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Measurement Guide

Accurate measurements are the key to a perfect fit. Follow this guide whether you're measuring your body or your garment.

What You'll Need

Flexible measuring tape (in inches)
Flat, clean surface (for garment measurements)
Mirror or helper (for body measurements)
Pen & paper (or use the WearPass app)
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Body Measurements

For renters — save these to your profile for fit matching

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Bust / Chest

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust/chest, keeping it level across the back. Don't pull too tight.

💡Wear the undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit
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Waist

Measure at the narrowest part of your natural waist — usually about an inch above your belly button. Keep the tape snug but not tight.

💡Bend to the side to find your natural waist crease
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Hip

Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.

💡Keep the tape parallel to the floor
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Shoulder

Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the other, across the back. The tape should rest where your sleeves would sit.

💡Have someone help — this is tricky to do alone
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Height (for length reference)

Stand barefoot against a wall. Mark your height and measure from the floor.

💡Note the distance from waist to floor for lehenga length comparison
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Garment Measurements

For owners — measure your garment before listing

Lehenga Skirt

  1. 1Lay the skirt flat and button/zip it closed
  2. 2Waist: Measure across the top edge and double it
  3. 3Hip: Measure 7 inches below the waist and double it
  4. 4Length: Measure from waist edge to the bottom hem
  5. 5Flare: Lay flat, measure the bottom hem edge and double it

Blouse / Choli

  1. 1Lay the blouse flat, buttoned/hooked up
  2. 2Bust: Measure across the chest at the fullest point, pit-to-pit, and double it
  3. 3Waist: Measure across the bottom edge and double it
  4. 4Shoulder: Measure from seam to seam across the back
  5. 5Sleeve: Measure from shoulder seam to cuff edge
  6. 6Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem

Sherwani / Kurta

  1. 1Lay the garment flat, buttoned/closed
  2. 2Chest: Measure across the chest under the arms, pit-to-pit, and double it
  3. 3Waist: Measure at the narrowest point and double it
  4. 4Shoulder: Measure from seam to seam across the back
  5. 5Sleeve: Measure from shoulder seam to cuff edge
  6. 6Length: Measure from back neck seam to the bottom hem

Saree

  1. 1Unfold the saree completely on a clean floor
  2. 2Length: Measure the full length end-to-end (typically 5-6 yards / 180-220 inches)
  3. 3Width: Measure the width at any point (typically 44-47 inches)
  4. 4Note the border width if it affects draping

⚠️Common Mistakes to Avoid

✗Measuring over thick clothing
✓Measure over thin/fitted clothes or undergarments
✗Pulling tape too tight
✓Keep it snug — you should be able to fit a finger underneath
✗Measuring a garment while it's hanging
✓Always lay garments flat on a surface
✗Rounding to the nearest inch
✓Record half-inches for accuracy (e.g., 36.5")
✗Guessing blouse measurements
✓Unbutton and lay flat for each measurement
✗Forgetting to double flat measurements
✓Flat = half the circumference. Always double it.

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