Use this body jewelry size guide to take repeatable measurements for decorative harnesses, chokers, body chains, waist chains, thigh garters, anklets, hand chains and cuffs. The size or option selector on the individual product page remains the final reference because one store-wide chart cannot describe every strap route, chain length or closure.
How should I prepare before measuring?
- Use a flexible fabric measuring tape. If you only have string, mark it without stretching and compare it with a ruler.
- Measure over bare skin or the same thin layer you plan to wear beneath the accessory.
- Keep the tape level, close to the body and comfortable rather than pulled tight.
- Record each result in inches or centimeters and measure twice.
- Compare your result with the exact product selector, included-piece description and documented adjustment range.
What does the harness measurement chart include?
A harness measurement chart should identify the path each strap follows. It should not convert one chest, waist or clothing size into a guaranteed fit for every harness.
| Harness style | Measurements to record | What to check on the product page |
|---|---|---|
| Chest or cage harness | Chest or bust, underbust when referenced, shoulder path | Strap placement, buckle range, open areas and intended base layer |
| Full-body harness | Chest, waist, hips, torso path and any connected thigh points | Which sections connect, vertical strap length and included pieces |
| Waist or hip harness | Exact waist or high-hip placement | Usable length, closure and whether the piece sits at the natural or low waist |
| Thigh or garter harness | Each thigh at the intended height, plus waist or hip when connected | Number of pieces, strap width and documented adjustment range |
| Shoulder or men’s harness | Chest, shoulder route and torso placement shown | Front and back strap paths, closures and movement around the arms |
| Harness top or bralette | Chest or bust, underbust, torso length and chosen base layer | Coverage, cup construction, lining and whether a separate garment is needed |
Browse body harnesses or chest harnesses only after recording the points used by the specific construction.
How do I compare my measurement with an adjustment range?
Start with the measurement taken at the exact wearing point, then compare it with the minimum and maximum usable dimensions stated for that product. Your number should sit within the documented range without forcing a buckle onto its final hole or pulling an extender fully taut. Leave practical room for breathing, sitting and the layer you intend to wear, but do not add the same allowance to every design. Strap width, hardware position and connected sections can change how two products with similar listed lengths feel. When a listing provides flat garment dimensions rather than a body circumference, follow its stated measuring method instead of doubling the number automatically.
How do I measure for a chest or upper-body harness?
How do I measure the chest or bust?
Run the tape around the fullest part of the chest or bust, under the arms and across the back. Keep it parallel to the floor and breathe normally. Measure over the intended shirt, bodysuit or lingerie layer when the harness will be worn over clothing.
When should I use an underbust measurement?
Measure directly below the chest or bust only when the product construction or selector refers to that point. Do not substitute an underbust number for a full chest or bust circumference.
How do I record shoulder and torso paths?
Follow the route shown in the product photos or diagram. A straight shoulder-to-shoulder width differs from a strap that travels over a shoulder, around the neck or down the torso. Connected full-body styles may also require the vertical distance between chest, waist and thigh sections.
How do I measure my waist and hips?
Where is the natural waist?
Measure around the narrowest part of the torso, usually above the navel, while keeping the tape horizontal.
What if the accessory sits at the low waist or hip?
Measure the exact point where you plan to wear the chain, belt or harness. A natural-waist measurement cannot be substituted automatically for a low-waist or high-hip placement.
When do I need a hip circumference?
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat when the product wraps or connects across that area. Check that sitting and bending do not pull a connected strap out of position.
What does the body jewelry size chart include?
This body jewelry size chart covers fashion jewelry that sits across the body. It is separate from piercing gauge measurements.
| Fashion jewelry type | What to measure | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Choker or collar | Neck circumference at the intended height | Usable length, width and closure method |
| Body chain | Neck-to-waist, torso or chest route shown | Chain path, extender, closure and what the listing includes |
| Waist or belly chain | Natural waist, low waist or high hip | Total usable length and extender range |
| Thigh chain or garter | Each thigh at the exact wearing height | One-piece or two-piece quantity and adjustment range |
| Anklet | Ankle circumference where the chain will rest | Chain length, extender and interaction with footwear |
| Hand chain | Wrist, finger ring and connecting route across the hand | Ring configuration, wrist closure and movement |
| Wrist cuff | Wrist circumference at the closure point | Usable length, width and fastening method |
How do I measure for common body jewelry styles?
How do I measure for a choker or collar?
Place the tape around the part of the neck where the piece will sit. Keep your head neutral and the tape level. Use one finger under the tape as a comfort check, but do not add an arbitrary allowance unless the product instructions request one. Compare both circumference and width because a wide collar occupies more vertical neck space than a narrow choker.
How do I measure for a body chain or waist chain?
Choose the intended route first: neck to waist, around the torso, natural waist, low waist or high hip. Measure that path without pulling the tape tight. Compare the result with the documented chain length, extender and selector. Browse body chains and waist and belly chains by placement rather than treating a photographed drape as a universal fit.
How do I measure for thigh garters and leg straps?
Stand with your weight distributed evenly and measure each thigh where the strap will sit. Record both sides when a listing contains two pieces. For a waist-connected design, also measure the upper placement and the vertical distance to the thigh. Compare the result with the thigh harness listing rather than clothing size alone.
How do I measure for a hand chain or wrist cuff?
Measure the wrist where the closure will sit. For a hand chain, also review the finger ring and connecting chain described on the product page. Hand movement and dominant-hand use can affect comfort even when the wrist circumference is correct. Compare current hand chains by their complete construction.
How Do Choker Sizes Work?
Choker sizes are not standardized across every necklace, band or collar. A useful choker size describes the wearable closed length or inner circumference, not simply the full amount of chain, strap or decorative material laid flat. Measure your neck at the exact height where the piece will sit, then compare that number with the usable measurements on the individual product page.
What Do Choker Necklace Sizes Mean on a Listing?
Choker necklace sizes may be shown as one fixed length, an adjustable range, several buckle positions or a base chain plus extender. These formats are not interchangeable. Look for the shortest and longest wearable settings, the closure type and the band width. A model photo, clothing size or “One Size” selector cannot confirm that the closed measurement will suit your neck.
| Listing format | What to compare with your neck measurement | Common mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-length choker | Wearable closed length or inner circumference | Assuming the full laid-flat length equals the space inside the closed piece |
| Extender-chain necklace | Shortest and longest closed settings | Counting decorative drops or pendants as part of the fit range |
| Buckle or snap band | Usable holes or snaps and band width | Assuming every visible hole or tail section is wearable |
| Rigid collar | Inner circumference, opening and removal method | Comparing only its straight width with neck circumference |
| Harness-connected choker | Neck setting plus the connected chest or torso route | Sizing the neck section without checking the full harness path |
How Do Width and Closure Affect Choker Fit?
A wide band occupies more vertical neck space and can feel different from a narrow chain at the same circumference. Buckles, snaps, clasps and extender links also change where pressure and hardware sit. Keep the measuring tape level, leave it comfortably against the skin and check normal head movement, speaking and swallowing after fastening the piece. Remove it if it causes pain, numbness, breathing difficulty or swallowing discomfort.
How Should I Choose Between Two Choker Sizes?
Do not apply a universal rule to always choose the larger option. Compare your measurement with the documented usable range, width and closure positions for that design. If neither option clearly contains your measurement, ask support before ordering rather than treating adjustability as unlimited. After confirming fit, browse gothic choker styles by material, silhouette and hardware.
What is a body jewelry gauge chart?
A body jewelry gauge chart converts the thickness of piercing bars, posts or plugs into approximate inch and millimeter measurements. A lower gauge number represents a thicker piece. Gauge does not describe the circumference of a body chain, the length of a choker or the fit of a harness.
| Gauge | Approximate inches | Rounded millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 20g | 0.032 | 0.8 mm |
| 18g | 0.040 | 1.0 mm |
| 16g | 0.051 | 1.2 mm |
| 14g | 0.064 | 1.6 mm |
| 12g | 0.081 | 2.0 mm |
| 10g | 0.102 | 2.5 mm |
| 8g | 0.128 | 3.2 mm |
| 6g | 0.162 | 4.0 mm |
| 4g | 0.204 | 5.0 mm |
| 2g | 0.258 | 6.0 mm |
| 0g | 0.325 | 8.0 mm |
| 00g | 0.365 | 9.0 mm |
This body jewelry gauge size chart uses the rounded reference values in the Association of Professional Piercers’ gauge conversion chart. Exact millimeter measurements and the jewelry manufacturer’s specification should take priority over a rounded chart.
Lunarness body chains, collars, harnesses and other fashion accessories are not piercing jewelry and are not sized by gauge unless an individual product page explicitly states otherwise. If you need to identify jewelry for an existing piercing or change its thickness, consult a qualified professional piercer instead of estimating from a screen image.
What if my measurement falls between listed options?
There is no reliable store-wide rule to always size up or always size down. Use the specific product’s measurements and adjustment notes. If your number falls outside the documented range or spans two options, use the contact form or email hello@lunarness.com with the product URL, intended wearing point, measurement unit and planned base layer. An unlisted custom size is not available unless support confirms it.
Common size guide questions
Can I choose a harness from my clothing size?
Not reliably. Harness fit depends on the path of several straps, the layer underneath and the adjustment range. Record the measurement points named on the product page.
Does “One Size” mean the product fits everyone?
No. It describes the current purchase configuration, not a universal-fit promise. Compare any published length, circumference or adjustment range with your measurement.
How do I know my choker size?
Measure your neck at the intended wearing height and compare that number with the product's wearable closed length or adjustment range. Also check the band width and closure because the same listed length can feel different across designs.
Is there a standard choker necklace size?
No single choker necklace size fits every wearer or construction. Fixed chains, extender necklaces, buckle bands, rigid collars and harness-connected chokers use different measurements, so the individual listing should remain the final reference.
Do body chains use piercing gauge sizes?
No. Fashion body chains are normally compared by chain route, usable length, extender and closure. Gauge applies to the thickness of certain piercing jewelry.
Should I measure over clothing?
Measure over the same type of layer you plan to wear. A harness measured on bare skin can fit differently over a shirt, bodysuit or lingerie base.
What details should I send to support?
Send the exact product URL, the option you are considering, your measurement and unit, where you measured and whether you plan to wear a layer underneath.
What should I check before ordering?
- The measured body area matches the strap, chain or closure path shown.
- The selected size or option currently exists on the product page.
- The included pieces and quantity match what you expect.
- The documented adjustment range covers your measurement.
- You checked movement, contact points and any required base layer.
- You reviewed the shipping and return information before checkout.
