How to Take Measurements for Clothes?

Use a flexible measuring tape

Wear fitted clothing or measure over underwear

Stand straight and relaxed

Keep the tape level and snug, not tight

Measure chest/bust around the fullest part

Measure waist at the narrowest part

Measure hips around the fullest part

Measure shoulders from one shoulder edge to the other

Measure sleeve length from shoulder to wrist

Measure inseam from crotch to ankle

Measure outseam from waist to ankle

Measure neck around the base of the neck

Measure thigh around the fullest part

Measure arm around the fullest part of the bicep

Measure wrist around the wrist bone

Record all measurements in inches or centimeters

Double-check each measurement for accuracy

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