How to Measure Your Bust, Waist & Hip for Chinese Clothing

Getting accurate body measurements is the most important step when shopping for Chinese‑brand women’s clothing. Chinese sizing follows GB/T 1335 body‑size standards, so matching your actual body data to CN size marks (160/84A, 165/88A) eliminates most sizing errors and avoids expensive international returns.

Basic preparation

Measure your body with a soft tape, wearing thin clothing. Stand naturally, keep your body relaxed, and do not hold your breath. Measure each area 2–3 times to confirm consistent data.

How to measure key body parts

Bust

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape horizontal and parallel to the floor. Do not pull too tight or leave excessive slack. This data matches the “84, 88, 92” numbers on CN size labels.

Waist

Measure the narrowest part of your natural waist, above your belly button. Most Chinese tailored dresses, blazers, and high‑waist bottoms rely heavily on waist fit.

Hip

Measure the widest part of your hips and buttocks. This measurement is critical for skirts, denim, wide‑leg pants and bodycon dresses.

Common measurement mistakes to avoid

• Measuring too tightly: Chinese non‑stretch woven fabrics have almost no give.
• Ignoring hip data: Many shoppers only check bust size and end up with tight lower‑body fit.
• Using garment measurements as body size: CN labels represent body size, not clothing flat size.

How to match your measurements to CN sizes

Chinese domestic brands are designed for standard Asian body proportions. If your body data falls between two sizes, follow this rule: size up for non‑stretch clothes, size down for stretch knits and oversized styles.

Disclaimer: All size guidance on S‑sizeHub is for reference only. Always refer to the official garment flat measurements before purchasing cross‑border apparel.