The highest shoulder point is the exact spot where the shoulder seam meets the neckline on a garment or a body. Patternmakers and tailors use this landmark as the starting point for measuring total garment length, chest drop, and armhole depth. It ensures vertical measurements remain consistent across different necklines and collar styles.
Heard on the job
Measure the front length from the HSP straight down to the hem edge.
Insider tip
Always measure from the HSP rather than the center back when dealing with scooped or asymmetrical necklines.
Also heard as
- highest shoulder point