👗 For Women:

• Neck:

The circumference around the base of the neck where a shirt collar would naturally sit.

                     How to Measure:

1. Wrap the measuring tape around the neck, starting from the base.
2. Leave a finger’s width inside the tape to allow for comfort.
3. Ensure the tape is level and not too tight.

• Armhole:

The circumference around the shoulder socket — where the sleeve will attach to the bodice.

                   How to Measure:

3. Start at the top of the shoulder.
4. Bring the tape around the armpit and back to the starting point, forming a loop around the armhole.
5. Keep the arm relaxed at the side while measuring.

• Sleeve Length:

The length from the shoulder point to the wrist bone.

                      How to Measure:

1. Place the tape at the shoulder seam (where a sleeve would begin).
2. Measure down the arm to the wrist.
3. Keep the arm slightly bent for accuracy.

• Skirt Length:

The vertical length from the waist to the desired hemline of the skirt.

                       How to Measure:

1. Place the tape at the natural waistline (the narrowest part of the torso).
2. Measure down to the preferred skirt length (e.g., knee, calf, or ankle).
3. Stand upright while measuring for a straight and accurate line.

• Thigh:

The circumference of the upper thigh, just below the buttocks.

                     How to Measure:

1. Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of the thigh.
2. Keep the tape horizontal and snug but not tight.
3. Measure both thighs to ensure symmetry (if needed).

• Knee:

The circumference around the knee cap area.

                       How to Measure:

1. Stand upright with legs straight but relaxed.
2. Wrap the tape around the center of the knee cap.
3. Ensure the tape is horizontal and not tight.

• Full Body Length:

The vertical length from the top of the shoulder down to the ankle or desired hemline.

                        How to Measure:

1. Start at the top of the shoulder (near the neck).
2. Measure down through the bust, waist, and hips to the desired end point (e.g., ankle or floor).
3. Make sure the person stands tall and straight for accuracy.

• Bust:

The circumference around the fullest part of the chest/bust.

                         How to Measure:

1. Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of the bust.
2. Ensure the tape is level all the way around and not too tight.
3. Keep arms relaxed at the sides while measuring.

• Waist:

The circumference of the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the belly button.

                     How to Measure:

1. Find the natural waist (bend slightly to the side — where the body creases is the natural waistline).
2. Wrap the tape around this point, keeping it parallel to the floor.
3. Don’t pull too tight; allow the tape to rest comfortably.

• Hips:

The circumference around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks.

                       How to Measure:

1. Stand with feet together.
2. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of the hips/bottom (usually about 7–9 inches below the waist).
3. Ensure the tape stays horizontal and flat against the body.

• Shoulder Width:

The distance from one shoulder bone (acromion) to the other across the upper back.

                     How to Measure:

1. Place one end of the tape at the tip of one shoulder (where the sleeve seam typically sits).
2. Stretch the tape across the back to the same point on the opposite shoulder.
3. Keep the tape slightly curved along the shoulder line, not straight across the neck.

• Arm Length:

The distance from the shoulder seam to the wrist bone.

                   How to Measure:

1. With the arm slightly bent, start at the shoulder point (where a shirt sleeve begins).
2. Measure down the outer arm, past the elbow, to the wrist bone.
3. Bending the elbow slightly mimics how the arm will be when worn.

• Inseam:

The vertical length from the top of the inner thigh down to the ankle.

                    How to Measure:

1. Stand with feet slightly apart.
2. Measure from the crotch seam (or top of inner thigh) to the desired pant length – typically the bottom of the ankle.
3. It’s helpful to wear fitted trousers or use a second person for accuracy