Shopping online definitely has its benefits — no need to wait in line, leave the house or even change out of your pyjamas. Yet there are some drawbacks too… like those jeans arriving three sizes too small! To save yourself time and aggravation and avoid no-returns, read on
1 KNOW YOUR MEASUREMENTS.
We all know sizes vary, depending on the brand. This is easily navigated in-store by taking a quick trip to the dressing room, but with online shopping, you don’t have that luxury. Measure your bust, waist, hips and inseam with a tape measure.
- Measurements should be taken directly on your body
- Measure your chest over the fullest part of your bust while wearing a bra that fits correctly
- Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
- Your hip measurement should be measured around the fullest part of your hips.
- Inner leg length is measured from the top of your inside leg down to the floor.
2 CHECK THE SIZE CHARTS.
This story is from the May 2019 edition of Your Family.
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