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:
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Waist Circumference: The measurement around the narrowest part of the torso.
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Bust Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the bust.
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Under-Bust Circumference: The measurement around the ribcage, just below the bust.
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Shoulder to Bust Point: The distance from the top of the shoulder (base of the neck) to the bust point (apex).
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Shoulder Width: The distance from one shoulder tip to the other, measured across the back.
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Back Width: The measurement across the back from one armpit crease to the other.
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Neck Circumference: The measurement around the base of the neck.
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Nape to Waist (Back Length): The vertical distance down the spine from the nape of the neck to the natural waistline.
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Hip Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the hips and rear.
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Bicep Circumference (Upper Arm): The measurement around the fullest part of the upper arm.
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Elbow Circumference: The measurement around the elbow joint.
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Wrist Circumference: The measurement around the wrist.
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Waist to Hip: The vertical distance from the natural waistline down to the hip line.
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Thigh Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the upper leg.
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Knee Circumference: The measurement around the knee joint.
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Calf Circumference: The measurement around the fullest part of the lower leg.
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Inseam to Knee: The vertical distance from the crotch to the knee.
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Knee to Ankle: The vertical distance from the knee to the ankle.
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Inseam (Full Length): The vertical distance from the crotch to the ankle.
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Front Waist Length: The vertical distance from the shoulder/neck point over the bust to the natural waistline.
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Total Height: The full vertical measurement from the top of the head to the floor.
