To ensure your shirt fits just right, start by grabbing your favorite shirt that hugs your body perfectly. Lay it flat on a surface and fasten any buttons, smoothing out any wrinkles like you’re preparing for a runway show. Measure from the lowest point of the seam on the left armpit to the lowest point of the seam on the right armpit. Next, tackle the length by measuring from the highest point of the shoulder down to the bottom of the shirt's hem. With these measurements in hand, you’ll be strutting around like a thrifted fashionista in no time!

When measuring thrifted pants, the key measurements to focus on are the waist, rise, and inseam. Start by laying your favorite well-fitting pair of pants flat on a surface, ensuring the zipper is zipped, buttons are fastened, and any bunched fabric is smoothed out. For the waist, measure from the left edge of the waistband to the right edge. To find the rise, measure from the seam in the groin up to the top of the waistband. Finally, for the inseam, start at the groin seam and measure down the edge of the pant leg to the bottom hem. Refer to the pants infographic above for a visual aid to ensure you're taking these measurements accurately.

To find your perfect fit, you’ll want to focus on two key measurements: "chest" and "length." Start by snagging your favorite dress that hugs your curves just right and lay it down on a flat surface—button it up and smooth out any pesky wrinkles for a clear view. Now, grab your measuring tape! For the chest, measure from the lowest seam of the left armpit to the lowest seam of the right armpit. Then, let’s tackle the length by measuring from the highest point of the shoulder all the way down to the hem of the dress. Voilà! You’re all set to discover your next thrifted treasure!