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Let’s define the terms. Bust refers to the measurement around the fullest part of a woman’s breasts, or the upper part of a garment that covers the breasts. Chest, on the other hand, refers to the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, including the ribs and sternum.
- Overview
- Measuring Your Bust Circumference
- Taking Your Rib Cage and High Bust Measurements
- Finding Your Bust Height
To get an accurate measurement of your bust, you don’t need to go to a professional. It is a very simple task you can do at home either on your own or with a helper. Whether you’re shopping for a dress yourself, having one custom made, or sewing your own dress, you’ll need to take your bust measurement accurately to get that perfect fit. All you ne...
Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
To get the most accurate measurement, get a flexible plastic measuring tape and bring it around your torso to the fullest part of your breasts.
Position the tape directly over your nipples and relax your arms at your sides. If possible, get someone to help you take the measurement so you’re able to keep your arms down.
If you don’t have anyone to help you take your measurement, you can do it on your own. Just hold the measuring tape in both hands, bring it around your bust, and put your elbows down at your sides.
Make sure the measuring tape is not too high or too low. You should be measuring right where the most protruding part of your bust is, not underneath. That is a completely different measurement.
It is recommended to use a flexible plastic measuring tape instead of a fabric one. They tend to stretch over time and give you an inaccurate measurement.
Place the measuring tape under your armpits to measure over your bust.
Some dressmakers may need the measurement above your breasts, depending on the dress style. To take this measurement, wrap the measuring tape around your chest directly under your armpits. Try to keep the tape measure above your breasts, and level at the same time. It should be snug, but not too tight that it squeezes your chest. Record the number on the tape measure after you have exhaled.
Make sure your arms are down while taking this measurement.
If your arms are raised, the measurement will come out smaller than it really is. Ask a friend to help you if you’re having trouble keeping your arms down while taking the measurement on your own.
Remove all clothing aside from the bra or undergarments you plan to wear under your dress. If you plan on wearing your dress without any undergarments, take the measurement against your bare skin. This will ensure the best fit.
Wrap the measuring tape around your rib cage to measure under your bust.
Place one end of the tape measure at the top of your shoulder.
Put the end of the measuring tape right at the top of your shoulders. The best place to start is right where your shoulder meets your neck. You can complete this measurement on either the left or right shoulder; whichever is the most comfortable for you.
Wear the bra that you plan to wear under your dress while you take this measurement.
Bring the tape measure straight down to the center of your bust.
Now, make a straight line with your tape measure so it stops directly in the center of your breast right at the nipple. Before recording the measurement, make sure the measuring tape is straight; not crooked or twisted.
Your neck and shoulders should be relaxed. If you are tense or if you bring your arm or shoulder up, you’ll get an inaccurate measurement.
How to measure your bust. Start by removing your top and bra. Place the tape measure directly below your bust, ensuring it’s level and snug. Round to the nearest whole number. If the number is even, add four inches. If the number is odd, add five inches. This will become your ‘band number’ (eg the 34 in 34D).
Clothes & fashion topic. bust2 noun [ countable] 1 a model of someone’s head, shoulders, and upper chest, usually made of stone or metal bust of a bust of Beethoven 2 a woman’s breasts, or the part of her clothes that covers her breasts 3 a measurement around a woman’s breast and back a 36-inch bust 4 informal a situation in which the ...
Chest/Bust - Keep the tape parallel to the floor and measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Use this measurement for tops and dresses. Hips - Measure the fullest part of your hips standing with your feet together. Make sure to measure over your buttocks as well.
(used especially when talking about clothes or measurements) a woman's breasts or the measurement around the breasts and back The dress was too big in the bust. exercises to tone the bust. a stone or metal model of a person's head, shoulders, and chest a marble bust of Napoleon. a thing that is not good As a show it was a bust.
