How To Measure

Measuring Guide

Here’s how to properly measure your athletes for Varsity Spirit Fashion garments. Scroll down for additional tips, sizing instructions, and to download the Athlete Measurement Guide.

Let’s Get Started

To measure your athlete, you’ll need a measuring tape in inches and your athlete in fitted clothing.

You’ll take 6 different measurements:

  • Bust
  • Waist
  • Hips
  • Inseam
  • Skirt Length
  • Girth
Bust Measurement

Bust Measurement

Start by having your athlete face you and make a “T” motion. Measure across the fullest part of the chest.

Waist Management

Waist Measurement

Make sure the athlete is standing naturally without holding in his or her stomach. Measure around the natural waistline about 1 inch above the belly button.

Hips Measurement

Have the athlete stand with his or her feet together and measure across the fullest part of the hips, making sure to not let the tape slide up or down.

Inseam Measurement

Make sure your athlete is wearing shoes and is standing with his or her legs shoulder-width apart. Have the athlete hold the measuring tape where the body meets the inside of the leg. Follow the measuring tape down to the desired length. Don’t forget: measure to the floor for pants, but for joggers or leggings, measure to the ankle.

Skirt Length

Have the athlete face away from you. From the natural waistline, measure over the hips to the desired length on the back of the leg. The skirt length is determined by subtracting 1 inch from that measurement to allow for the waistband.

Girth Measurement

Take the measuring tape between your athlete’s legs, up and over one shoulder and pull tightly.

Dance Dress Length

Facing the back, measure from the bone at the base of the neck down to the desired dress length. Your rep will help you choose the correct length.

Sizing Chart

Other Measurements

  • Height
  • Bra Size
  • Shoe Size

For male athletes, include standard street clothes sizes for pants, shorts, and shirts

If you have a question on how to take measurements, please contact your rep. To convert your measurements into garment sizes, download the Athlete Measuring Guide.