How to measure your body
**Tools You’ll Need**
- Soft measuring tape (flexible, not rigid)
- A mirror (optional, for checking tape alignment)
- Pen and paper to record measurements
- Wear form-fitting clothes (e.g., leggings and a tank top) or undergarments for accuracy.
**Key Body Parts to Measure**
1. Chest/Bust
- Stand straight, arms relaxed.
- Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest/bust, under the armpits.
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor; don’t pull tight.
2. Waist
- Find your natural waistline (above the belly button, narrowest part of the torso).
- Wrap the tape around comfortably—don’t suck in your stomach.
3. Hips
- Stand with feet together.
- Measure around the fullest part of your hips/buttocks.
4. Inseam (for pants)
- Measure from the inner crotch seam down to the floor (barefoot).
- Alternatively, measure a well-fitting pair of pants from crotch to hem.
5. Sleeve Length(for tops/jackets)
- Start at the center back of the neck.
- Run the tape over the shoulder, down the arm to the wrist bone.
6. Neck (for collared shirts)
- Wrap the tape around the base of the neck, leaving room for two fingers.
7. Thigh/Calf(for sport-specific gear)
- Measure the fullest part of the thigh or calf.