How To Take Measurements Correctly

Using accurate measurement tools will make it easier to track your progress.

How to take measurements correctly. Do your measurements in the nude first thing in the morning it s the best way to avoid your clothes getting in the way as well as steering clear of post meal bloating. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Measure the circumference of your waist. Here are some tips for taking accurate measurements.

It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. Measure the circumference of your chest. The weight on the scale isn t necessarily an accurate measurement and what you see in the mirror has a lot to do with your perception. Measure all around the body total circumference.

Put on the right undergarments and a thin layer of clothing. How to measure your arms put your thumb on the opposite shoulder and stretch out your pinkie to find the center of your upper arm that s where you want to wrap the measuring tape. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.

A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Wear shoes with the correct heel height for hemline or inseam measurements. Use the most accurate measurement you have available to you.

How to take your body measurements top tips always use a cloth measuring tape not a metal one as it s much more accurate. While you can take measurements against bare skin you.