It can be a little nerve-racking buying clothing online, especially vintage clothing (which is generally non-returnable) without being able to try things on. The best thing you can do to ensure a good fit is to properly measure yourself and keep your measurements handy when you're shopping online. It took me some time to figure out how to get accurate measurements, so I figured I'd share what I've learned!
First off, you'll want to use a dressmaker's tape measure and measure over undergarments.
BUST:
How you measure - measure over the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra.
How the seller measures - garment laid flat and measured from armpit to armpit, then doubled.
WAIST:
How you measure: measure around the smallest point of your waist where it naturally curves in.
How you measure: measure around the smallest point of your waist where it naturally curves in.
How the seller measures: garment laid flat and measured from waistline (smallest point), then doubled.
HIPS:
How you measure: measure around the fullest part of your hips. This is usually about 8"-9" below your waist.
How the seller measures: taken from 8" below the waist, then doubled.
LENGTH:
How you measure: measure from the top of your shoulder, down the front, to the point you want the garment to end at the hem.
How the seller measures: taken from the top of garment (middle of shoulder) to hem.
Hopefully this helps you shop online a little easier! Let me know if any of you have questions!
XOXO
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ReplyDeleteThank you for this post... Very heplful!
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