Let’s start by measuring your body

1. Keep the tape firm against your body, but not too tight. The general rule is close but comfortable - not tight and not loose.

2. For more accuracy, measure your body wearing the underwear you would like to wear with the particular garment.

3. Stand in front of a mirror to ensure the measuring tape's position around your body is horizontal, especially around your bust, waist and hips.

4. Don’t have a tape? Use a piece of string and measure the string with a ruler.

5. Use your exact measurements when selecting your size.

6. You can always ask a friend for help or go to a tailor!

Measuring dresses, tops & outerwear

1. Length

Length is measured from the highest point on the neck seam straight down to the bottom hemline.

2. Shoulders

Measuring your shoulders can help you find your body shape and your clothes might fit you better if you know your shoulder width. Just measure the points that sit above your armpits and go end to end with a straight tape measure. For dress length, run the tape measure from the end of your shoulder to where the hem will sit.

3. Sleeve length

Sleeve length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder seam along the outside edge to the cuff.

4. Bicep

The bicep is measured from the underarm seam to the outside edge of the sleeve, perpendicular to the length of the sleeve, and doubled.

5. Bust

Measure the circumference of your body around the fullest part of your bust, from one underarm seam to the other and then double it.

Measuring bottoms

6. Waist

Try to measure around the natural waistline, which is the narrowest part of your waist, and keep the tape a bit loose.

7. Rise

Measure the distance from the crotch following the front seam to the waistline.

8. Hips

Measure around the fullest part of the hips. Take several measurements in this region and use the biggest one to make sure you get it right.

9. Inside leg

Run the tape from the top of the inside leg down to the ankle bone, to measure the length of your legs.