bust
Take measurement across fullest part of the bust and across shoulder blades. For blouses, tunics, jumpers, cardigans, t-shirts and shirts.

waist
Measure around the natural waistline. For dresses, coats, jackets, skirts, waistslips, briefs, girdles.

hips
Measure below the waist line at fullest part. For trousers, skirts, waistslips, briefs and girdles.

skirt length
(Excluding waistband) measure from the natural waistline.