When it comes to buying clothing, especially for tall women, it's essential to know your measurements. Not only does it help you find clothes that fit better, but it also saves you time and money on returns and alterations. Luckily, here at The Elevated Closet, we offer free returns for size exchanges and store credit and returns for a full refund are only $9. Taking your own measurements might seem intimidating at first, but with these simple steps, you'll be able to do it easily and accurately.
- Gather your tools
To take your measurements, you'll need a measuring tape, a pencil or pen, and a piece of paper to write down your measurements. You can also use a smartphone app or a website that offers measurement tools, but a measuring tape is the most reliable and accurate option.
- Find a flat surface
It's essential to take your measurements on a flat surface, such as a hard floor. Avoid measuring yourself on a carpet as it may affect the accuracy of your measurements.
- Wear tight-fitting clothes
When taking your measurements, it's essential to wear tight-fitting clothes, such as leggings or a fitted top. Loose clothing can add inches to your measurements, which may result in ill-fitting clothes.
- Bust, waist, and hip measurements
To measure your bust, place the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, making sure it's level around your back. (see image below)
To measure your waist, place the measuring tape around your natural waistline, which is the narrowest part of your torso. (see image below)
To measure your hips, place the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips, making sure it's level around your back. (see image below)
These measurements will help you find clothes that fit well in the bust, waist, and hip areas. This is especially important for dresses, skirts, and pants.
- Inseam measurement
To measure your inseam, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the measuring tape at the top of your inner thigh, right where it meets your pubic bone. From there, measure down the inside of your leg to the floor. This measurement will give you your inseam length, which is important for buying pants, shorts, and dresses that fit well. This measurement can vary based on the style of pant, shorts or skirt you want to purchase. For instance, pants that should hit the floor will vary based on ankle length pant styles.
- Arm length measurement
To measure your arm length, stand with your arm slightly bent and place the measuring tape at the base of your neck, just above your shoulder. From there, measure down the length of your arm to your wrist bone. This measurement will help you find jackets, sweaters, and shirts that fit well in the arms.
- Rise of pants measurement
To measure the rise of your pants, start by putting on a pair of well-fitting pants. Then, place the measuring tape at the top of your waistband in the front, right where the button is. From there, measure down the center of the pants to the crotch seam. This measurement will help you find pants that fit well in the rise, which is important for both comfort and style. Some companies will say that they have a high rise but for tall women, that sometimes means a medium rise. Make sure and read the charts to make sure where the rise will fit on your body. All bodies are different.
In conclusion, taking your own measurements for clothing is easy and essential, especially for tall women. By following these simple steps, you'll be able to find clothes that fit well, look great, and make you feel confident and comfortable. Knowing your bust, waist, and hip measurements in addition to your inseam, arm length, and rise of pants will make the shopping experience much easier and enjoyable. Use these measurements and study sizing charts for individual items and you will be better off shopping online. Good luck!! Let us know in the comments if there are any other questions you may have.
