The following guide explains the basic measurements required when choosing your size. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SIZE CHARTS ABOVE
You should use a tape measure if you have one or a piece of string or
ribbon that will not stretch and a ruler if not. You shouldn't pull the
tape too tight or try and suck in your stomach when measuring.
Ladies
Bust
Measure over the fullest point of the bust, under the arms and around the widest part of the back.
Waist
Measure around the thinnest point of the waist, this may not be where
you normally wear skirts and trousers as different garments sit lower
or higher depending on the style.
The measurement many people believe to be their waist measurment is in
fact the lower waist or upper hip, measured just above the hip bone, this measurement
is usually around 5 inches (12.5cm) larger than the true waist. If you
are buying trousers or skirts to be worn as hipsters you should use
the lower waist measurement
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of the buttocks, not around the top of the hip bone.
Men
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms and around the widest part of the back.
Waist
Measure around the thinnest point of the waist, this may not be where
you normally wear trousers as different garments sit lower or higher
depending on the style.
The measurement many people believe to be their waist measurment is in
fact the upper hip, measured just above the hip bone, this measurement
is usually around 5 inches (12.5cm) larger than the true waist. If you
are buying trousers to be worn low you should use this measurement
Please note the charts above are only a guide and sizing can vary slightly between manufacturers, styles and products.
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