Method 2. Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your bust. Start by holding the end of the tape measure at the center front of your body, in line with the fullest part of your bust. Pass the tape under your arm and wrap it around your back. Bring it back to meet the end in the front. Pinch the tape measure at the meeting point and record this number as your bust measurement on your reference sheet. Take your underbust measurement by wrapping the tape around the base of your bra.
For the underbust measurement, align the tape measure with the part of your chest that sits directly under your breasts, where the bottom of your bra sits. Use the same technique of placing the tape measure at the center front, wrapping it around your back, under your arms, and pinching the tape where it meets the end in the front.
Calculate your bra size by subtracting the underbust from the bust measurement. To figure out your cup measurement, round up your bust measurement to the nearest whole number, in inches. Then subtract the underbust number from your rounded-up bust number. Use the difference to gauge your cup size. Therefore your bra size is 34B. Add one cup size for each additional inch of difference.
Extend the measuring tape along your bent arm to find your sleeve length. Ask a friend to assist you with this one. Stand with your elbow bent at a degree angle with your hand resting on your hip. Instruct your friend to hold the end of the tape measure at the center of the base of your neck at the back. Have them extend the tape measure to your outer shoulder, down over your elbow, and down to your wrist.
They can stop at your wrist bone. Record this number as your sleeve length. The sleeve length measurement is used for certain types of formal and custom-made shirts or blouses. You can also extend your bent arm out in front like a doll for this measurement. It just needs to be positioned at 90 degrees.
Measure your upper arm circumference for your bicep measurement. Hold your arm down at your side, keeping it slightly away from your body. Wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your upper arm. Where the ends meet, record this as your bicep or upper arm measurement. Keep the tape measure somewhat taut, but do not let it dig into your skin. Make sure you can slip 1 or 2 fingers behind the tape for comfort. If you have especially large muscles, you may want to record an unflexed and flexed version of this measurement.
Check the distance between your shoulders at the back for your shoulder width. Stand upright with good posture and relaxed shoulders. Have a friend assist you by holding one end of the tape measure at the outer edge of one shoulder.
Instruct them to draw the tape across your back and over to the outer edge of the other shoulder. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor. Record this distance as your shoulder width. But keep your elbows close to your body as you pinch the tape to determine the measurement.
Follow the same process in the front for your front shoulder width. Measure the distance between your armpits for the low chest or low shoulder length. A friend can help you take this measurement. Ask them to position the end of the tape measure at the point where your arm connects with your torso.
This is known as the armscye. Then instruct them to pass the tape across your lower shoulder blades at the back, bringing to the armscye at the other side. They should hold it parallel to the ground. Record the distance as your low shoulder or low chest measurement. Think of the armscye as the armhole on a t-shirt.
This measurement is sometimes called armscye-to-armscye measurement, and can be taken at the front and back of your torso.
Stand in front of a full-length mirror with your back straight and your shoulders relaxed. Extend the tape measure from the middle of the shoulder blades, at the base of one arm to the other. This will also be the distance from the center of one armhole to the other. Keep the tape parallel to the floor. Take your shoulder-to-waist measurements for a bodice. Stand with your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.
Have them extend the tape measure down across your bust until they reach your natural waist. Have your friend take your shoulder-to-waist measurements from the front and back sides of your body.
For additional detail, take your nape-to-waist measurement in a similar way. Start with the tape at the base of your neck in the back, and bring it to your natural waist. These measurements may be used for custom tops, blazers and tailored dresses.
Measure your dress length from your shoulder to your desired hemline. Stand with your back straight and your legs hip-width apart. Do not take this measurement around the waistband of your clothing, or where your hands fall when you "put your hands on your hips.
With one arm down at a slight angle, start from the corner of the shoulder and measure down to where you'd like your sleeve to end. You can also use a shirt that already fits you well. Just lay it flat and measure from the corner shoulder seam to the end of the cuff. This measurement is taken from the base of the neck down to where you would like the jacket hem to end. Simply mark where your measurements fall on the string and then measure that length with a metal measuring tape, ruler or other item of known measurement a standard piece of paper, dollar bill, etc.
But how do you ensure you have your measurements right? Measurements are so often taken for granted, but they are a crucial part of so many aspects of life. Take medicine for example. If you have an illness that requires medication, you must ensure you take the proper amount to get better. When you bake, you have to carefully distribute ingredients to ensure just the right taste and texture.
Measurements in clothing have become even more important in recent years, thanks to our growing love of online shopping. Most people have a rough idea of what size they are an 8, 10, 12, 14 for example, or a small, medium, or large. The more you know about your body, the better you can dress it. Keep your measurements written down, and refer to them when shopping or ordering custom-made apparel.
Store them in your phone or purse, so you have them handy wherever you go. The best way to get accurate measurements is to have them professionally taken. This is especially important for woman and bra sizes, which can be tricky to fit without being being tried on.
LookSmart Alterations has over 25 years experience in alterations, tailoring and repairs, and have store locations right across Australia. For men, taking your own measurements is about paying attention to a few key areas. For pants and slacks it requires height, waist size, and inseam measurements, while shirts focus on chest size, sleeve length and neck size. Like men, your key areas to measure will be your chest, waist, hips and inseam.
If you plan on wearing collared shirts and blouses, add neck size and sleeve length to this list as well. To get started, all you need is a soft tape measure and a notepad and pencil to jot the measurements down as you go. Dresses come in all kinds of lengths, however, from mini dresses and above knee dresses to below the knee, mid-calf, ballerina, ankle and floor length dresses.
If you were measuring a mini dress that has sleeves you would start with the shoulder near the side of your neck and measure to mid-thigh. This is the measurement from your ankle to your groin, when you stand with your legs straight.
If possible, ask a friend to help you. This can also be measured on a pair of pants with the proper length. Measure your size — Women Here is a great guide on how to take your measurements.
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