How to measure
To ensure accurate measurements, we suggest having a professional seamstress measure you. If you do not get a professional seamstress to take your measurements you should follow this guide to ensure proper fit.
Please Note: You should always have someone else take your measurements, physically measuring yourself will provide you with inaccurate numbers, so please have someone help you.
Bust-Not your bra size! Take the tape
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- Bust
- This is not your bra size!
- Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
- Relax arms at sides
- Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust
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- Waist
- Find the natural waist
- This is the smallest part of the waist
- Usually about 1 in. above belly button
- Keep tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room
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- Hips
- Find the widest part of the hips
- Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
- Tape should brush across both hipbones
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- Hollow to Floor
- Stand straight with feet together
- Measure in bare feet
- Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
- To fit high heels, we'll add an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
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- Height
- Stand straight with feet together
- Measure in bare feet
- Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor
For Flower Girl Dresses
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Bust
Stand straight and relax. Then, take the tape across the fullest part of your bust and across your back. -
Waist
This is the natural waistline, which is also the smallest part of your waist. Typicallyit's about an inch above your belly button. -
Hips
This is the widest part of your hips, across the hipbone. Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline. This measurement is not needed for full gowns. -
Hollow to Floor
Stand upright and keep your feet together.Then measure the length from your shoulder to your heels.(just take the tape from your front,with bare foot). -
Height
* Stand straight with feet togerther
* Measure in bare feet
* Begin at the top of the head and pull tape, straight down to the floor
For Maternity Dresses
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- Upper Bust
- Relax arms at sides
- Measure the highest part of the chest
- Pull the tape right underneath the arms
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- Bust
- This is not your bra size!
- Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
- Relax arms at sides
- Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust
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- Under Bust
- Measure immediately under breasts
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- Around Belly
- Find the fullest part of the belly
- Pull tape around the belly
- Keep tape slight loose for comfort
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- Hips
- Find the widest part of the hips
- Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
- Make sure tape is parallel to the floor
- Tape should brush across both hipbones
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- Hollow to Floor
- Stand straight with feet together
- Measure in bare feet
- Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
- To fit high heels, we'll add an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
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- Height from head to floor
- Stand straight with feet together
- Measure in bare feet
- Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor
For Bridal Jacket/ Mini Wraps
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Bust
Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. -
Shoulder
Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder. -
Arm Length
Arm Length - Measure from your shoulder point to the wrist. -
Armscye
Armscye - Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the arm pit, and up the back of the shoulder.