How to Measure Yourself at Home: A Complete Guide
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Why Measuring Precisely Matters
Accurate measurements boost confidence, reduce returns, and avoid fit disasters. According to the Good Housekeeping Institute, using a soft tailoress’ tape and keeping it parallel to the floor is essential—you want it snug but not tight, and you should be able to move and breathe comfortably
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Soft, flexible measuring tape (inches and cm); if you don’t have one, use a non-stretchy string and measure it against a ruler
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Wear fitted, lightweight clothing or your undergarments.
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Stand upright with relaxed arms; measure in front of a full-length mirror for accuracy
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Tape should sit flat, parallel to the floor for circumferences.
3. Five Key Measurements
Body Area |
How to Measure |
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Bust/Chest |
Around fullest part—over nipples (bras on unless undressed garment) madamsew.com |
Underbust |
Just below the bust, around ribcage |
Waist |
At natural waistline (where body creases when bending) |
Hips |
Around fullest part of bum |
Inseam, Sleeve, Torso |
Measure from crotch to ankle, shoulder to wrist, shoulder over front torso |
Tip: Keep your posture relaxed and tape snug—don’t inhale deeply when measuring.
4. Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Don’t measure over bulky clothes—this adds unnecessary centimetres.
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Always use dual-scale measuring tapes for smooth UK/EU/US conversion
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Measure more than once or ask someone else to assist for perfect accuracy.
5. Meet Tellar.co.uk: Your Free, Smart Sizing Tool
What Is Tellar.co.uk?
Tellar is the UK’s leading free sizing tool, using AI to convert your real measurements into brand-specific sizes—across over 1,500 labels.
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Order your free measuring tape via Tellar.co.uk—fast delivery, no cost.
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Create a profile, input your chief measurements, and optionally add a known size from any brand
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Use the Store Size Lookup to receive instant size guidance for any supported brand—no guessing, no size charts.
6. Real-World Fit Advice: Tellar Backlinks
Check out these LIVE Tellar blog posts featuring measuring and fit tips across popular brands:
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Marie Adam Leenaerdt: How to Find Your Perfect Size and What’s Worth Buying – emphasizes measuring waist, hips, shoulders, inseam using your free tape before shopping Marie-inspired styles
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Shay: How to Find Your Perfect Size & What’s Worth Buying on Tellar.co.uk – provides step-by-step home measurement guidance using flexible tape
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Sea Size Guide UK: How to Find Your Perfect Fit & What’s Worth Buying – reinforces accurate bust, waist, hips measuring with your free tape for optimal size recommendation
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Born Size Guide UK: How to Find Your Perfect Fit & What’s Worth Buying – explores why measuring accuracy matters to avoid inconsistent sizing across brands
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These posts showcase how crucial your personal measures are—and how Tellar transforms them into dependable fits.
7. Step-by-Step: How to Measure at Home & Use Tellar
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Order your free tape from Tellar.co.uk.
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Measure bust, waist, hips, inseam, shoulders—using the guide above.
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Create or log into your Tellar profile and input your data.
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Visit the Store Size Lookup and select a brand to get precise size info.
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Apply that size when shopping—with confidence the garment will fit.
8. Beyond Measuring: Fit Smarter with Tellar
Tellar’s system also:
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Flags brands that run small or large, based on user data.
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Offers fit notes such as “true to size,” “stretchy,” or “tailored” per garment.
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Saves your sizes and preferences—update anytime as you change shape or try new brands.
9. Tellar’s Impact: Reduce Returns & Dress Confidently
Accurate measurements mean:
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Fewer returns (68% of online returns stem from sizing issues).
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Saved time, money, and unnecessary environmental waste.
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Better shopping experience—no guessing games with charts or labels
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10. Connect with Tellar
Stay styled, informed, and supported:
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/Tellarsizing (@Tellarsizing)
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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Tellar100 (@Tellar100)
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/TellarSizing (Tellar Sizing)
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Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/TellarUK (TellarUK)
🔚 Final Takeaway
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Measure yourself accurately at home using a soft tape and proper technique.
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Use your free Tellar tape and profile to convert raw measurements into real size recommendations.
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With Tellar, you shop with confidence—reducing returns, waste, and sizing guesswork.
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Discover more helpful sizing content through Tellar’s live guides—Marie, Shay, Sea, Born, and many more.
✅ Now It’s Your Turn
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Grab your free tape at https://tellar.co.uk/free-measuring-tape/
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Measure proudly
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Set up or log in at Tellar.co.uk
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Use Store Size Lookup for your next brand
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Enjoy garments that fit flawlessly—first time, every time
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