How to take measurements

Measurements should be taken in centimeters, keeping the tape measure close to the body. For an accurate reading, it is important to wear only underwear, maintain an upright and relaxed position, and use a tailor's tape measure, preferably made of soft fabric or flexible rubber.

Chest circumference

To correctly measure the circumference of the chest, follow these steps:

  1. Preparation: Wear only underwear to get an accurate measurement. Stand upright and relaxed, without holding your breath.
  2. Positioning the tape measure: Place the tape measure on the most prominent point of the chest, usually at nipple height.
  3. Measurement: Pass the tape measure under your arms and wrap it around your back, keeping it parallel to the floor. Make sure the tape measure is snug against your body but not tight, and that it remains horizontal without tilting.
  4. Check: Ensure that the tape measure is not twisted and is positioned evenly around the chest. Once you are sure everything is correct, read the measurement in centimeters.

Taking measurements carefully is essential to obtain clothing that fits your body perfectly.

Waist circumference

How to measure the waist circumference

  1. Preparation: Wear only underwear to ensure the measurement is accurate. Stand in an upright, relaxed, and natural position.
  2. Identifying the waistline: The waistline corresponds to the narrowest part of the torso, usually located just above the navel and below the ribs. You can easily find it by bending slightly to the side; the part where your body bends is the waistline.
  3. Positioning the tape measure: Wrap the tape measure around your waist, ensuring it is snug but not tight. The tape should be parallel to the floor and close to the body without compressing the skin.
  4. Mark the waistline: For an even more accurate measurement, you can wrap a rather firm tape around the waist, ensuring it stays in the same position during the measurement.
  5. Measurement Reading: Once properly positioned, read the measurement in centimeters. Ensure that the tape measure is not twisted and that the reading is taken accurately.

Taking the measurement of the waist circumference carefully is essential to ensure that the clothing fits perfectly and that you can shop with confidence.

Hip Circumference

How to measure the circumference of the hips

  1. Preparation: Wear only underwear to ensure the measurement is accurate. Stand upright with your feet slightly apart.
  2. Identifying the most protruding point: The hip circumference should be measured at the widest point of the hips, usually where the pelvis is most prominent. This point is generally a few centimeters below the waist, but it can vary slightly from person to person.
  3. Positioning the tape measure: Wrap the tape measure around the hips, ensuring it passes over the most protruding point of the buttocks. It is important to keep the tape measure perfectly horizontal, parallel to the floor, to avoid incorrect measurements.
  4. Measuring tape tension: Keep the measuring tape snug against your body, but not tight. The tape should be comfortable, following the natural line of your body without compressing it.
  5. Measurement Reading: Once the tape measure is positioned correctly, check that it is not twisted and read the measurement in centimeters. Make sure to take the most accurate measurement possible, re-reading if necessary.

Taking the measurement of the hip circumference carefully is essential to ensure that clothing fits your figure correctly, guaranteeing optimal comfort and fit.

Horse-turn or 'Egg Circumference'

How to measure the girocavallo (Egg circumference)

This measurement is essential if you want to calculate the exact size using our Size Calculator. Here's how to take it correctly:

  1. Preparation: Wear only underwear to ensure maximum accuracy. Stand in an upright and relaxed position.
  2. Positioning the tape measure: Start by placing one end of the tape measure on the shoulder, right above the highest point of the bust.
  3. Measurement: Let the tape measure run down your torso, passing it through the groin and bringing it back up to the starting point on the same shoulder. The tape measure should make a complete loop around your body, creating an inverted 'U' shape around the torso.
  4. Meter tension: Make sure the meter is snug against the body but not tight. It should follow the natural shape of the body without being too tense.
  5. Measurement Reading: Once the round is completed, check that the tape measure is positioned correctly, without folds or twists, and read the measurement in centimeters.

Taking the correct measurement of the waist is essential to ensure that the garment has a perfect fit, especially for dancewear or sportswear that requires precision in sizing.