How to remember your measurements

Short answer: Write your three key measurements in a note on your phone, together with the date. That way you always have them when you shop, and you can see whether they change over time.

Three numbers are enough

Chest, waist and hips cover almost every size guide, whether you buy underwear, tops or trousers. Add your foot length and you can also choose socks and a bamboo jogging suit, where leg length and waistband matter. Most people need no more numbers than that, and a short list is easy to keep up to date.

The date makes them useful

Without a date you cannot tell whether the numbers are one year or five years old. It sounds minor, but it is often the difference between getting it right and sending something back. Note the date each time you measure, and update the list when you shop the most popular styles for women.

Add measurements from favourites

Measure the top that fits you best and write down the width and length. Lay it flat and measure under the arms and from shoulder to hem. Then you can compare directly with the garment measurements for anything among the most popular styles from Copenhagen Bamboo and see whether a new item will fit the same way.

Where to keep them

Your phone is the best place, because you almost always have it with you, including when you shop. Create a note with a clear title, such as My measurements, so it is easy to find. Some people prefer a folder with photos of labels and sizes. What matters is that it is in one place and you know where.

Write the size next to them

Alongside the numbers, note which size fitted in each type of garment. For example one size in underwear and another in loose tops. That saves time next time you shop, because you do not have to work it out from scratch. Measurements and a known size together make choosing easy.

Measure the same way each time

The numbers are only useful if they are taken the same way. Use a soft tape, keep it level and do not pull it tight. Measure in the morning, when the body is most stable. If you measure differently each time, the numbers can shift a few centimetres without your body changing, and the list loses its value.

Share them with someone you trust

If a partner or family member sometimes buys clothes for you, it can help to share the note. Then they have the right numbers instead of guessing. It makes gifts easier to get right and saves you both exchanges. Share only what you want to, and keep the rest to yourself.

A small habit that pays off

Measuring and writing the numbers down takes five minutes and makes every purchase afterwards safer. Once you have done it a few times, it becomes a natural part of buying clothes. It is one of the simplest habits that makes a noticeable difference to how often clothes fit the first time.

Frequently asked questions

Which numbers should be included

Chest, waist, hips and foot length. It also helps to note the measurements of a favourite garment, so you have something concrete to compare with.

How often should they be updated

Once a year is enough for most people, or whenever your clothes start to fit differently.

Does it really help

Yes, it is the simplest way to avoid returns, because you choose from current numbers instead of a size you remember.