Sizing

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

We've provided some tips below to help when measuring yourself and the graph below gives you an idea on the size measurements we use when designing our new ranges.

TOP OF SHOULDER: To measure for dress length run the tape measure from the collarbone to the hem or longest point.
BUST: Measure around the fullest part of your bust and across the shoulder blades. This is a key measure for tops and loose fitting dresses.
WAIST: Measure around the natural waistline keeping tape comfortably loose. This is a key measure for loose fitting skirts.
HIPS: Measure around the widest part of the hip.This is a key measure for trousers, jeans, narrow fitting skirts and dresses.
INSIDE LEG: Run the tape measure from the top of the inside leg at the crotch to the ankle bone.
RISE: To determine the rise on a pair of jeans, measure the distance between the crotch up the zipper to the button at the waist. Low rise is around 23cm, mid rise is around 25cm and high rise is around 27cm.
Don't forget that this chart below is just a guide and every style has it's own flat lay measurement within it's description. Information on how to Flat Lay measurements are below this graph.

Size		6	8	10	12	14	16	18	ONE SIZE
BUST	cm	77	82	87	92	97	102	107	10 - 18
	inches	30.5	32.5	34.5	36.5	38	40	42
WAIST	cm	59	64	69	74	79	84	89
	inches	23.5	25	27	29	31	33	35
HIPS	cm	86	91	96	101	106	111	116
	inches	34	36	38	40	42	44	46
S-L CONVERSION		XS	S	S	M	L	L	XL	S - XL

HOW TO MEASURE GARMENTS LAYING FLAT

Here is a guide of how we measure our garments lying flat. You see a size chart for every garment with the breakdown of Bust, Waist, Hip and Length from Shoulder on their product page. Here is how to read it.
Bust:
We measure the bust just below the armhole. The measurement you see in the chart refers to the width of the chest when lying flat. So the entire front + back will be double what you see. For example, if the measurement in the chart if 42cm, the entire front + back when lying flat is 84cm. When comparing the measurement to your body, measure at the apex (largest point) of your breasts and around your back at the same level.
Waist:
The waist measurement is the smallest part of the waist. The same goes, we are measuring the garment flat, so if you wish to know the complete front and back measurement simply double the amount. Compare at the narrowest part of your waist.
Hip:
The hip is the widest part of your lower body. Aim for the apex level of your butt. We measure the widest part of the lower half of the dress. Typically the bust and hip are at equal distance to the waist, so your waist will most likely be in the middle of both. As usual, we measure the garment laying flat so we are only measuring the front width. For the entire measurement, double the length listed.
Length from shoulder:
The length of each style is measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem of the garment when lying flat.
For best results when comparing these measurements to yourself we highly recommend that you compare not to your body but to a garment you already have that fits you well. Lay your garment flat and measure each level (bust, waist, hip and length) as shown above and that will give you the best idea. When a garment is laying flat vs. when it is on you gives out different results so it's usually best to try and compare it to something you know fits you that is also laying flat.
If you have any questions or need help figuring out how something will fit, please feel free  contact us at sales@linseeddesigns.com.au.