How to Measure for Your Perfect Swimwear
Follow our simple steps to capture accurate measurements for a flawless fit. Our bespoke tailoring ensures that every curve is celebrated and every stitch is intentional.
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Women's Swimwear Measurement Guide
SwimTailor's official guide to taking accurate measurements for your made-to-measure swimsuit. Select a category and follow each method step by step.
Chest / Overbust / Upper Bust
METHOD
Measure around the back with the tape measure meeting at the front; please make sure the tape measure slips under the arms and above the breasts. Exhale, as there can be a difference of about 3 inches in your measurement. Measure snugly, without it digging in.
NOTES
- —*Please Remove your Bra
- —*Exhale
- —*Full Snugly when Measuring
- —*Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch
Bust
METHOD
Measure around the back and over the fullest part of the breast using the nipples as guides; please make sure the tape measure is straight across the back. Take this measurement snugly enough so that the tape measure doesn't slip off the back.
NOTES
- —*Wearing your best non padded Bra
- —*Hold loosely when measuring
- —*Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch
Ribcage
METHOD
Measure around the back meeting at the front, directly under the breasts (ribcage). Pull snugly, as there can be a difference of about 3 inches in your measurement.
NOTES
- —*Please Remove your Bra
- —*Exhale
- —*Full snugly when measuring
- —*Measure to the nearest 1/2 inch
Cross Breast
METHOD
Wearing your best non-padded underwire bra, measure the breast on the same side that you write with. Measure from the inner crease across the nipple to the outer crease—typically from where the center wire begins (in the cleavage area) to where it ends toward the armpit. Measure this distance across the fullest part of the breast at nipple level. If your breasts are firm and perky, you can measure while standing. If your breasts are larger, the measurement is more accurate when bending forward so your breasts are facing the floor.
NOTES
- —*Wearing your best Non-Padded Bra
- —*Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch
Bust Depth
METHOD
Wearing your best non-padded underwire bra, measure the breast on the same side that you write with. Measure from the breast crease (at the ribcage) up to the nipple, holding the tape measure taut.
NOTES
- —*Wearing your best Non-Padded Bra
- —*Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch
Precision fit, measured to you.
PRECISION MEASURING
Each measurement is captured to the nearest fraction of an inch for a truly bespoke pattern.
BESPOKE PATTERNING
Your measurements are translated into a unique pattern, cut and sewn only for you.
COMFORT FIRST
Support, coverage, and ease of movement are engineered into every seam and panel.