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Bust waist hip measurements informally called vital statistics and body measurements are a common method of specifying body proportions for the purpose of fitting clothes. Measure the circumference of your waist.

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Measurements bust waist hips. If hips bust 2 and hips waist 7 and high hip waist 1 193. If hips bust 3 6 and bust hips 3 6 and bust waist 9 and hips waist 10 waist hip ratio. How to measure your bust to measure your bust you should measure underneath your armpits around your chest.

It is a size that fits measurement of bust waist hips anywhere between 30 22 32 inches 76 56 81 cm to 36 28 36 inches 90 71 5 90 cm depending on the style and make. Waist hip ratio whr is defined as the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference. If hips bust 3 6 and hips waist 9 inverted triangle.

The value is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement. Refer to your pattern for other specific needs. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits around your shoulder blades and back to the front to get the measurement.

When taking bust waist and hip measurements as well as any other horizontal measurement it s important to keep the tape measure level on all sides as you wrap it around your body. Be sure to keep the measuring tape straight or you may get an incorrect measurement. If bust hips 3 6 and bust waist 9 rectangle.

Originally a size 8 in 1958 it is now known as a size 0 due to vanity sizing. To measure your hips stand with your feet together and wrap the tape around your hips and the roundest part of your rear. The british ama lists 34 24 34 as the ideal model measurements for runway models while other sources provide ranges of 32 34 inches for the bust around 26 inches for the waist and around 35 36 inches for the hips.

Double check that the tape measure is level all the way around before confirming the measurement. After taking your bust waist hip measurements there may be several additional knitting measurements you ll need in order to have a complete set. Use the tape to circle your waist sort of like a belt would.

One of our favorite books the knitter s companion can guide you in taking the rest of your measurements accurately. They match the three inflection points of the female body shape it is also often used in women s personal ads or internet profiles to indicate their appearance. Zero figure is often associated with anorexia.