Most people think theirnatural waist is the mid-point of their torso, which isnt true. If you have a high waist, your natural waist will be closer to your breast. If you have a low waist your natural waist will be closer to your hip. This post may contain affiliate links. See our privacy policy. My grandma Doonie has been a seamstress for over 70 years. Every time I go home to Minneapolis, she drops little pearls of fashion/garment/shopping related wisdom. On a recent trip home, Doonie gave me these simple instructions on finding your natural waist. Steps to Finding Your Natural Waist![]() Finding your natural waist isnt hard (if you know where to look). Grab a fabric tape measure and follow these steps:
Heres a video that gives you a bit more detail on how to measure your natural waist. And a Word on Finding Your Lower WaistThanks to the wonderful (or not so wonderful) invention of low-waist jeans, you might wonder how to find your lower waist. Dont fret, your lower waist is simply the point 2 or inches below your natural waist. The easiest way to find your lower waist is to put your pointer finger on your natural waist, then add your middle finger and index finger. The point where your index finger lands is your lower waist. Most jeans (sad, I know) hit at your lower waist, which is problematic if you have a love pouch. About Jeans99% of waist questions are in regards to jeans. For the most part, if youve got a pouchy middle, a larger backside, etc., stick with the higher rise jeans. If you have a smaller backside, flatter stomach, stick with the lower rise. We found this awesome infographic on jean rises from the site joy of clothes. ![]() Looking for more great tips? Check these out Please leave this field empty
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