• Step by Step guide on how to take measurements for a Tunic/Kurti.

    If possible, get a friend to help you. Measure over your undergarments.

    Bust

    BUST - Measure the fullest part of your bust (Keep the tape measure comfortably snug, not tight). Measure to the nearest inch/cm.

    Shoulders

    SHOULDERS - Hold the tape at the shoulder point. Measure total width from left shoulder to right shoulder across the top spinal bone. The total length in inch/cm is your full shoulder width.

    Natural waist

    NATURAL WAIST - Measure around 1 cm/inch above your navel. (Keep the tape measure comfortably snug, not tight). Measure to the nearest inch/cm.

    Full hip

    FULL HIP - Measure over an undergarment over the point where your hips protrude the most. Measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

    Arm hole

    ARM HOLE - Run the tape under the arm, pulling comfortably, and up to the shoulder point again in front. The total measurement is your arm hole circumference.

    Arm

    UPPER ARM - Run the tape on the fullest part of the upper arm. The total measurement is your upper arm circumference.

    GARMENT FIT - Choose one of the five options given in the measurement chart.

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