MTO SIZE GUIDE
MTO Size Guide
IGARASHI TROUSERS Online MTO Service allows you to choose a base size gauge and adjust the waist and inseam measurements to fit your individual body type.
Please use this as a reference when selecting a size gauge or adjusting the size using our online MTO service.
In addition, we offer a hemming service exclusively for our online MTO service, so that you can wear your pants at a hem length that suits you best. We have also provided a guide on how to use this service, so please take a look at it before making use of it.
This size guide can also be used when selecting sizes for our RTW (ready-to-wear) garments.
Measurement Procedure
How to measure your waist and hips
Waist
◾️How to measure trousers
POINT
Please measure your own trousers while laid flat.
To prevent errors in measurements, if you are able to measure yourself using a tape measure etc., please measure your nude waist size and enter it in the comments section.
*This is optional. Our staff will check to make sure the size is correct.
Please take the measurements from a pair of trousers that you have that you like the most. If you don't have a tape measure, we recommend this method, which allows you to measure with a tape measure or a long ruler.
Lay the trousers flat so that the waist belt is taut.
Measure the width of your waist belt in a straight line from one end to the other at the centre and double that measurement to get your waist measurement.
*Our trousers are designed to be worn slightly higher. We recommend measuring your size with suit pants or classic style trousers rather than casual pants that are usually worn below the hips.
◾️How to measure your nude waist
Please measure yourself while wearing a pair of trousers that you particularly like. Use a tape measure to measure around the waistband.
Hip
POINT
Measure around the hips parallel to the top of the hips. When measuring, make sure there is nothing in your pockets. Please note that if the pants are made of thick material, there will be an error in the measurement.
Size Gauge and Adjustment
①Select a size gauge
Based on your hip measurement, please choose the size gauge that will serve as the base for the trousers you want to have made.
You can adjust the waist measurement to fit your waist using the size gauge you choose.
First, measure your waist and hips.
Please choose your gauge size based on your hip measurement.
If your hip measurements fall into the two recommended gauge sizes (hip measurements 87, 91, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111 cm), you can choose either size gauge without any major issues, so please choose the size that is slightly looser or larger, depending on your preference. If your thighs are a little tighter, we recommend the larger size.
If the waist measurement of the gauge you have chosen is exactly the waist measurement you want, no adjustment is necessary.
If the gauge waist measurement differs from your desired waist measurement, the size can be adjusted.
Based on the waist measurement you just took, please specify the changes you would like to make from the gauge to achieve your desired waist measurement, whether that be as per your measurement, tighter, or looser.
If you require waist adjustment beyond the specified measurements or have any other concerns about sizes, please contact us using the inquiry form.
Also, if you are someone who trains and tends to have tight thighs, even if you choose the size according to the guide, it may not fit. If you are unsure, we recommend that you contact us in advance.
| Hip Measurement | Recommended Gauge Size | Gauge waist size |
|---|---|---|
| ~87cm | 42 | 74cm |
| 87-91cm | 44 | 78cm |
| 91-95cm | 46 | 82cm |
| 95-99cm | 48 | 86cm |
| 99-103cm | 50 | 90cm |
| 103-107cm | 52 | 94cm |
| 107-111cm | 54 | 98cm |
| 111-115cm | 56 | 102cm |
② Waist size adjustment
Adjust your waist measurement from the suggested size gauge.
The size can be adjusted up to ±6cm using the size gauge.
Examples of size selection and adjustment by actual staff
・Staff K
Waist:84cm Hips:98cm
Select size gauge: 48 (waist 86cm)
Waist size adjustment -2cm (finished size: 84cm)
Staff M
Waist: 77cm Hips: 94cm
Selected size gauge: 46 (waist 82cm)
Waist size adjustment -5cm (finished size: 77cm)
Staff T
Waist: 88cm Hips: 99cm (thighs a bit tight)
Select size gauge: 50 (waist 90cm)
Waist size adjustment -2cm (finished size: 88 cm)
③ Hemming
You can have the hem shortened by specifying the inseam measurement.
Please specify your inseam measurement and the hem finishing method.
- Those who have already ordered trousers from us
- If you have our ready-made clothes
- Those who are used to ordering and understand the appropriate dimensions
For everyone else, we highly recommend using our hemming service.
About hemming service
This is a service where we will hem your pants free of charge for one round trip shipping and labor costs only for those who order unfinished hems (no hemming) through our online MTO service. (This service is limited to customers residing in Japan.)
The hemming service is only available if you return the item within 10 days of receiving it. A safety pin, an information sheet, hemming guide, and a shipping label will be included with your order.
If you are using the hemming service, please enter the inseam measurement of a pair of trousers you normally wear in the comments section as a reference to prevent the hem seam allowance from being insufficient.
Example: Inseam reference value: 73cm
This is entirely optional, so if you do not specify, we will make the garment with the normal seam allowance based on the inseam measurement in the size chart.
Once you receive the product, please wear it, fold the hem at your desired position, and mark the inside of one side of the hem where you want it to finish with a safety pin.
*Instead of using a safety pin to secure the folded over state, insert a safety pin at the point where you want to hem the pants.
Examples of hemming that are OK
Examples of hemming that is not recommended
Examples of hemming that are not recommended
Please fill in the enclosed information sheet with instructions on how to finish the hem.
Please choose from single (tamed finish for denim) or double (please specify width).
Please place the product with the hem pinned and the information sheet in a box and return it to our Yamanashi head office atelier using the enclosed shipping label.
If you would like the waist adjusted when you have your pants hemmed, please write this on the information sheet.
There is an additional fee for waist adjustment (3,300 yen including tax). We will send you an invoice later.
*After the product arrives at our Yamanashi headquarters atelier, it will take 7 business days for repairs and shipping.
*If you also require waist repair (fees apply), please allow 7 business days from the date on which payment for the repair is completed until the product is shipped.
If you would like your parcel delivered to an address different to that originally specified, please indicate this on the information sheet.