Women’s Measurement Guide
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Women’s Measurement Guide
Accurate measurements help us achieve the right fit for shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, jackets and trousers.
Measurement key
Match each number on the illustration to the description below. Take all measurements in centimetres, using a soft tape measure without pulling it tight.
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level and avoiding compression.
Waist
Measure around the natural waist, standing upright and relaxed.
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat.
Shoulder width
Measure across the back, from one shoulder point to the other.
Sleeve length
Measure from the top of the shoulder to the wrist, with the arm slightly bent.
Back length
Measure from the base of the neck down to the natural waist.
Lower-body waist
Measure at the point where the skirt or trousers will sit.
Hip measurement
Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat.
Thigh
Measure around the fullest part of the thigh.
Knee
Measure around the knee with the leg relaxed.
Skirt or trouser length
Measure from the waist to the desired hem, according to the garment.
Inside leg
Measure from the crotch to the desired trouser hem, along the inside of the leg.