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To find your shirt measurement, measuring the width of your body is key to making sure you’re buying clothing that fits your torso comfortably without being too tight or loose. You’ll be working from the top down, so you can accurately write down your measurements. 

If you’re wearing the t-shirt while measuring, be sure to have a relaxed posture, like the way you usually stand throughout the day. The measuring tape needs to be loose enough to move around easily. 

To take advantage of these charts, consumers need to know how to measure their own body dimensions. Fortunately, the process is relatively straightforward. All you need is a flexible tape measure.

Using your tape measure, make a note of the following inch or centimeter sizes for:

• Chest and waist width: Measuring the width of your chest will ensure your new garment can fall comfortably over your torso. To calculate your chest width, encircle your tape measure around your body, just under your shoulder blades and armpits. To calculate waist size, drop the tape measure to just below your ribs, and record the width of your natural waist. If you want a body contouring fit, you’ll opt for a size closer to your exact measurements. Alternatively, you can go up in size for a more relaxed fit.