Men’s Ankara Buba and Sokoto Outfit, Traditional African Native Wear

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level and comfortable.

Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other across your back.

Measure around the base of your neck, leaving enough room for comfort.

Measure from the top of your shoulder down to where you want the Buba top to stop.

Measure from the shoulder point down to your preferred sleeve length.

Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.

Measure around the area where the sleeve joins the body.

Measure around your wrist, especially if you want long or fitted sleeves.

Measure around your natural waistline.

Measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Measure around the fullest part of your upper thigh.

Measure around your ankle or the preferred trouser opening.

Measure from your waist down to where you want the trouser to stop.

Measure from the inner thigh down to the trouser hem.

Measure around the knee area, especially if you prefer a more fitted trouser style.