Measurement Guide

Follow these guides when comparing your measurements to product listings. It's best to select a like item in shape and fabrication instead of your body because you want to leave room for ease. Measure garment layed flat and smoothed out, then double.

Bust

Measure from armpit side seam across to the other side seam and double.

Waist

Measure from the smallest part of the garment torso from side seam to side seam and double. Also known as the natural waist.

Hip

Measure the widest part of the garment below the waist from seam to seam and double. Typically where the pockets begin but not always, use your best judgement depending on garment.

Length

Measure from the top most seam at the neck to the longest part of the garment at the hem.

Shoulder

Measure in a straight line from top shoulder seam to other shoulder seam.

Sleeve Length

Measure from the neck to shoulder seam and from the shoulder seam to cuff and combine.

Waist - bottoms

Measure the waistband from side seam to side seam and double.

Rise

Measure the inner crotch seam to top of waistband at the center seam. This measurement plays a crucial role in how pants and denim will fit.

I typically start by comparing rise before the waist since the lower the rise, the lower it will sit and the wider the waist measurement will be on most body shapes.