Notes on measuring and sizing:
Skating dresses and separates fit different than your everyday clothing. As an athlete you need something that hugs your body but does not impede your movements. Jump ‘N Style Skatewear’s garments are made from matte tricots, stretch velvets, tactel lycras, and slinky fabrics that will have much more stretch than everyday clothing. In order to feel confident and comfortable on the ice, it is important that you measure carefully in order to determine what size will be your best fit. Therefore, when you are measuring for fit it is very important that you wear skin tight clothing like a leotard or skating dress and stand tall but relaxed with feet together and arms at your side. Doing so will help your measurements be more accurate and help insure a proper fit. Measure accurately and honestly, and remember--no one sees the size tag inside the garment, only how well the garment looks on you. If you order by measurements you wish you were or hope to be, your garments will not fit properly.
Bust Circumference: Measure around the fullest part of the bust circumference, making certain that the tape measure remains parallel to the floor. It helps to use a mirror to check that your tape measure is straight around the body.
Waist Circumference: The waist measurement is taken at the true waist, not where the waistband of pants usually hits. The easiest way to find the true waist is to stand straight, and bend at the side. Put your finger where you feel a dimple or fold, straighten and measure at that point around your body for your waist circumference.
Hip Circumference: The hip measurement is taken around at the fullest part of the hip. Again, it is very important to keep the tape measure parallel to the floor while measuring around the body.
Torso Girth (Circumference): Torso girth is the circumference of the torso. Place the tape measure at the highest point of the shoulder. The measuring tape should drop down the body over the apex of the bust, down between the legs and back up over your backside returning to the high point shoulder. The measuring tape should be taunt without any slack but should not be constricting the body or feel uncomfortable. Pull the tape measure so that there is no slack, but do not pull it tight enough it constricts the body and is uncomfortable.
Inseam Length: Inseam length is helpful when determining sizing for pants and leggings. This measurement is msot accurate when the skater is measured by another person, as the body being measured must be standing straight with the legs together. Place the tape measure at the highest point of the inner leg at the crotch and measure down to the ankle keeping the tape measure straight along the inner leg.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding measuring or sizing, please contact Karen, Jump N Style Sales Rep, for assistance at 913-908-0567 or email at Karen@FigureSkatingElite.com .