How to Take Basic Body Measurements

Where to measureHow to measureBody
High BustTo be measured above the bust 
Full BustMeasure around the fullest part of the bust and in line with the bra band at the back 
BackLocate the shoulder points and measure across the points 
Shoulder WidthLocate the shoulder point, by lifting your arms up and down. Take the measurement from your natural neckline to the shoulder point 
Center BackFrom the catch at the back of the necklace to waist 
Arm-holeMeasure loosely around the armhole 
Sleeve Length fullMeasure at arm bent at 45-degree, and measure length to the wrist 
Sleeve ¾, or shortMeasure at arm bent at 45-degree, and measure l to desire length 
Upper Arm WidthMeasure at arm bent at 45-degree, and measure at the fullest part of the upper arm 
Lower Arm WidthMeasure at arm bent at 45-degree, and measure at the forearm part of the upper arm 
WaistMeasure about 3” below natural waist 
Waist to HipMeasure from Waist to hip, this measurement is usually between 7” to 9” 
HipMeasure around the fullest part of the hip 
ThighAround the fullest part of thigh, you should take sitting down 
Crotch length – FullMeasure from natural waist in the back through the legs, to the front of natural waist 
Skirt or pants lengthMeasure length from waist to desired length 
Dress, Top & Jacket lengthMeasure from clasp on your necklace to desire length 
Neck (Men)Measure around the base of neck where collar sits 
Chest (Men)Measure under the arms around the fullest part of the chest 
Waist (Men)Measure narrowest part of the waist 
Pant (inside leg)Measure from crotch point to the ankle