Measurements & Sizing
Below, you'll find a full guide for taking a complete set of measurements. I also have a quick size guide for ready-made pieces.
Taking your measurements
To get the best fit for your costume, have a trusted person help you take all the measurements you need for the pieces you want in your costume. Click the tile to see which measurements you need for each type of garment.
Top
Bottom
BOdysuit / Top & Bottom Set
Top
1. Across Shoulders - Across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the other
2. Shoulder Length - Shoulder tip to neck
3. Torso Length - From neck to waist, over the fullest part of the chest
4. Chest/Bust - Around the fullest part of the chest/bust
5. Bra Band - Around the rib cage under the bust (if relevant)
6. Cup size (not pictured) - With measurements taken in inches, subtract Bust # from Bra Band # (If relevant)
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1” = A
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2” = B
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3” = C
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4” = D
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5” = DD/E
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6” = F or DDD
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7” = G
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8” = H
7. Natural Waist - Around the smallest part of the waist. For some people, that’ll be the narrowest part of your body. For others, this will be between the ribs and belly button or that will be at their belly button.
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Please note that turtle neck and high-neck tops will require a neck measurement, and long sleeved tops will require wrist measurements.
Bottom
1. Natural Waist - Around the smallest part of the waist. For some people, that’ll be the narrowest part of your body. For others, this will be between the ribs and belly button or that will be at their belly button.
2. Pants Waist - Around where the waist of your pants/shorts/skirt will sit on your body (if relevant)
3. Hips/Booty - Around the largest part of the buttocks. Measuring the hipbone is incorrect.
4. Crotch Depth (not pictured) - When sitting, take measurements from top of the chair seat to the waist level.
5. Bottoms (Skirt & Shorts) Length - From the hip bone down the side of the leg to the required length. This could be anywhere between the top of the thigh to the ankle, depending on desired length.
6. Around Thigh - Circle around the widest part of the thigh. This will be a few inches down from the crotch.
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Please note that long pants will require an ankle measurement.
Bodysuit / Top & Bottom Set
1. Across Shoulders - Across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the other
2. Shoulder Length - Shoulder tip to neck
3. Torso Length - From neck to waist, over the fullest part of the chest
4. Chest/Bust - Around the fullest part of the chest/bust 5. Bra Band - Around the rib cage under the bust (if relevant)
6. Cup size (not pictured) - With measurements taken in inches, subtract Bust # from Bra Band # (If relevant)
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1” = A
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2” = B
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3” = C
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4” = D
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5” = DD/E
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6” = F or DDD
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7” = G
-
8” = H
7. Natural Waist - Around the smallest part of the waist. For some people, that’ll be the narrowest part of your body. For others, this will be between the ribs and belly button or that will be at their belly button.
​
Please note that turtle neck and high-neck tops will require a neck measurement, and long sleeved tops will require wrist measurements.
8. Pants Waist - Around where the waist of your pants/shorts/skirt will sit on your body (if relevant)
9. Hips/Booty - Around the largest part of the buttocks. Measuring the hipbone is incorrect.
10. Crotch Depth (not pictured) - When sitting, take measurements from top of the chair seat to the waist level.
11. Bottoms (Skirt & Shorts) Length - From the hip bone down the side of the leg to the required length. This could be anywhere between the top of the thigh to the ankle, depending on desired length.
12. Around Thigh - Circle around the widest part of the thigh. This will be a few inches down from the crotch.
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Please note that long pants will require an ankle measurement.
Sizing Chart
This chart is a quick reference for chest, natural waist and hip measurements. This will be used for ready-made pieces when they become available.
