How To Take Measurements
To take the measurements you will need a measuring tape, a notepad to insert the measurements and a pen. Of course, depending on the garment you will have to order, you will need more or less measurements. If you are ordering the CUSTOM-MADE garment and not in standard size, the measurements you will take must be written in the notes box when ordering.
It is advisable to have another person take the measurements, or if you are alone, to stand in front of the mirror so that you can keep everything under control. Get into a natural, upright position and breathe normally.
Make sure that the clothing you are wearing is close to the body and does not distort the measurements you are taking.
IMPORTANT: wear the bra you will wear with the garment you are ordering. If it is a long skirt or a long dress, wear the shoes you want to match the garment.
Always keep the tape close to your body, but don't squeeze it or keep it too loose.
For sleeveless tops and tank tops the measurements to be taken are: chest circumference, bust circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, shoulder width, bust length, breast width, waist length front and neckline depth
For blouses, shirts, blouses and tops with sleeves the measurements to take are: chest circumference, bust circumference, waist circumference, hips circumference, shoulder width, bust length, bust width, front waist length, neckline depth, bicep circumference, wrist circumference and sleeve length
For shorts and trousers the measurements to be taken are: waist circumference, hips circumference, total crotch and pant length
For skirts the measurements to be taken are: waist circumference, hips circumference and skirt length
For dresses the measurements to take are: chest circumference, bust circumference, underbust circumference, waist circumference, hips circumference, shoulder width, bust length, bust width, front waist length, front and back neckline depth, bicep circumference, wrist circumference, sleeve length and skirt length
Let's get started! As a first step, wrap a ribbon or elastic around your waist. The waist is the narrowest part of it and is generally found above the navel
Chest circumference: pass the tape measure over the breasts and under the arms
Bust circumference: Wrap the tape measure around the most protruding part of the bust
Underbust circumference: wrap the tape measure around the body under the bust
Waist circumference: wrap the tape measure around your waist, in correspondence with the ribbon previously wrapped around it
Hips circumference: wrap the tape measure around the most protruding part of the hips
Breast length: starting from the highest point of the shoulder to the most protruding part of the breast
Waist length: starting from the highest point of the shoulder, passing over the bust and reaching the waist, in correspondence with the ribbon
Breast width: it is taken from the most protruding point of the breast to the other
Shoulder width in front
Front neckline depth: starting from the highest point up to the desired depth
Back neckline depth: starting from the highest point up to the desired depth
Bicep circumference:
Wrist circumference:
Sleeve length:
Total crotch: starting from the front waistline, passing between the legs and reaching the rear waistline
Pants / skirt length: starting from the waist up to the desired length. Remember to stand straight as you take this measurement, without bending forward
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