How to measure
Use a soft tape, over light, fitted clothes. Keep the tape snug but not tight, level all round, and read it in centimetres. It's easier if someone helps you.
19 measurements for a woman. Only the ones your garment needs are used.
Standing straight, without shoes.
Around the fullest part of the bust, tape level across the back, under the arms.
Around the natural waist: the narrowest part, above the navel.
Around the fullest part of the hips, feet together.
Across the back, from one shoulder point to the other.
Around the base of the neck, one finger under the tape.
Down the spine, from the bone at the base of the neck to the waist.
Shoulder point, over a slightly bent elbow, to the wrist bone.
Around the fullest part of the upper arm, arm relaxed.
Around the wrist bone.
From the top of the shoulder, by the neck, down to the fullest point of the bust. For blouses.
Around the body just under the bust. For blouses.
From the top of the shoulder, by the neck, straight down to the floor, without shoes. For gowns and anarkalis.
Outside of the leg, from the waist to the ankle bone.
Inside of the leg, from the crotch to the ankle bone.
Around the fullest part of the upper thigh.
Around the knee, leg straight.
Around the fullest part of the calf.
Around the ankle, just above the ankle bone.
Prefer the phone camera? Measure with your camera, or upload a front and side photo.