Measure the circumference of your chest. Neck size waist size. When folded in fourths the string should measure about from the elbow to fingertips as well as the tibia length. You probably have slim arms. Chest size shoulder size. 08 is the ideal ratio between waist and hips and waist and bust.
Mark the fourths with a different colored marker than the half and be sure to point out the half mark is 24s. The specific sites used vary in men and women. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Measure the circumference of your waist. Measurements are taken at either 3 or 7 different sites on the body. So what are these different body types.
With this shape your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips. The children can try out these measurements. Use the tape to circle. If the ratio between these is even then this is considered hourglass the preferred shape for women. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. Ratios can vary they can be smaller than this like 065 which just means the shape is curvier.
Wrist size ankle size. For women the triceps area above the hip bone and either the thigh or abdomen. Arm size forearm size. Based on your bone structure what are your ideal body measurements. If your waist measurements are about the same as your hip or bust and your shoulders. Thigh size calf size.
Rectangle straight or banana.