, and 17. Extra Short--plus (XS+) is available
in sizes 13+, 15+, and 17+; and Extra Long (XL) is available in size 14.
(2) Skirt.
The skirts are available in sizes 4 through 26; with 3 hip designations: junior,
misses and womens; and 3 height designations: petite, regular and tall. Refer to size prediction
chart (table 4--1) for available sizes.
(3) Slacks.
The skirts are available in sizes 4 through 26; with 3 hip designations: junior,
misses and womens; and 3 height designations: petite, regular and tall. Refer to size prediction
chart (table 4--1) for available sizes.
(4) Shirts.
(a) The long sleeve shirt is available in sizes 4 through 26 and in five sleeve lengths,
29 1/2” ((P) Petite), 31” ((R) Regular), 32 1/2” ((L) Long), 34” ((XL) Extra Long and 35 1/2” ((XXL)
Extra Extra Long). Refer to size prediction chart Table 4--1 for available sizes.
(b) The short sleeve shirt is available in sizes 4 through 26 with one sleeve length for all
sizes.
(c) The neck tab for the long and short sleeve shirt comes in one size which fits all sizes.
(5) Cap, Garrison.The cap is provided in 1/2--inch increments from size 20 through size 25.
(6) All Weather Coat. The all weather coat is provided in numerical sizes, with two size
increments from size 6 through 20 and is available in three lengths; Short (S), Regular (R) and
Long (L).
d. General Fitting Procedures.
(1) Shirt.
(a) Subgarments. Subgarments for the shirt try--on are the items of undergarments
normally worn (bra).
(b) Measurements. The bust, waist and sleeve lengths are required for proper size and
model try--on garment. (Refer to Fig. 4--1a through h for proper measurement procedures.)
(c) Selection of Try--on Garment. Use the individual’s bust, waist and sleeve length
measurements and refer to the size prediction chart (table 4--1), for the selection of initial try--on
size. For the long sleeve shirt, measure from the middle of the back of the individual’s neck,
down the arm, over the slightly bent elbow to the center of the wrist bone. Refer to Fig. 4--1h for
the proper procedures.
(d) Alterations.
1 Front Princess and Side Seams. The women’s shirts can be tapered in the front by
taking in the front princess seams and side seams. When fitting extremely broad shouldered
women, it may be necessary to select a shirt one or two sizes larger than indicated and take in
the side and front princess seams.
2 Sleeves. Shortening of the shirt sleeves is acceptable for the long sleeve shirt only.
The buttons on cuffs may be set over. Utilize both buttons to obtain the concept of fit prior to
altering sleeve lengths.
