How to measure yourself for the right size

Most returns happen for one reason: the size was a guess. Three measurements take five minutes and remove the guesswork.

What you need

A soft measuring tape and a mirror. Wear light, fitted clothes and stand straight but relaxed. Keep the tape flat against the body, snug but not tight: you should be able to slide one finger under it.

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the chest, with the tape level across the back. Breathe normally.

Waist

Find the narrowest part of your torso, usually a little above the navel. Do not pull your stomach in.

Hip

Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of the hips and seat.

Reading a size chart

Compare your numbers with the chart on the product page. If you fall between two sizes, think about the fabric and the cut: for stretch fabrics and loose cuts take the smaller size, for woven fabrics with no stretch and fitted cuts take the larger one.

Write your three numbers down and keep them in your phone. Bodies change, so measure again every few months.