What to do?

Use a tape measure to measure yourself, while holding the tape securely around your body (key points).

Measure your body parts (key points). 

(A) Bust. Measure over the fullest area of the bust & straight around the back.

(B) Underbust. Measure directly under the bust & straight around the back.

(C) Waist. The waist is below the abdomen between the rib cage and hips.

(D) Hip. Measure around the hipbones, ensuring the tape goes straight around the body.

(E) Lower Hip. Measure the fullest part of the hip ensuring the tape is straight around the body.