You need the shirt to be a little longer if you plan to tuck it in all the time.

Where to measure torso. If your second measurement is short, you. Knowing whether or not your torso is considered short or long can help when purchasing back support or a backpack. Bend to one side to find its natural crease.

If your first measurement is shorter than your second measurement, you have a short torso. Torso length is measured from the underbust area (the crease where your breast tissue meets the abdominal wall) to the hip. Place the end of the tape measure on the belly button and wrap it around your waist to the front.

Measure at your fullest part in front. Place your measuring tape at your shoulder blades, trail it between your legs, and back up to the start of your shoulder. This is why you need to accurately measure your torso length.

Place the tape measure on one shoulder in the front. How to measure the upper torso. To measure the chest size, you have to start with the bottom seam that joins the sleeve and jacket.

The top of your torso is the c7. The key to flattering a short torso is to accentuate the waist, but avoid any styles with harsh lines that cut off in the middle. In order to measure your hip/waist size, wrap the measuring tape around your waits covering the iliac crest you located prior while measuring your backpack torso size.

Your hand is over an area called the iliac crest. The measuring tape should be parallel to the floor and fit. Stand upright and exhale slowly.