How to take measurements of women's clothing
How to Take Measurements of Women's Clothing: Step-by-Step Instructions for an Online Store
You can be satisfied with your online shopping experience only if you choose the right size. Knowing the right measurement methods will help you choose the perfect clothes that will fit your figure well. In this article, we will tell you how to take accurate measurements of women's clothing so that you can easily find your perfect size.
Preparing for measurements
Before you start measuring, there are a few important things to consider:
Choose the Right Tool: For measurements, you'll need a measuring tape. It should be soft and flexible to wrap around your body easily.
Dress Properly: For accurate measurements, it is better to remove outerwear or wear thin clothes that do not make it difficult to measure.
Stand up correctly: Remain in a natural and straight posture, without muscle tension, for the most accurate measurements.
Step-by-step guide to measuring women's clothing
1. Choose your basic measurements
1.1 Chest circumference
How to measure: Wrap a measuring tape around the widest part of your chest. Keep the tape horizontal and parallel to the floor.
Location: Measure across the largest parts of the chest and shoulder blades. Do not tighten the tape too much, it should rest easily on the skin.
Why it matters: Your chest circumference determines your bra size and the fit of your outerwear.
1.2 Waist circumference
How to measure: Find your natural waistline (usually located between your ribcage and stomach). Wrap the tape around this part of your waist.
Location: Your waist may be visible when you bend to the side, or you can find it by using your finger to run it down your sides.
Why it matters: Waist circumference determines the size of belts, skirts, and dresses.
1.3 Hip circumference
How to measure: Measure the widest part of your hips, holding the tape horizontally and parallel to the floor.
Location: Hips are usually measured just below the waist, near the top of the thighs.
Why it matters: Hip circumference affects the size of pants, jeans, and dresses.
1.4 Back length
How to measure: Measure from the top of the shoulder (usually at the base of the neck) to the lower back or along the bottom of the garment.
Location: The measurement should be straight from the neck to the waist or lower back.
Why it matters: Back length is used to determine the length of tops, dresses, and jackets.
1.5 Sleeve length
How to measure: Measure from the shoulder (just above the joint) to the wrist.
Location: The sleeve should be measured along the arm with the arm slightly bent at the elbow.
Why it matters: Sleeve length is important for selecting shirts, blouses and jackets.
1.6 Leg Length
How to measure: Measure from the hip or waistband to the heel.
Location: The measurement should be straight from the top of the thigh to the tip of the toes.
Why it matters: Leg length is important for fitting pants and jeans.
Size chart: What measurements are needed to choose the right size
Measurement How to measure How to measure for...
Chest circumference The widest part of the chest Tops, blouses, dresses, bras
Waist circumference The narrowest part of the waist Skirts, pants, belts
Hip circumference The widest part of the hips Jeans, pants, skirts
Back length From the base of the neck to the lower back Tops, dresses, jackets
Sleeve length From shoulder to wrist Shirts, blouses, jackets
Leg length From hip or waist to heel Pants, jeans
Recommendations for Accurate Measurement
Ask someone to help you: It's ideal to have someone help you to make your measurements more accurate.
Do Not Pull the Tape: The tape should be loose on the skin without dragging.
Measure Yourself in the Morning: Measurements are best done in the morning when you are not full and tired.
How to Find Your Size in the Online Store Sizing Chart
After you have taken all the necessary measurements, compare them with the size chart provided by the online store. It is usually located on the product page or in a separate section of the site. Choose a size according to your measurements and the table that indicates the range of measurements for each size.
Size chart for women's clothing
РозмірОкружність Грудей (см)Окружність Талії (см)Окружність Стегон (см)Довжина Рукава (см)Довжина Спини (см)Довжина Ноги (см)
| S | 84-89 | 64-69 | 89-94 | 57-58 | 36-37 | 78-80 |
| M | 90-95 | 70-75 | 95-100 | 58-59 | 37-38 | 80-82 |
| L | 96-101 | 76-81 | 101-106 | 59-60 | 38-39 | 82-84 |
| XL | 102-107 | 82-87 | 107-112 | 60-61 | 39-40 | 84-86 |
| XXL | 108-113 | 88-93 | 113-118 | 61-62 | 40-41 | 86-88 |