Why a Good Tailor Asks About Posture, Not Just Size
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Two people with identical measurements can need quite different patterns, and posture is usually the reason why this happens. A rounded upper back, a forward tilting neck or an uneven shoulder line all change how fabric sits on the body, regardless of what the tape measure says at the bust or waist alone.
This is why an experienced tailor watches how you stand and move during a fitting, not only where the numbers land on a chart. Adjustments like extra ease across the back or a slightly raised neckline on one side are common corrections that no standard size chart would ever anticipate in advance.
If your tailor only ever asks for numbers over the phone, treat that as a limitation rather than a convenient shortcut. A brief in person fitting, even for a simple blouse, tends to prevent the small discomforts that only reveal themselves once you have worn the finished garment for a few hours straight.