Waist size is one of the most important indicators not only for determining the size of clothes, but also for monitoring body changes during diet or exercise. Therefore, it has to be measured quite often in a variety of situations. At the same time, the waist is one of the most volatile areas of our body, its size can fluctuate noticeably under the influence of the most insignificant circumstances: a hearty meal, hormonal disruption, strenuous training, etc. Therefore, it is so important to know how to correctly measure your waist.
It is necessary
- - tape measure;
- - large mirror;
- - a simple cloth belt or ribbon.
Instructions
Step 1
For the measurement procedure, you will need a well-marked tape measure and a large mirror. You need to measure the waist on a naked body, because even the thinnest and most tight-fitting blouse will give an extra layer that will affect the result.
Step 2
When measuring your waist, you need to remember two important points: the waist is always measured on the exhale and at the narrowest point on the body. The second point requires a little explanation. Often people believe that the waist is always exactly in the middle between the chest and hips, and they try to measure it there. In reality, the position of the waist depends on the anatomical features of the structure of the body and in different people it may be slightly above or below the midline.
Step 3
Therefore, you should not be guided only by the position of the navel, as traditional dressmakers often do. Measurement results may not be correct. To find your waist, stand directly in front of a large mirror and take a close look at your figure. You must first take off your shoes. The narrowest point on the body will be your waist, regardless of the position of the navel or chest.
Step 4
Exhale air from your lungs and place a tape measure at your waist, strictly parallel to the floor. You need to exhale without effort, without drawing your stomach into yourself, but also without trying to push it out. The centimeter should fit snugly against the body, but not cut into it. You need to focus on the division that is obtained with a sufficiently tight tightening of the centimeter tape, but still not requiring effort.
Step 5
If you find it difficult to handle a centimeter and get a certain result, you can resort to an old trick often used by experienced tailors to take measurements more accurately. Take a simple cloth belt from the dress or some kind of ribbon and tie it tight at the waist. At the same time, make sure that your belt does not cut into the body, but also does not sag on it. Then take a centimeter and attach it over the tied belt, strictly parallel to the floor. This way you will get the most accurate measurement of your waist.
