Before we can declare your body type, we need to do some measurements. I repeat measurements, not judgments. These are unimpassioned numbers that help us determine how to rule our empires. They are not estimations of self worth. So here are the steps:
1. Get into your dainties - most of us don't wear clothes on top of clothes, so for accuracy's sake, disrobe. While measuring, keep the tape taut (not too tight, not too loose). You may want a friend, of an intimate nature since you are exposed, to help you (mother, sister, husband).
2. Measure your bust - across the fullest part of your of your bosom and straight across the back.
3. Measure your waist - somewhere in the vicinity of your navel. Feel for a curvature and get the circumference.
4. Measure your hips - navigate the tape around the fullest part of your bottom, around the curve of your hips, and straight across to the front.
5. A little math - don't worry, just get a calculator.
- Divide the hip number by your waist number (hip/waist)
- Divide your bust number by your waist number (bust/waist)
- Divide your waist number by your hip number (waist/hip)
- Divide your waist number by your bust number (waist/bust)
Wow! Great blog you have here!
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ReplyDeleteDear Reachel,
ReplyDeletePlease move to Australia (and bring Anthro with you!) We need your grace, style and gorgeous wit.
Love all that you do :-)
I always have a hard time with the hip measurement...being a full pear bottomed girl myself...the biggest (you are so sweet to say "fullest") does not coincide with the biggest (again, you say curve) of my hips. So, where is the best place? I may need to work with you - you are fantastic - I saw you once at Domestic Bliss when I brought my daughter in for a "Make and take" day.
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith. Go with the fullest part of your seat for your hip measurement. But also get a measurement of your thigh circumference. Having both measurements will help you determine whether tailoring your clothes make sense. If your strong, sturdy thighs have more volume than the average person who shares your hip and waist size, you may need to make adjustments to your trousers before they fit you properly.
ReplyDeleteum ok so listen, this might be my new fav blog, just so you know :) and why dont you live in utah so you can teach me how to dress :( k i am going to measure myself tomorrow!!!
ReplyDeleteVanessa from inevergrewup.net
Just finding your blog and loving it! Quick question about the measuring. When you say "get into your dainties" (and I'm particulary talking about the bust, obvioulsy) should I leave on the bra to measure...or measure without the bra?
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ReplyDeleteMeasure with everything you typically wear under your clothes. Wear your bra, panties, and any shaping garments you wear on a daily basis.