How to measure a skirt

Waist (relaxed)

1. Lay the skirt on a flat surface

2. Using a measuring tape, measure the width of the flat waistband

3. Double the measurement (e.g. if the width of the flat waistband measures 15”, the full relaxed waist measurement is 30”)

4. This measurement reflects the natural waist size of the skirt, and it is the measurement that you would use to determine whether the skirt will fit you comfortably when you are standing or sitting

Waist (stretched)

1. Stretch the waistband of the skirt to full extent

2. Using a measuring tape, measure the width of the stretched waistband (you may need an extra pair of hands)

3. Double the measurement (e.g. if the width of the stretched waistband measures 17”, the relaxed waist measurement is 34”)

4. This measurement reflects the maximum waist size that the skirt can accommodate, and it is useful to know if you anticipate any weight fluctuations or bloating that could affect the fit of the skirt

Hips

1. Lay the skirt on a flat surface

2. Using a measuring tape, measure the widest part of the hip section

3. Double the measurement (e.g. if the width of the hip measurement is 22”, the full hip measurement is 44”)

Length

1. Lay the skirt on a flat surface

2. Using a measuring tape, measure the length of the skirt from the top of the waistband to the bottom hem