Place a narrow belt or cord round your waist so that it sits exactly on your waistline without being pulled in or hanging loose. Taking measurements for mens clothing 1.
Body Measurements
Take body measurements for clothing. Start with the neck for shirts. Bras are sized using a unique system based on two measurements of the bust area. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest. Place the tape measure in the center of your chest at the. Take a chest measurement at the widest part of your chest. Given your asymmetrical body shape you will be asked to take the measurements of both limb circumference.
It is better to wear fitted clothes when measuring. Absolutely no baggy clothes. Measure around the base of your neck where the collar generally falls. Before taking your measurements strip down to your underwear. Many measurements are made starting from this line. What you should measure chest or bust.
Some general guidelines for taking body measurements the person being measured should stand straight on both feet feet some 15 cms apart. Except for the back length you should avoid using the measurements of garments that fit you submit your body measurements only. Measure all around the body total circumference. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. This measurement is used for tops and dresses. For measuring use a flexible tape measure 150200 cm long.
You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. This measurement is used. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. A guide to taking measurements for a mens suit. Have a friend take a sleeve.
This will ensure a more precise fit.