Measure Guide

Learn to measure yourself !
To find your correct size you must learn to take your measurements correctly. This may mean a painful few minutes with a measuring tape, but the results will be worth it.

Use the charts and instructions on the clothing sites you visit to calculate your information and then select the right sizes for your current measurements. It's the best way to ensure that you'll get a perfect fit every time.

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 2-5 minutes
What do I need:  a Friend for best result, Tape measure, Pen, Paper, all to be done in front of a mirror and your back to a wall?
Where do i start?
Make sure you measure yourself in your underwear!
Before making any online purchases, always check with the merchant's size charts and fitting tips.

Check the method and instruction used by SovaCollection. From the fitting chart are measurement tolerances that give you a confident realist picture that tells you if you will fit into the chosen garments!

As long as you have taken measurement of yourself, you not only have information about yourself, but it will give you a better vision as to whether you will fit into other websites clothing with similar size chart listings.

Fitting methods and measurements might vary slightly from one online merchant to another.

Here are some instructions for common measurements:

Height: Stand barefoot with your feet together and your back to a wall.
Measuring from the top of your head to the floor, it may be easier for a friend to take this measurement for you.

Bust:  Measure the circumference around the fullest point of the bust while wearing a bra. Keep tape under arms and around shoulder blades.

Waist:  Measure the circumference of the smallest part of the waist above the hipbone.

Hips:  Stand with your feet together. Put the tape around at the fullest part of your bottom. (Measure 20cm (8ins) below the waistline)

Skirt Length: (Excluding waistband), measure from the natural waistline to the ankle.