How to Measure a Pencil Skirt

To provide accurate measurements for your women’s pencil skirt, ask a friend or relative to measure your body by following the below instructions.

 

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Waist

 

made to measure pencil skirt waist measurement diagram

 

This is a circumference measurement taken around the smallest part of your torso above your belly button. Make sure you are relaxed and breathe out. (Please note our tailors will add movement ease at the waist so you have enough room to walk and sit).

 

Hips

 

made to measure pencil skirt hips measurement diagram

 

This is a circumference measurement taken around the widest part of your bottom. (Please note our tailors will add movement ease at the hips so you have enough room to walk and sit).

 

Leg Circumference

 

made to measure pencil skirt leg circumference measurement diagram

 

Measure around your legs where you would like the skirt to end. A traditional pencil skirt ends below the knees but the length is your choice.

 

Length

 

made to measure pencil skirt length measurement diagram

 

Your desired length of the skirt from your natural waist (above the belly button) down to the point where you would like the skirt to end.

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Kitenge is a global and ethical clothing brand specialising in creating high-quality, colourful garments made with 100% cotton African wax print fabrics. Our made to measure clothing is expertly handcrafted to fit our customers perfectly, with each piece being one of a kind! Browse our range of women’s made to measure clothing to find the perfect look for you.

 

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