Measuring guide
How to measure yourself
You need a soft tape measure and, ideally, a friend. Wear light clothes or underwear, stand naturally, and keep the tape snug but not tight. You'll only be asked for the measurements your garment needs.
Prefer not to? You can send a garment that fits well, or book a fitting in Nairobi, when you request a quote.
- 1
Bust / chest
Around the fullest part of your bust or chest, tape level all the way round, not pulled tight.
- 2
Under-bust
Around your ribcage, just under the bust, where a bra band sits.
- 3
Waist
Around your natural waist: the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. Breathe out normally.
- 4
Hips
Around the fullest part of your hips and bottom, feet together.
- 5
Shoulder width
Across your back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other.
- 6
Arm length
From the edge of your shoulder, over a slightly bent elbow, to your wrist bone.
- 7
Upper arm
Around the fullest part of your upper arm, arm relaxed.
- 8
Neck
Around the base of your neck where a collar sits, with one finger inside the tape.
- 9
Full length (shoulder to hem)
From the top of your shoulder, next to the neck, straight down to where you want the hem.
- 10
Skirt length (waist to hem)
From your natural waist straight down to where you want the hem.
- 11
Inside leg
From the top of your inner thigh straight down to your ankle bone.
- 12
Thigh
Around the fullest part of your thigh, near the top.
- 13
Height
Your height without shoes.
Ready? Request your quote. Videos and illustrations for each step are added as Mundi records them.