How To Measure Your Hips & Waist
If you're looking for a better fit, you should probably learn how to measure your hips and waist. Fortunately, that's our main goal today!
Lingerie gauges can only do so much to help you find the right size. Knowing your exact body size is crucial! Knowing your size can help you better determine which size range you fall into and also allow you to tailor clothes to suit your unique body shape.
Come with me to get to know your body better and work towards a better fit!
How to measure the waist circumference
Before we discuss how to measure your hips, let's measure your waist. I found it a little easier than finding your butt size. Here's how to do it!
Step 1: Get naked!
Or at least take off your underwear. Your entire torso should be bare to get the correct waist size. Trying to do this on a shirt will get the wrong result. Once you step in front of the mirror, give yourself a small hug and a soothing abdominal massage before you begin to enhance the atmosphere of self-love.
Step 2: Find your waist
The waist is the smallest part of the torso, the part that sinks slightly. Everyone's body is different, so you may not have as noticeable a drop, but that's perfectly fine. The main goal is to exercise the area between the first rib and the navel. Pro tip: Try a superhero pose! Your hands may naturally rest at the waist, which will familiarize you with the area being handled.
Step 3: Stand up straight and breathe normally
To get the correct waist measurement, you need to make sure that you are not pulling in your stomach or straining it too much. Trust me, the temptation is there, but it's not worth it if the measurement isn't accurate and results in clothes that are too tight and uncomfortable to wear. Just relax, stand up straight, and we're good to go.
Step 4: Measure
Start by placing the end of the tape measure just above your navel and holding it there with one finger. Then, wrap the tape around your body until it returns to your belly button. You want it to be tightly wrapped, but not too tightly - we don't want any digging or discomfort here. When you're done, look down and check your measurements. Don't forget to write it down for future reference!
How to measure the hip circumference
The process of measuring the hips is not very different from measuring the waist but may require additional flexibility due to the wider surface area. This is how and where to measure your hips!
Step 1: Remove your clothes
To begin measuring your hips, remove all loose clothing. You can just wear a thin pair of underwear, but you may even want to take them off so you can be in direct contact with your body. Check your booty, say "Hey Hottie" and blow yourself a kiss. Yes, these are mandatory steps. Don't skip them, I'll know if you do.
Step 2: Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart
An important step in measuring your hips is to make sure they are not wider than they need to be. Your feet should be no further than directly below your hips. If you wish, you can also keep your feet together to provide plenty of stability. The concept of inhaling is not as important here as measuring your waist, but you should still breathe normally and stand up straight but relaxed.
Step 3: Find the widest point
As for measuring the position of the hips, the general idea is to find the widest position on the torso. This may include the very top of your butt. Just look in the mirror and find your widest point. Very simple!
Step 4: Measure
The action of how to measure the hips is almost the same as the action of measuring the waist. Simply hold down the end of the tape with one or two fingers and bring it back to where you started. This may require some extra skill.
Again, you want to make sure the tape fits snugly but doesn't tear your meat. The key here may be keeping the tape in place. It's a good idea to have someone around to help you with this! Once you wrap the tape around your body, take note of your measurements. That's it, you're done! Now that you know your perfect size, you can start looking for the perfect panties!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to measure your hip and waist, what are you going to do with these possibilities? Get ready for a world of clothes that accentuate your perfect figure.
Before we conclude, I would like to remind you to re-measure your hips and waist often. Physical changes are part of the constant flow of life, so it's a good idea to check every once in a while to see if there are any changes!
