How to Measure Yourself

How do you know if your size 14 swimsuits will be the best fit for you? This depends on body measurements! To make it easy for you we have written a blog on how to measure yourself with a few tips and tricks thrown in to make it as simple as possible. The below points are the measurements you need to ensure a perfect fitting size 14 swimwear style.

Bust

To measure your bust you must wear a comfortable natural shape bra that is not padded. Horizontally run the tape measure along the top of your bra at the back which should align with the fullest part of your bust. This measurement is essential for size 14 women’s bikinis to get the perfect fit.

Underbust

To measure your under bust you need to wear a comfortable natural shape bra that is not padded, horizontally run the tape measure along the bottom of your bra at the back. This should align with your under bust.

Waist

To measure your waist, you need to measure it at its smallest point. To find your natural waistline, bend to one side to find the natural indentation in your side. This is your natural waist. Horizontally run the tape measure around this point. Please ensure tape measure is running horizontally to the ground to get an accurate curvy girls waist measurement.

Upper Hip

To measure your upper hip, you need to measure your tummy at its fullest point. Please do not take this measurement over your clothes. Relax your body, do not suck in or pull the tape measure tight. Horizontally run the tape measure around the fullest part of your abdomen, please ensure the tape measure is running parallel to the ground to get an accurate measurement.

Lower Hip

To measure your lower hip, you need to measure your hips at their widest point. Please do this measurement against bare skin and not over clothes. Measure horizontally around the fullest part of your lower hip with the tape measure parallel to the floor. An uneven hip measurement will skew the rest of your measurements!

Body Length

To measure your torso or full body length measurement, you need to measure vertically along your body. Please take this measurement in just your underwear. Measure from the center of your shoulder then run the tape measure down vertically through your legs then back up to the center of your shoulder. You might need 2 tape measures. Taking this measurement is a bit tricky so we highly recommend following our in-depth instructions on our blog post The Curvy girls guide on how to measure yourself correctly. This measurement isn’t needed for our ladies bikinis size 14 as the bikini top stops under your bust.

Understanding the plus

You will notice all our Artesands size 14 swimwear labels include a little + symbol after each size. Here is how to understand what it means for your curve fit and plus size swimsuit.

If you already own an Artesands curve fit plus size swimsuit you will notice all our sizes on the garment tag have a little + symbol. This plus symbol embodies our ‘plus a little bit more’ ethos. As we design all our curve fit and plus size swimwear on an Australian size 18 model, we have allocated more fabric and fitting across the body. We know as well as anyone that when you go up a size, this occurs in all different areas of the body. This allows for more fabric around the mid-section, back and bottom areas, allowing for the most comfortable fit on your body. This is to avoid the awful digging in on the edge of the swimsuit!

Your body is a work of Arte, embrace your shape and own your curves in Artesands curve fit and plus size swimwear that is designed to fit your curves. Shop our size 14 swimwear today.

All Artesands curve fit or plus size swimwear styles are available in sizes US 8+ - US 24+, sizes AUST 12+ - AUST 28+, and One Size.

To find suits in your size click the size link size AU12 / US8, size AU14 / US10, size AU16 / US12, size AU18 / US14, size AU20 / US16, size AU22 / US18, size AU24 / US20, size AU26 / US22, size AU28 / US24, One Size.

Our size 14 swimwear is available in one pieces, bikinis, bikini bottoms, high waisted bikini bottoms, separate tops, tankini sets (when you buy a tankini top and high waisted bottom), tummy control swimdresses, and sun safe options.

Shop our women’s bikinis size 14 today because every body is a bikini body.

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