noun
dress length; garment length
Refers to the vertical length of a garment, typically from shoulder to hem. Used in fashion and tailoring contexts.
このコートは着丈が長すぎる。
This coat is too long in the body.
着丈を測ってから注文してください。
Please measure the garment length before ordering.
Compound of 着 (ki, 'wearing') + 丈 (take, 'length'). The reading きたけ is a standard kun'yomi compound.