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How
to Measure for the Right Size
Listed
Alphabetically
Bust
With arms relaxed down at sides, measure around fullest part of bust,
under arms keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Chest
With arms relaxed down at sides, measure chest just under arms, across
shoulder blades keeping tape parallel to the floor.
Dress Length
Measure from highest point of shoulder down.
Gloves
Measure around hand at fullest part with thumb extended.
Hats
Measure around head with tape above brow ridges.
Height
Stand with normal posture (barefoot) on a hard, flat surface. Measure from
top of head down.
Hips
With feet together, measure around the fullest part of the body at the top
of the legs. Please note: hips are about 8" below natural waist.
(Petite 7½" below; Regular 8" below; Tall 8½" below.)
Inseam
Measure pants that fit you well, from the inside crotch seam to the hem.
Natural Waist
Bend to one sidethe natural crease that appears is your waist. Stand
straight, measure around natural waistline, careful not to pull the tape
too tight.
Neck
Measure around fullest part, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Skirt Length
Measure from waist down. Please note: all skirts are measured from center
front. Skirts with waistbands are measured from seam down. Skirts without
waistbands are measured from top down.
Sleeve
With arm relaxed at side and elbow slightly bent, measure from center back
of neck, over point of shoulder, and down outside of arm past elbow to
wrist. (Ask a friend to help you.)
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Measuring
Tips
For
the best results, take your measurements over your undergarments (do not
measure over shirts and trousers).
If you fall between two
sizes, order the next size larger or smaller based on the particular
garment or the type of fit you prefer.
Rise is the measurement
from crotch to top of waistband.
Ask a friend to help you
out. It may be easier and more accurate.
Since measuring tapes tend
to slide easily and are difficult to keep level, try using a piece of
string or yarn. Place your fingers at the start and end points, keeping
the string level to the floor. Then, measure the distance between the two
points.
Make a note of your
measurements so you don't forget them.
Print the size charts so
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