Body measurements

Knowledge of your precise bust waist hip and inseam measurements is the key to having perfectly tailored clothes. Dont pull the tape measure. Measure the circumference of your waist. Maybe you immediately recognized your body type in this list of categories maybe you didnt. Measure under your armpits around your shoulder blades and over the fullest part of your bust. Waist size the smallest circumference measured around the natural waist just above the belly button.

Our womens size chart gives you a step by step guide to measuring your body as well as a height range to help you determine whether you fall into the petite average or tall category for apparel. How to take measurements for women. Measure around your natural waistline. Both the fit and length charts are simply guidelines. Curvy the curvy section ideally caters to women whose waist measurements are at least 7 inches smaller than their chest measurements and hip measurement that are 10 inches or more greater than their waistline. If you want a little help you can always take your measurements and use those figures to help guide.

Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. The length chart provides average lengths for childrens womens and mens garments. Approximately 6 15cm more than your actual bustchest measurement. After you get your measurements consult the womens size guide to figure out which size will offer the best fit. Measure around the chest at the fullest point of the bust. For individual body differences changes can be made in body and sleeve lengths when appropriate.

With arm relaxed at your side and slightly bent measure from center back neck over point of shoulder down the outside of the arm to the wrist. Stand with your back straight in front of a mirror to make sure that you measure correctly and that the tape measure is kept level. Other measurements including shoulder width and sleeve length are handy to know as. To find your correct size use a tape measure and take these measurements. Use the tape to circle. Measure the circumference of your chest.

Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. High hip size the circumference of the upper swell of the hip over the pelvic region. Bust size the circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts while wearing a properly fitted bra.