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How to Take Your Body Measurements: A Step-by-Step Guide

For the most accurate results, it is recommended to have someone help you take these measurements. Use a soft, flexible measuring tape and wear form-fitting clothing or undergarments. Stand straight with your feet together and keep the tape measure snug against your body, but not tight.

Based on the provided image, here is a complete list of the body measurements shown:

  1. Waist Circumference: The measurement around the narrowest part of the torso.

  2. Bust Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the bust.

  3. Under-Bust Circumference: The measurement around the ribcage, just below the bust.

  4. Shoulder to Bust Point: The distance from the top of the shoulder (base of the neck) to the bust point (apex).

  5. Shoulder Width: The distance from one shoulder tip to the other, measured across the back.

  6. Back Width: The measurement across the back from one armpit crease to the other.

  7. Neck Circumference: The measurement around the base of the neck.

  8. Nape to Waist (Back Length): The vertical distance down the spine from the nape of the neck to the natural waistline.

  9. Hip Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the hips and rear.

  10. Bicep Circumference (Upper Arm): The measurement around the fullest part of the upper arm.

  11. Elbow Circumference: The measurement around the elbow joint.

  12. Wrist Circumference: The measurement around the wrist.

  13. Waist to Hip: The vertical distance from the natural waistline down to the hip line.

  14. Thigh Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the upper leg.

  15. Knee Circumference: The measurement around the knee joint.

  16. Calf Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the lower leg.

  17. Inseam to Knee: The vertical distance from the crotch to the knee.

  18. Knee to Ankle: The vertical distance from the knee to the ankle.

  19. Inseam (Full Length): The vertical distance from the crotch to the ankle.

  20. Front Waist Length: The vertical distance from the shoulder/neck point over the bust to the natural waistline.

  21. Total Height: The full vertical measurement from the top of the head to the floor.

How to obtain your measurements
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