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Fit & Tailoring

Your guide to finding the perfect Modern Ambition fit.

Fit & Tailoring

Your guide to finding the perfect Modern Ambition fit.

Fit Defines Character

The way a jacket, shirt, or trouser is cut determines not only how you look, but how you carry yourself. Our style advisors are available in store or virtually to guide you toward a fit that reflects refinement and ease, ensuring each piece becomes a natural extension of your individuality.

Customization

Modern Ambition suit sizes are specifically designed and sized to accommodate alterations if you’re between sizes.

Tailoring & Personalization Services

Complimentary for basic alterations on in-store full price purchases. Additional charges may apply for further custom alterations or personalization (stitched monograms)

Suit & Sport Jackets

Measuring your jacket

Always button up the jacket to ensure the most accurate measurement when determining the width.

A: Shoulder

Lay the jacket flat, face down. Smooth it out so it's not wrinkled. Using fabric measuring tape, measure straight across from the outer edge of one shoulder seam to the outer edge of the other. Keep the tape straight and level, not curved.

B: Waist

Lay the jacket face up and button it closed. Find the narrowest part of the jacket—usually a few inches below the armpits or at the top button. Measure straight across from side seam to side seam at that point.

C: Back

Lay the jacket flat, face down. Find where the collar meets the body of the jacket (the seam). Measure straight down from the bottom seam of the collar to the bottom edge of the jacket. Do not include the collar itself—only the body length.

Use the number you got to compare with the size chart below.

Sport Jacket Measurements
US/CAN EU Shoulder Width Waist Width Back Length (Regular Fit) Back Length (Long Fit)
36 46 16.75" | 42.5cm 18" | 45.7cm 29.5" | 74.9cm -
38 48 17.25" | 43.8cm 19" | 48.3cm 30" | 76.2cm -
40 50 17.75" | 45.1cm 20" | 50.8cm 30.5" | 77.5cm 31.5" | 80.0cm
42 52 18.25" | 46.4cm 21" | 53.3cm 31" | 78.7cm 32" | 81.3cm
44 54 18.75" | 47.6cm 22" | 55.9cm 31.5" | 80.0cm 32.5" | 82.6cm
46 56 19.25" | 48.9cm 23" | 58.4cm 32" | 81.3cm 33" | 83.8cm
48 58 19.75" | 50.2cm 24" | 61.0cm 32.5" | 82.6cm 33.5" | 85.1cm
50 60 20.25" | 51.4cm 25" | 63.5cm 33" | 83.8cm -

Shirting

Measuring your shirt

Modern Ambition offers two fits, slim and standard. Both have the same classic lines through the neck and shoulders.

Slim fit: has sewn in darts that give a more streamlined fit through the chest and waist.

Standard fit: does not have darts, to provide a more relaxed fit through the chest and waist.

A: Neck

Lay the shirt open and flat on a surface and flatten the collar. Using a soft measuring tape, measure from the center of the button to the far end of the buttonhole. This is your neck size.

B: Shoulder

Lay the shirt face down, flat and smooth. Find the points where the shoulder seams meet the sleeve seams. Measure straight across from one point to the other. This is your shoulder width.

C: Chest

Button the shirt completely and lay it flat, face up. Measure from one armpit seam straight across to the other armpit seam. This is your chest size.

D: Natural Waist

Keep the shirt buttoned and flat. Locate where the sleeve and armpit meet, and measure about 20cm down from that seam, and measure the width of the shirt. This is your natural waist.

Use the number you got to compare with the size chart below.

Slim Fit Shirt Measurements
Size Neck Width Shoulder Width Chest Width Waist Width
S | 15 15" | 38.1cm 17.75" | 45.1cm 20" | 50.8cm 18.25" | 46.4cm
M | 15.75 15.75" | 40.0cm 18.5" | 47.0cm 21.5" | 54.6cm 19.75" | 50.2cm
L | 16.5 16.5" | 41.9cm 19.25" | 48.9cm 22.75" | 57.8cm 21" | 53.3cm
XL | 17.5 17.5" | 44.5cm 20" | 50.8cm 24" | 61.0cm 22.25" | 56.5cm
2XL | 18 18" | 45.7cm 20.75" | 52.7cm 26" | 66.0cm 24.25" | 61.6cm
Standard Fit Shirt Measurements
Size Neck Width Shoulder Width Chest Width Waist Width
S | 15 15" | 38.1cm 17.75" | 45.1cm 20.5" | 52.1cm 18.75" | 47.6cm
M | 15.75 15.75" | 40.0cm 18.5" | 47.0cm 22" | 55.9cm 20.25" | 51.4cm
L | 16.5 16.5" | 41.9cm 19.25" | 48.9cm 23.25" | 59.1cm 21.5" | 54.6cm
XL | 17.5 17.5" | 44.5cm 20" | 50.8cm 24.5" | 62.2cm 22.75" | 57.8cm
2XL | 18 18" | 45.7cm 20.75" | 52.7cm 26.5" | 67.3cm 24.75" | 62.9cm

Trousers

Measuring your trousers

Our suit trousers have a 36" inseam length and are intended to be hemmed by a tailor to your specifications. Chinos and 5-pocket pants have a 34" inseam length and may also require alteration.

Stand up straight, relaxed.

Determine where your pants normally sit; for dress pants, it’s usually just above your hips and below your belly button.

A: Waist

Wrap a soft measuring tape around your waist at that spot. Keep the tape snug but not digging into your torso; you should be able to slip two fingers inside. The number (in inches or centimetres) where the tape meets is your waist size.

B: Inseam

Put on a pair of pants that fit you well in length. Start measuring from the crotch seam (where the four seams meet) straight down the inside of your leg. Measure to the point where you want the pants to end — usually just at the top of your shoe’s heel for dress pants. That number is your inseam length.

Use the number you got to compare with the size chart below.

Trouser Measurements
US/CAN EU Waist (Body & Garment) Inseam
30 46 31.5" | 80cm 34" | 86.4cm
32 48 33.5" | 85.1cm 34" | 86.4cm
34 50 35.5" | 90.2cm 34" | 86.4cm
36 52 37.5" | 95.3cm 34" | 86.4cm
38 54 39.5" | 100.3cm 34" | 86.4cm
40 56 41.5" | 105.4cm 34" | 86.4cm
42 58 43.5" | 110.5cm 34" | 86.4cm
44 60 45.5" | 115.6cm 34" | 86.4cm

Casual & Knit Tops

Measuring your Sweater or Casual Shirt

We recommend using a soft measuring tape, a mirror and having someone assist you.

Stand up straight and relaxed with your arms at your sides, using normal posture.

A: Simply Measure Your Chest

  1. Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, usually just under your armpits and across your shoulder blades. Make sure the tape goes straight across your back and is level (not slipping down).
  2. The tape should be snug but not tight. You should be able to slip a finger under it. Breathe normally. Take the measurement while exhaling gently (not holding your breath).
  3. Look at the measurement in inches or centimeters where the tape meets. Round to the nearest half inch (or centimeter).

Use the number you got to compare with the size chart below.

Casual & Knit Top Measurements
Size Chest (in.) Chest (cm)
S 37 - 38 94 - 96.5
M 39 - 40 99 - 101.5
L 41 - 42 104 - 106.5
XL 43 - 45 109 - 114.5
XXL 46 - 48 117 - 122

Casual Shorts & Pants

Measuring your Waist and Inseam

We recommend using a soft measuring tape, a mirror and having a pair of pants that already fit you well.

Stand up straight and relaxed (don't suck in your stomach). For casual pants, the waistband usually sits a little lower than your natural waist, closer to your hips.

A: Measure Your Waist

Wrap a soft measuring tape around your waist at that spot that sits comfortably for you. Place the tape measure around the spot where the waistband of the pants would sit (often just below the navel or around the top of the hip bones). Keep the tape snug but not tight.

The number (in inches or centimetres) where the tape meets is your waist size. Round to the nearest half-inch (or cm).

B: Measure Your Inseam

Put on a pair of pants that fit you well in length. Start measuring from the crotch seam (where the four seams meet) straight down the inside of your leg.

Measure to the point where you want the pants to end (usually just at the top of your shoe’s heel). That number is your inseam length.

Use the number you got to compare with the size chart below.

Tip: Sweatpants and casual pants usually have more stretch and flexibility. If you fall between sizes, it’s usually safe to pick the smaller size because the elastic waistband and drawstring give you extra room.

Casual Shorts & Pants Measurements
Size Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
S 30 - 31 76 - 78.5 36.5 - 37.5 92.5 - 95.5
M 32 - 33 81.5 - 84 38.5 - 39.5 98 - 100.5
L 34 - 35 86.5 - 89 40.5 - 41.5 103 - 105.5
XL 36 - 38 91.5 - 96.5 42.5 - 44.5 108 - 113
XXL 39 - 41 99 - 104 45.5 - 47.5 115.5 - 120.5