How to Measure Yourself

Will size 18 swimwear be the best fit for you? This depends on your personal body measurements! We know this process can be long and difficult, so to make it easy for you we have written a blog to guide you through how to measure yourself. This blog also has 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 18 swimwear style.

Bust


To measure your bust you need to wear a comfortable natural shape bra that is not padded. When you have one on, horizontally run the tape measure along the top of your bra at the back. This should align with the fullest part of your bust. This measurement is essential for curvy size 18 women’s swimwear to get the perfect fit.

Underbust


Next, you need to measure your under bust. To measure your under bust for your size 18 swimsuit, keep on the same comfortable natural shape bra that you threw on for your bust measurement. 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 and find your natural waistline. This sounds a little bit strange but bear with us. To find your waist, bend to one side and notice the natural indentation in your torso. This is your natural waist. Horizontally run the tape measure around this point. Please ensure the tape measure is running horizontally to the ground to get an accurate curvy girls waist measurement.

Upper Hip


After this, you must measure your upper hip. To measure your upper hip, you need to measure your stomach at its fullest point. Do not take this measurement over your clothes. Relax your body, do not suck your tummy in or pull the tape measure tight. Horizontally run the tape measure around the fullest part of your tummy. Remember – the tape measure must run parallel to the ground to get an accurate measurement!

Lower Hip


Then comes your lower hip measurement. To measure your lower hip, you need to measure your hips at their widest point. Please do this measurement in just your underwear. Measure horizontally around the fullest part of your lower hip with the tape measure parallel to the floor. This measurement is so important! An uneven hip measurement will skew the rest of your measurements.

Body Length


Lastly, you need to measure how long your body is! To measure your torso or full body length, you need to measure your body’s vertical height. Please take this measurement in just your underwear. Start at the center of your shoulder and run the tape measure vertically down your body. Pass the tape measure through your legs then connect it back up at the center of your shoulder. You may need 2 tape measures for this, and the help of a friend. Taking this measurement is a bit tricky so we highly recommend following our in-depth instructions on our blog post The Curvy Girl's Guide on how to Measure Yourself Correctly. This measurement isn’t needed for our ladies’ bikinis in a size 18 as the bikini top stops under your bust.
 

Understanding the plus

You may have noticed that all our Artesands size 18 swimwear labels include a little + symbol after each size. Here is how to understand what it means for your curve fit and plus size swimwear.

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’ principle. 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 that is not enjoyable for anyone!

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 18 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 18 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 18 today because every body is a bikini body.

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