Measuring Guide – How to Take Your Measurements at Home

Short answer: A good measuring guide needs nothing but a tape measure and a mirror. Measure your chest at the widest point, your waist at the narrowest and your hips at the widest, all horizontally and without pulling tight. With those three measurements you can look up the right size at any brand.

The Three Most Important Measurements in a Measuring Guide

The chest measurement is taken horizontally across the widest part of the chest, the waist measurement at the narrowest point above the navel, and the hip measurement around the widest part of the hips and seat. Stand relaxed, keep the tape measure horizontal and do not pull tight. Write the measurements down, so you have them ready when you shop.

How to Use Your Measurements

Look your measurements up in the chart at the brand you want to buy, for example the size guide for JBS of Denmark men, the women's version or the size guide for Lindbergh. If your measurements fall between two sizes, read our size guide for bamboo clothing.

Small Mistakes That Throw the Measurement Off

The typical mistakes are measuring over thick clothes, pulling the tape measure tight, and holding your breath for the waist measurement. Measure in underwear or close-fitting clothes, breathe normally, and feel free to repeat the measurement once more. Two identical measurements in a row is a reliable result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which measurements do I need to find my size?

Chest, waist and hips. With those three measurements you can look up your size in any brand's chart.

How do I measure correctly at home?

Use a soft tape measure, keep it horizontal, measure in your underwear and do not pull tight. Repeat the measurement until you get the same result twice.

Should the tape measure be tight?

No. The tape measure should rest against the body without pulling tight, otherwise you end up with a size that is too small.