How do you measure your natural waist line?

To measure your natural waistline, bend to one side to find the skin fold between the hip bone and rib cage, and then measure around the torso at that point. On some bodies, the natural waistline lines up with the belly button, but on others it is not aligned.

The natural waistline measurement is needed to properly fit high-waisted jeans, which are also called mom jeans. For hip hugging jeans and garments, the lower waist measurement is required for a proper fit, and that is found by measuring around the torso just below the hip line or 2 inches below the natural waistline.