How to Measure
Bust, waist and hip measurements are also known as vital statistics and are a common method of specifying women’s body dimensions. Knowing the exact measurements is very helpful when you need to order clothes online or through a catalogue. Here are the detailed steps that will help you ascertain your exact measurement.

Start by changing into well fitted bra and underwear. Measurements over clothes always will give a wrong figure. Open your shoes and stand erect with back, shoulders and arms relaxed. Keep your feet apart at a distance of six inches and ensure that you take measurements from the same side of your body.

You need to make use of a measuring tape. The measurements are generally represented in centimeters or inches. While measuring, you need to hold the tape firm to the skin and parallel to the floor. It should not be too stretched or too loose.

· HOW TO MEASURE BUST

For Measuring your bust size, if possible take a friend’s help. Relax your arms at sides and stretch your measuring tape across your back, under your arms and around the fullest part of your breast line. The fullest parts are the part across your nipple points, and the measuring tape needs to be positioned here. Assure that the tape is straight at the back. Write down the measurement.

· HOW TO MEASURE WAIST

The waist needs to be measured at the narrowest part of your waist line. This area is generally slightly above or just at the belly button. Bend to your side slightly in order to feel your waist curve. Stand erect and measure your waistline.

· HOW TO MEASURE HIPS

For the measurement of your hips, pull the measuring tape across the widest part of your bottom, around the curve of your hips. This area is above the hip bone. Please make sure that you are standing with your heels together, and the measuring tape is straight and parallel to the floor.

Now some simple math to ascertain the European size –

Generally, all measuring tapes have measurements in inches or centimeters. Moreover, almost brands have undergarment measurements in inches. If you have taken all the measurements in centimeters then you need to divide it by 2.54 to ascertain the equivalent measurement in inches.

Lastly, use a sizing chart to match your measurements with those on the list. Choose all your clothing based on this measurement to ensure proper fit.