GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. For the most accurate results, ask a friend to assist you.
2. Use a flexible measuring tape and measure in centimeters (cm).
3. Take measurements 1-4 parallel to the floor, and around the entire body.
4. Pull the measuring tape as tightly as possible.
5. Wear a sports bra, normal bra, or similar supportive undergarment for bust measurements.
SHORT & MIDI BINDERS
Using the diagram below, take the following measurements:
1. High Bust: Measure all around the body, underneath the armpits, and where the top of the armhole would be.
2. Full Bust: Measure all around the body, over the fullest part of the bust, and over the nipples.
3. Under Bust: Measure all around the body, below the bust, and underneath the chest tissue.
4. Waist: Measure all around the body, at the narrowest part of the waist.
5. Shoulder-to-Waist: Measure from the top to the shoulder where it meets the neck (use your shirt seam as a guide), all the way down to where you measured your waist.
6. Shoulder Total: Measure from tip of shoulder bone to tip of shoulder bone.
SHORT & MIDI BINDERS
TALL BINDERS
Using the diagram below, take the following measurements:
1. High Bust: Measure all around the body, underneath the armpits, and where the top of the armhole would be.
2. Full Bust: Measure all around the body, over the fullest part of the bust, and over the nipples.
3. Under Bust: Measure all around the body, below the bust, and underneath the chest tissue.
4. Waist: Measure all around the body, at the narrowest part of the waist.
5. Shoulder-to-Waist: Measure from the top to the shoulder where it meets the neck (use your shirt seam as a guide), all the way down to where you measured your waist.
6. Shoulder Total: Measure from tip of shoulder bone to tip of shoulder bone.
7. High Hip: Measure all around the body, roughly 3 inches (7.5cm) down from the point where your waist was measured, or at the top of the hips.
8. Low Hip/Seat: Measure all around the body, at the widest part of the seat or buttocks, or roughly 9 inches (22cm) down from the waist point.
9. Shoulder-to-Low Hip: Measure from the top to the shoulder where it meets the neck (use your shirt seam as a guide), all the way down to where the Low Hip/Seat measurement was taken. This measurement is also the complete torso length.
