How to Measure

Imagine a world where all your clothes fit perfectly, are flattering and comfortable to wear! That is the reality when shopping for unique, custom-made clothing from our African boutique online.

Ordering our made to measure garments is easy and enjoyable, as you get the opportunity to customize the different design features! To purchase our custom-made clothing online, you will need to measure a shirt, pair of trousers/pants, or shorts that you like the fit of at home.

All you need to take your accurate measurements is a fabric tape measure. Click on the links below to view our ‘How to Measure Guides’ for each product and follow our simple step-by-step instructions:

Men’s Made to Measure Clothing

Long Sleeve Shirt

Short Sleeve Shirt

Pants (Trousers)

Shorts

Women’s Made to Measure Clothing

Long Sleeve Shirt

3/4 Sleeve Shirt

Short Sleeve Shirt

Pants (Trousers)

Shorts

If you have any questions about how to measure or require assistance then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We will be more than happy to help! You can also visit our frequently asked questions page for further information about our made to measure tailoring service.

 

Kitenge Store short sleeve African print custom made shirt chest measurement example using a fabric tape measure

Measuring the chest of a shirt that fits you well at home

All Kitenge garments are made using the finest, authentic African wax print fabrics sourced from and produced on the African continent using locally grown 100% cotton. Once your made to measure clothing order is received, our highly-skilled tailors in Tanzania, East Africa, cut the fabric and carefully handcraft your one of a kind garment(s) with love.

 

African menswear tailor making made to measure shirts by Kitenge Store Tanzania

Kitenge’s talented African menswear tailor, Emile, making an African print shirt in Tanzania

Worldwide Shipping 

We ship our custom-made clothing all over the world by courier from Japan to Europe and the US. Our current lead-time is just 1-2 weeks but you can also upgrade to ‘Fast Track‘ shipping to jump to the front of the production queue to guarantee faster delivery. Your order will be made and shipped within 5 working days instead. The estimated shipping time from Tanzania is usually around 2-5 working days by DHL.

Perfect Fit Guarantee

Perfect fit guarantee mtm clothing If you’re not 100% satisfied with the fit of your first custom-made garment(s) then you will be covered by our Perfect Fit Guarantee. In the unlikely event that the garment does not fit you well then we will pay a local tailor to adjust or send you a replacement for free. However, if our above ‘How to Measure’ guides are carefully followed, when taking your measurements at home, then this should not be necessary.

The fit of your made to measure garments is really important to us, as you will be more likely to wear your Kitenge clothing regularly for many years to come! We strongly believe that ‘loved clothes last’ and are proud to support the ethical and sustainable fashion movement.

 

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