When taking measurements, make sure to hold the tape straight and not too snug to your body. In order to get accurate measurements, look into a full-length mirror to make sure tape is straight or for best results, have someone else take your measurements.
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Neck |
Measure around your neck, putting your finger between your body and tape. |
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Shoulder |
Measure from neck to cap of shoulder. |
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Arm |
Measure from cap of shoulder to wrist. |
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Chest |
Measure around the fullest part of chest or bust for women. |
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Neck to waist |
Measure from back of neck to waist. This is for shorter style tops, jackets, etc. |
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Torso (neck to hips) |
Measure from back of neck to hips. This is for jacket length. |
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Waist |
Measure around your waist where you wear your pants and skirts. |
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Hips |
Measure around the fullest part of your hips. |
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Inseam |
Measure on the inner part of leg from the rise to ankle or pant hemline. |
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Out seam |
Measure on the outer part of leg from the waist to pant hemline. |
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Skirt length |
Measure from the waist to the skirt hemline. |
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Rise |
Measure the distance from pant’s crotch to the waistband. |
