How to Determine Size When Ordering Plus-Size Clothing
When ordering plus-size clothing, you need to take your proper measurements in order to avoid having to return the clothing item. Any size clothing that fits properly is more comfortable and looks better on. Determine your size when ordering plus-size clothing by having someone take your measurements accurately.
- Get measuring tape and place it under your arms and then under the fullest part of your chest to take your bust size. Hold the measuring tape comfortably and not tight or loose around the chest. Write down your bust measurements in a notepad.
- Get a relative or friend to measure the fullest part of your upper arm since some retail designers choose to use measurements in the biceps to size plus-size women's shirts.
- Measure around your waist by placing the measuring tape around the narrowest part. Hold it around your waist tight enough to get a nice fit but not too tight to try and get a smaller waist measurement. Record the measurement that you get in your notepad.
- Place the tape around the fullest part of your hips and jot down the number.
- Take your shoes off and measure from your crotch down to your foot to obtain the right length of pant. Seek help from a friend or family member to get an accurate measurement.
- Take out your notepad and review the measurements that you recorded. Look at the measurements on the sizing chart on the retail Web page to order the right size for bottoms and tops.