How to Measure Your Neck Circumference

For leather collar/chokers

Measuring your neck circumference is imperative when choosing the right collar/choker size. We create our collars with the given neck circumference as the smallest size with two additional inches of room. Ex. 12" neck circumference, collar will be made to 12"-14".

What You'll Need

• Flexible Measuring Tape: A soft, flexible tape measure (like those used for sewing) is ideal. If you don't have one, you can use a piece of string or ribbon and then measure the string with a rigid ruler or construction tape measure.
• Mirror (Optional but Recommended): A mirror can help you ensure the tape is level and in the correct position.
• Pen and Paper (Optional): To jot down your measurement.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Stand Up Straight: Begin by standing or sitting upright with your head facing forward in a relaxed, neutral position. Avoid tilting your head up or down.
2. Locate the Correct Spot: The neck circumference should be measured at the midpoint of your neck, just below the Adam's apple (for men) or at the narrowest part of your neck (for women). This will be where you want the collar/choker to sit comfortably.
3. Position the Measuring Tape:

• Wrap the flexible measuring tape around your neck.
• Ensure the tape is snug but not tight. You should be able to comfortably place one finger between the tape and your neck.
• Make sure the tape is level all the way around your neck. Use a mirror if needed to check the back.
• Read the Measurement:
• Bring the end of the tape measure around to meet the rest of the tape at the front of your neck.
• Read the number where the tape overlaps. This is your neck circumference.

If you are between sizes, it's best to round up to ensure you have additional room for breathing/eating/weight fluctuations etc.

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Slip Chain Choker/Collar Measurement Guide:

Take a tape measure and wrap it around the largest part of the head.

Take the circumference of the head and add +2"- 3" to ensure that the chain will adequately fit. Length of the slip chain includes the heart/O-ring/cat rings. 

If you're not able to take a head measurement, 26" is the average size that fits most.

Directions: Thread the chain through one of the two larger rings, just like actual animal slip chains and pull over head. Please note that if you do not purchase the correct size, you will not be able to put it over the head! 

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Classic Circlet Measurement Guide:

Using a measuring tape, wrap it around the base of the neck and add an additional 1"-3" depending on how loose or fit you would prefer the circlet to be made to.

Circlet will measure to the length given with the clasp. 

• Ex. 13" base of neck, write in 14", 15", or 16" depending on how close or loose you would prefer it to be.

If you are between sizes, it's best to round up to ensure you have additional room for breathing/eating/weight fluctuations etc.

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Classic Cufflet Measurement Guide:

Using a measuring tape, wrap it around the wrist or ankle and add an additional 0.5"-1.5" depending on how loose or fit you would prefer the cufflet to be made to.

Circlet will measure to the length given with the clasp. 

• Ex. 6" wrist/ankle size, write in 6.5", 7", or 7.5" depending on how close or loose you would prefer it to be.