How do I know my waist and hip size?

How do I know my waist and hip size?

Use a tape measure to check the distance around the smallest part of your waist, just above your belly button. This is your waist circumference. Then measure the distance around the largest part of your hips — the widest part of your buttocks. This is your hip circumference.

Where are your hips vs your waist?

Your natural waist is the smallest part of your torso, where your body dips in. Your hips are below that, and they are usually wider than your waist. Your hip measurement includes your butt and your hips. Find the widest point.

How much difference should be between hip and waist?

Men should have a waist to hip ratio slightly under a 1.0 – a . 99 according to this study. Women should have a waist to hip ratio under 1.0 – a . 90 or lower.

Why is my waist the same size as my hips?

If your waist measurements are about the same as your hip or bust, and your shoulders and hips are about the same width, you have what’s called a “banana” or rectangle body type. Stylists will probably point you toward off-the-shoulder tops, tube dresses, and belted waists.