Congratulations on ordering your Ride 'n Shine-shirt! We'll need your body measurements to make sure the shirt fits perfect.
Taking Measurements
Taking accurate body measurements is the key to a great fit. All you need is a tape measure. The easiest way is to have someone else take your measurements, but it can be done by yourself. Just find yourself a mirror so that you can check if the tape is in the right position.
Ideally, you should take measures wearing only your undergarment to get a correct measure. Stand tall with relaxed muscles and your feet together. Make sure the measure tape doesn't sag, but don't pinch the skin.
Chest circumference
Measure the bust at the fullest part. Measure all around the body.
Waist circumference
Measure around the waist where the body bends. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. Inhale when measuring the waist.
Hip circumference
Measure around the hips at the fullest part, usually around the seat.
Upper arm circumference
Measure around the widest part of your upper arm, across the biceps.
Back width
Measure across the back, from armpit to armpit.
Shoulder width
Measure from the base of the neck to the end of the shoulder. As a help you can put on well-fitting shirt or T-shirt and measure to the shoulder seam.
Shoulder to shoulder
Measure from one shoulder to the other over the back
Back length to hem
Measure down from the center of the neck to the length you want your shirt to have.
Arm length
Bend your arm. Start at the end of your shoulder, over the elbow to the wrist.
