How to Take Measurements
Follow the instructions below and take all measurements carefully. Keep the measuring tape close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Step 1 — Tie the cord around your waist.
Tie a cord securely around your natural waist and keep it in place while taking all measurements. -
Measure around the fullest part of the bust. Keep the measuring tape level and close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure around the natural waist at the level of the green cord. Keep the measuring tape horizontal and close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks. Keep the measuring tape horizontal and close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure from the top of the shoulder, through the crotch, and back to the starting point. Keep the measuring tape close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure from the highest point of the shoulder down the front of the body to the green cord at the waist. Keep the measuring tape flat against the body.
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Measure from the highest point of the shoulder down the back of the body to the green cord at the waist. Keep the measuring tape flat against the body.
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Measure from the green cord at the waist down the front of the body to the crotch. Keep the measuring tape close to the body.
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Measure from the green cord at the waist down the back of the body to the crotch. Keep the measuring tape close to the body.
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Measure around the widest part of the upper arm while keeping the arm relaxed. Keep the measuring tape close to the body without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure from the top of the shoulder down along the outside of the arm to the wrist. Keep the arm relaxed and slightly bent.
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Measure around the base of the neck. Keep the measuring tape close to the skin without pulling it too tightly.
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Measure from the cord at the waist straight down along the outside of the leg to the floor. Keep the leg straight and the measuring tape close to the body.
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Measure from the crotch straight down along the inside of the leg to the floor. Keep the leg straight and the measuring tape close to the body.
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Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of the foot. Keep it close to the foot without squeezing it too tightly.