Basic trousers

1. Chest

Measure your bust line across the fullest part of your chest. Pull the tape as tight as possible without changing the shape of the breast.

2. Waist

Wrap the tape measure around your bust at the smallest part of your waist. Typically this is an inch or so above the navel and is also known as the natural waist.

3. Hips

Wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your butt.