SELF-MEASURING GUIDE – How to Take Your Own Measurements
To ensure your Laura Galic garment fits you perfectly, please follow these steps carefully.
Use a soft measuring tape and take your measurements in light clothing, standing straight in front of a mirror.
👗 Dresses
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Bust: measure over the bra you intend to wear, at the fullest part of your bust.
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Waist: measure at the narrowest part of your torso, just above the hip bones.
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Hips: measure around the fullest part of your hips.
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Over-bust circumference: recommended for fuller busts.
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Shoulder-to-bust distance: from the middle of the shoulder to the bust point.
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Back waist length: from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the waistline.
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Skirt length: from the waist to the desired length (include heel height if applicable).
🧥 Jackets / Suits
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Bust: measure over your bra, at the fullest part.
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Waist: measure at the narrowest point of your waist.
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Hips: at the fullest part of your hips.
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Back waist length: from nape to waistline.
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Biceps: circumference at the upper arm.
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Sleeve length: from shoulder tip down the arm to the wrist (about 2 cm past wrist bone).
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Shoulder-to-bust distance: for fuller busts, from shoulder center to bust point.
👖 Trousers
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Thigh: measure around the widest part of the thigh, near the hip.
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Calf: measure the fullest part of the calf.
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Length: along the inner leg, from the top of the thigh to the desired hem.
👠 Skirts
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Waist: measure at the narrowest point, just above the hips.
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Hips: around the fullest part of your hips.
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Length: from waist to desired hemline (include heel height if applicable).