Measuring Tools & Guides

Measure Guides & Tools

We create your swimsuit using your personal body measurements, so taking them correctly is the first step.   You can download and print our Measurement Guide Booklet, which includes a tape measure and provides step-by-step instructions and space to record all your measurements.  Standing in front of a Mirror will help with taking your measurements. 

On every product page, look for our quick-reference icons    next to each customization dropdown. They’ll walk you through the measuring process as well.


All Measurements are recorded in inches.

Tape Measure & Guide Booklet

Bust Measurements

Place the Tape Measure under the arms and above the breasts, meeting at the front. Pull snugly without it digging in.

  1. Remove Bra
  2. Exhale
  3. Measure to nearest 1/2" inch

Measure comfortably around the fullest part of your bust, make sure the tape is parallel with the ground.

  1. Wear Un-padded wired bra
  2. Measure to nearest 1/2" inch

Measure around, just below the bust where the bra band usually sits. Make sure the tape is comfortably snug.

  1. Exhale
  2. Wear Un-padded wired bra
  3. Measure to nearest 1/2" inch

Cross Breast

measure to the nearest 1/2 inch

Measure the breast from (inner crease across nipple to outer crease), at the fullest part of the breast. If your breast is less firm, take the measurement bending forward so your breast is facing the floor.

  1. Wear Un-padded wired bra
  2. Measure to nearest 1/2" inch

Upper Bust / Chest

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Measure the breast on the same side that you write. Measure from the breast crease (at the ribcage) up to the BustPoint / Nipple. Hold tape measure taut.

  1. Wear Un-padded wired bra
  2. Measure to nearest 1/4" inch

Tankini Measurements

Measure AROUND the smallest part of your waist. This is where your body creases when you bend sideways. If you are still having trouble? -tie a piece of string around your torso and it will naturally fall to your narrowest point.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

This Measurement is taken at the point where you would like your Tankini Hem to sit. Measure around the back meeting at the front. Pull snugly enough so that the tape measure doesn't dip in the front or the back

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Measure DOWN from the (Ribcage/Bra Band line) to your desired length. Make sure you are standing straight. Easiest-- standing in front of a mirror. Have someone help you if you cannot read the measurement.

  1. Options: 8"-16" inches
  2. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Lower Body Measurements

Measure AROUND the smallest part of your waist. This is where your body creases when you bend sideways. If you are still having trouble? -tie a piece of string around your torso and it will naturally fall to your narrowest point.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Approx. [4” - 5”] inches below your natural waist line.  Looking in the mirror find the area between your waist and seat that is the fullest. This may be at your hip bone or at the fullest part of your abdomen. The placement will also vary for each person depending on your shape. With heels together, measure around the back to the front making sure the tape is level and doesn't rise/dip in the back. Measure snugly but not to dig in.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Usually (8-9) inches below your natural waist line.

Looking in the mirror find the area that is the widest usually at the buttocks approximately 1 inch above the crotch line. The placement will also vary for each person depending on your shape. With heels together measure around the back meeting at the front. Make sure that the tape is level all the way around and doesn't rise or dip below the buttock area in the back.

  1. Measure to the Nearest 1" inch

Stand in front of a mirror and place the starting point of your tape measure at the Pubic bone, where your crotch starts to disappear.  Try not to curve your tape in between your legs.  MEASURE UP towards your waist, stopping at your Desired Height.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Stand in front of a mirror and place the starting point of your tape measure at the Pubic bone, where your crotch starts to disappear.  Try not to curve your tape in between your legs.  MEASURE UP towards your waist, stopping at your Desired Height.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Stand in front of a mirror and place the starting point of your tape measure at the Pubic bone, where your crotch starts to disappear.  Try not to curve your tape in between your legs.  MEASURE UP towards your waist, stopping at your Desired Height.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Measure for Custom SwimSkirts

Step 1

This measurement is always taken as your preferred height.  This is where your skirt waistband will sit.  For Help, Stand in front of a mirror and place the starting point of your tape measure at the Pubic bone, where your crotch starts to disappear.  Try not to curve your tape in between your legs.  MEASURE UP towards your waist, stopping at your Desired Height.  Mark this point with either a safety pin or some sort of marking tool.

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Step 2

Measure AROUND your waist/hip that you marked in STEP 1. 

  1. Measure to nearest 1" inch

Step 3

At the Point you marked in [Step 1]  measure down  to your [Desired Length]. This measurement is for the total length of the Skirt including the Waistband.

  1. Options:  12” - 18” inches
  2. Measure to nearest 1" inch

international Customers--Finding your Zena Swimwear Bra Size:

If you are an international customer please use this chart to help you if you have problems with the Bra Size DropDown. We require your bra size as a starting point. Follow the guide below to ensure you’re selecting the right size for you.  ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE TAKEN IN INCHES-- if you are using centimeters please divide by 2.54 and round your number to the nearest inch.

Step 1. Measure for your Band

Take this measurement by wrapping a tape measure snugly around your back, and directly under your breasts (known as the Ribcage). Because your ribcage expands and contracts as you breathe, please take this measurement when you have completely exhaled. You would like this measurement to be as small as possible.

Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number.

Step 2. Measure for your Cup

[While wearing a non-padded bra], take a Looser / non-binding measurement from back to front around the fullest part of your bust. Please make sure your tape measure is parallel to the ground - in the front and the back.

Round all fractional measurements to the nearest whole number.

Calculate your Zena Bra Size

Find the Cross Over Point from Step 1 and Step 2.  Click on chart to View Larger

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