To obtain proper measurements you should have someone else take your measurements for you,
or print out this page and take it to a local tailor or alteration/dry cleaning shop
and have them take your measurements for you. They may charge a small fee, but it is well
worth it for a properly fitted garment. In the case you are having a friend take your
measurements, take each measurement three times and give the average measurement
To
begin, tie a string snugly around your natural waist. This is usually just above the belly
button. This will be used as a marker for taking the vertical measurements.
When taking the round measurements
it is very important to make certain the tape measure is very horizontal. It should not
rise up or dip down around the body. Also, measurements should be taken snug to the skin,
but not tight. If measurements are taken over clothing, be sure the clothes are very thin,
do not take measurements over bulky clothes, i.e. jeans, sweaters, oversized shirts, etc..
Please give measurements in inches.
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