Stand straight and relax your body
Use a soft measuring tape
Measure your waist at the narrowest point, usually above the belly button and below the ribs
Keep the tape snug but not tight
Keep the tape level all the way around
Breathe normally and do not suck in your stomach
Measure your hips at the widest part of your buttocks
Keep the tape level all the way around your hips
Record both measurements in inches or centimeters
Repeat the measurements for accuracy