Measurements
Ankle – Just above the ankle bone
Armscye depth – From the bottom of the neck to the
bottom of the armscye
Back width – Armscye to armscye, approximately 15 cm
below the neck bone.
Body rise – Waist to chair when seated
Bust – The fullest part of the bust
Chest – Measure only the front, armscye to armscye,
above the bust
Front shoulder to waist – Distance between middle of
front shoulder over the bust to the waist
High Ankle – The leg just above the ankle
Hips – The widest part of the body below the waist
Nape to waist – Distance between the neck bone at the
back to the waist
Neck size – Base of the neck
Shoulder – Neck to shoulder bone
Skirt length – Waist to desired length
Sleeve length – With the hand placed on the hip,
measure from the shoulder bone to the wrist, going over the outer elbow
Top arm – Measure the biceps at the fullest point
(arm must be bent)
Waist – The natural waist
Waist (low) – This is 5 cm below the natural waist
Waist to hip – Distance between the waist to hip
Wrist – Take with slight ease