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Body Measurement Guide

Record twelve accurate body measurements for a consistent Silicore fit.

12 MEASUREMENTS 5 CM FIT ALLOWANCE COPY-READY TEMPLATE
Body measurement reference diagram
WEB EDITION / RESPONSIVE MEASURE IN CM OR INCHES SEND EXACT BODY VALUES

01 / PREPARE

Before measuring

Use a flexible tape and record the actual body measurement without adding ease. Silicore applies only the allowance listed below.

  • 01Wear close-fitting clothes.
  • 02Stand naturally and look forward.
  • 03Keep the tape level and comfortably snug.
  • 04Ask another person to help where possible.

02 / C1–C10

Core measurements

Follow the reference map, then use the notes below to keep every value consistent.

Reference map for measurements C1 through C10
Reference map for C1–C10. The translated instructions below are authoritative.
C1

Bust circumference

Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level.

C2

Waist circumference

Measure around the natural waist without pulling the tape tight.

C3

Hip circumference

Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat.

C4

Upper arm circumference

Measure around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.

C5

Thigh circumference

Measure around the widest part of the upper thigh.

C6

Head circumference

Measure around the widest part of the head, above the eyebrows and ears.

C7

Neck circumference

Measure around the base of the neck with the tape comfortably snug.

C8

Crotch to floor

Measure vertically from the crotch to the floor while standing straight.

C9

Height

Measure barefoot from the floor to the top of the head.

C10

Shoe size

Include the sizing system. For US sizes, specify Men's or Women's sizing.

03 / C11–C12

Shoulder measurements

Reference map for shoulder width and shoulder circumference
Reference map for C11 and C12.

C11 / Shoulder width

  1. Stand with your back against a wall and mark the left and right edges of your shoulders.
  2. Measure the distance between the two marks.
  3. Alternative: place one shoulder against an L-shaped corner, mark the other shoulder, then measure from the mark to the wall.

C12 / Shoulder circumference

Wrap the tape around the broadest point of both shoulders and upper arms.

04 / FIT ALLOWANCE

Default fit allowance

+5 CM

Added to C1, C2, C3, and C4

By default, Silicore adds 5 cm (about 2 inches) to bust, waist, hip, and upper arm circumference to allow for measurement error.

All other dimensions are made exactly as provided.

05 / REPLY TEMPLATE

Copy your measurement list

Copy the template, fill in every value, and include either cm or inches.

MEASUREMENT REPLY / C1–C12
C1 Bust circumference: C2 Waist circumference: C3 Hip circumference: C4 Upper arm circumference: C5 Thigh circumference: C6 Head circumference: C7 Neck circumference: C8 Crotch to floor: C9 Height: C10 Shoe size: C11 Shoulder width: C12 Shoulder circumference:

Questions during measurement? Contact Lee before sending your values.

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