Measuring & Suit Style Guide

Choose a style, compare coverage, or check how to measure. For ready-made suits, use the exact top size, bottom size and coverage in the listing.

How to measure your body

Use this guide to record the measurements Saleyla needs for a custom Bikini, Wellness, or Figure competition suit. Measure your body as it is today, note any expected prep changes, and contact Saleyla if your measurements change significantly before production or delivery.

Before you start: use a soft measuring tape, wear close-fitting clothing or undergarments, stand naturally, and keep the tape level and comfortably snug. Do not pull the tape tight. Ask another person to help when possible, and take every measurement twice.

  1. Bust: measure around the fullest part of your bust and across your upper back. Keep the tape level. Include your usual cup size with your order details.
  2. Ribcage or underbust: measure directly under the bust where the lower edge of the suit top will sit.
  3. Natural waist: measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually between the bottom of the ribs and the navel.
  4. Lower waist: measure around the body at the level where the top edge of your suit bottom is expected to sit. This is below the natural waist and above the fullest part of the hips.
  5. Hips or glutes: measure around the fullest part of your hips and glutes. Check from the side to make sure the tape is level and passes over the fullest point.

Competition suit measurement points for bust, ribcage, waist, lower waist and hips

Watch the Saleyla measuring video

Measurements during competition prep

Submit current measurements unless Saleyla has asked for a different point in your prep. If you expect substantial weight or measurement changes, include that information with your show date. Do not guess smaller stage measurements. If your body changes significantly after ordering, contact Saleyla with updated measurements before assuming the original numbers should still be used.

Send your current measurements, usual bra size, federation, division, and show date with your custom order. If you expect changes during prep, let us know.

Choose your top style

Compare the four top styles below. Top style and cup size are separate choices. Only the styles offered in your product’s options are available for that design.

Triangle: sliding string. Molded triangle: sewn in place. Halter: sliding string. Underwire: sewn in place.

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Triangle

Triangle cups with a sliding string.

Molded triangle

Molded triangle cups sewn in place. This style may appear as “Molded Push-up Triangle” in the product options.

Halter

Halter cups with a sliding string.

Underwire

Underwire cups sewn in place. Choose this style only on products that offer it.

Bottom coverage

These diagrams compare bottom cuts. They are not body measurements. The product listing and available choices determine the coverage you can order.

Bikini bottom coverage

Saleyla bikini bottom coverage comparison

Figure bottom coverage

Saleyla figure bottom coverage comparison

Ready-made size charts

These are body-measurement ranges, not garment dimensions. Use the separate bra size shown on the product for the top. For an adjustable Small/Medium bottom, review both rows and the product’s fit details.

Women’s ready-made sizing

Size Bust Waist Hips
XS 31–33 in / 79–84 cm 24–26 in / 61–66 cm 32–34 in / 81–87 cm
S 32–34 in / 81–87 cm 25–27 in / 63.5–68.5 cm 34–36 in / 87–91.5 cm
M 35–37 in / 89–94 cm 27.5–28.5 in / 70–74 cm 36.5–38 in / 93–96 cm
L 37.5–39 in / 95–99 cm 28.5–30 in / 74–76 cm 38–40 in / 96–102 cm

Men’s ready-made sizing

Size Waist Hips
S 28–30 in / 71–76 cm 35–37 in / 89–94 cm
M 32–34 in / 81–86 cm 38–40 in / 96–102 cm
L 36–38 in / 91–96 cm 42–44 in / 107–112 cm