Which statement about waist measurement is also true?

• A. Measure the widest part of waist
• B. Measure in front of the customer
• C. Measure the thinnest part of waist
• D. Measure diagonally in front of customer

Answer: (C)

Waist measurement is taken at the natural waist—the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the belly button. This location provides a consistent reference for sizing because it best represents where garments typically sit. Measuring the thinnest part gives the true waist circumference, which is why this statement is correct. When you measure, have the person stand relaxed, wrap the tape horizontally around the natural waist, keep it snug but not tight, and read the measurement at the end of a normal exhale. Measuring the widest part would yield a larger number, measuring in front of the customer isn’t appropriate for privacy and comfort, and a diagonal measurement isn’t how waist circumference is defined.