If many clothes feel too long
Sleeves, trouser legs and dress waists often sit too low.
Try the Petite guide →NO LABELS. JUST USEFUL CLUES.
Find the guides that may help you.
You do not need perfect measurements or one exact body type. Start with how ready-made clothes usually fit, then use the optional checks below.
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Start with clothing fit
If many clothes feel too short
Sleeves and trousers finish early, or dress waists sit too high.
Try the Tall guide →If tops fit differently from bottoms
Your upper and lower body may have different proportions. Continue to the simple checks below.
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Compare your upper body and legs
Stand naturally in front of a mirror. Notice where your natural waist sits between your shoulders and the floor. You can also compare a comfortable top length with your usual trouser rise.
Your shoulder-to-waist area looks longer
Your legs may look shorter in comparison, and long tops may take up more of your outfit.
Longer upper body guide →Your legs look longer
High-rise trousers may come very high, and cropped tops may look extra short.
Longer legs guide →03
Notice where you need extra room
More room through the chest
Buttons may pull, jacket fronts may not close, or a dress waist may rise at the front.
Fuller chest guide →More room through hips and thighs
Trousers may gap at the waist, pull at the thighs, or skirts may ride up.
Fuller hips and thighs guide →OPTIONAL MEASUREMENT CHECK
Three simple measurements
- Shoulder to natural waist: measure straight down from the top of your shoulder.
- Natural waist to floor: measure from your waist to the floor without shoes.
- Chest, waist and hip: compare these only to understand where clothing needs more room—not to decide what you are allowed to wear.
Measurements are clues, not a test. Clothing brands also use different sizing and proportions.
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