Measuring Guide
The below is just a guide. We recommend that whenever possible you get a qualified seamstress to measure your dress size. Always have someone else take the measurements—self-measuring is often inaccurate. Measure with undergarments similar to those you will wear with your dress; do not measure over other clothing.
After measuring: if a product page provides a Size Chart, please follow that chart for final selection.
For Custom-Made Products (items with a Tailoring Time option) and for styles that do not display a size chart,
please refer to our general size chart. See general Size Chart.
Bust
- This is not your bra size.
- Wear an unpadded bra; arms relaxed at your sides.
- Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
Waist
- Find your natural waist (smallest part).
- Usually about 1 in. above the belly button.
- Keep the tape slightly loose for comfort.
Hips
- Measure the widest part of the hips.
- Usually about 7 in. below the natural waist.
- Ensure the tape passes across both hipbones.
Height & Hollow to Floor
- Stand straight with feet together.
- Height: head top to floor (barefoot).
- Hollow to Floor: from the hollow at the base of the neck straight down to the floor; measure with your shoes on if you will wear heels.
For short dresses not reaching the floor, measure to the actual hemline of the dress.