How to measure yourself
How do you measure your size?
- When taking your measurements, be sure to wear thin/tight clothing to ensure accurate measurements.
- Take measurements in front of a mirror; looking down at the measurement can cause the tape to slip, giving an inaccurate reading.
Chest/Bust Measurement
- Place the measuring tape under your arms and wrap it around your back and chest. Ideally, the tape should be just above the beginning of your breast tissue and just below your arm pits.
- For the most accurate measurement, guide the tape measure across the largest part of your chest that doesn’t include much breast tissue; this is usually above the nipples.
Waist Measurement
- Start at the top of your hip bone, then bring the tape measure all the way around your body, level with your belly button.
- Make sure it’s not too tight and that it’s straight, even at the back.
- Don’t hold your breath while measuring.
- Check the number on the tape measure right after you exhale
Hip Measurement
- Start at one hip and wrap the tape measure around your rear, then around the other hip, and back to where you started.
- Make sure the tape is over the largest part of your buttocks.
- Because making sure the tape is level back there can be difficult, we recommend you take your measurements in front of a mirror.
Shoulder Width
- Place the measuring tape at the point of one of your shoulders, then stretch the tape to the point of your other shoulder.
- Don’t wrap the measuring tape all the way around your shoulders for this measurement, just point to point.
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Using binders safely
You should build up wearing a binder.
To start with, wear it only for about 2 hours. After a few days, extend the time to 4 hours then 6 hours.
Do not wear a binder longer than 8 hours in a row.
You should never wear your binder to sleep. Your body needs to be able to rest and move freely during your sleep.
If the top pinches or you get painful or red stretch marks over time, you may have the wrong size.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on folx@folx-emporium.com.au for personal advice.
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