Wedding dress and special event dress sizes often fit tighter than regular clothing sizes. In order to avoid the size mistakes, please do follow the measuring tips when ordering online. It takes time and effort to measure your size accurately. Having a friend or your tailor take the measurements for you is absolutely worthwhile before ordering online. The Top One reason gowns need to be returned is their measurements taken incorrectly. So which do you prefer? Have your dress returned or take measurements professionally before you place the order?
Ask your friends, relatives, or your tailor to help you take measurements as accurate as possible. The more accurate, the better fit.
Make alterations for a perfect look. Nearly all formal gown needs the alterations no matter you buy online or in the local bridal shop.
While measuring, keep the measuring tape snug instead of tight around your body part. Never suck in your tummy for a smaller belly number!
Your dress size is only a number. Our dress sizes fit tighter than common clothing sizes, you’d better order a larger size than your normal one. The number over the tag inside your gown is not the key. The most important thing is how you look like in your favorite dress.
It’s much better to have your measurements one size larger since it’s easier to make a dress smaller than larger. Many gowns are not made to be let out, you still need to be careful when make your dress one size larger where the design may be changed slightly after the alteration.
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your breast. It’s better to wear a bra which you may wear with your dress. Make sure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do not make it too tight while measure your bust. Remember the bust measurement should not be the identical size as your bra.
Waist
Measure around your waist about 1-2 inches up your belly button. When measure your waist, make sure no clothing is under your tape. Make sure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do not make it too tight while measure your waist.
Measuring tip
Do not wear low cut jeans or pants while taking your waist measurement. Someone may think it’s OK as her waist is exposed. Honey, wearing like that can add 1 or more inches to you real waist size.
Hip
Measure around the fullest part of your hips. It’s suggested to measure about 6-7 inches down your belly button. Make sure the measuring tape is comfortable. Do not make it too tight while measure your hips. When measure your hips, make sure no clothing is under your tape.
Shoulder to Floor
Most regular length formal gowns are made to fit women up to about 5 feet 8 inches in height unless specially required by the tailor. Don’t forget to pick the most appropriate heel height which works with your dress length.
1. If you are between sizes, choose a corset or lace-up back style dresses which provides an adjustable fit.
2. If you want full, A-line or ball gown dresses, pay more attention to bust and waist measurements.
3. Keep your dress one size larger since it’s easier to get a dress smaller then larger. Seldom dresses could get a perfect fit without alterations.
4. Before you place an order online, remind yourself that it’s totally different from shopping in local bridal shops. You should be ready for some wrinkling caused by packing and shipping of any dresses. Don’t compare the gown you take out of a small box with photos of a carefully steamed dress. if you want a wrinkle-free and perfect looking dress, have it steamed after alterations completed and before your event.
The thumb of rule is to choose the size that matches your largest measurement. When purchasing a ball gown or full A-line dress, remember that your bust and waist measurements play a more important role than your hip measurement. If you happen to be between sizes, it’s recommended to choose the larger size which you have room to alter in the dress. Then make an appointment with your tailor for alterations on the areas unsatisfactory.
There’s an alternative for women who are between-sizes. Pick a dress with a corset or lace-up back. A tightly fitted skirt leaves you no chance to give a perfect fit.
The below is just a guide. We recommend that whenever possible you get a qualified seamstress to measure your dress size. Always get someone else to make the measurements for you: measuring yourself will give inaccurate numbers and could lead to disappointment. Measure with undergarments similar to those you will wear with your dress; do not measure over other clothing.
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| Bust Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement. |
Waist This is the smallest part of your waist. Typically it`s an inch or so above your belly button. Also known as the natural waistline. |
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. |
Shoulder to Floor Take the tape from your front, with bare foot. Start the tape at the shoulder point and measure down to your heels. Make sure the tape is across your nipple. This measurement is very important as it sets the hem length for your gown. You'd better have someone help you with this one and ensure you are looking straight ahead (not at the floor). |
Upper Bust
Measure around the highest part of your chest directly under the arms.Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides.
Bust
Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement.
Under Bust
Measure immediately underneath the breasts (around the chest).
Around Belly
Measure around the fullest part of your belly keeping the tape measure a little loose for comfort.
Hips
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.
Shoulder to Floor
Shoulder to Floor-This is the length from your shoulder point to your heels. (Take the tape from your front, with bare foot ).
You should stand upright and your feet should keep together.
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| Upper Bust Measure around the highest part of your chest directly under the arms.Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. |
Bust Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement. |
Under Bust Measure immediately underneath the breasts (around the chest). |
Around Belly Measure around the fullest part of your belly keeping the tape measure a little loose for comfort. |
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| Hips 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. |
Shoulder to Floor Take the tape from your front, with bare foot. Start the tape at the shoulder point and measure down to your heels. Make sure the tape is across your nipple and belly. This measurement is very important as it sets the hem length for your gown. You'd better have someone help you with this one and ensure you are looking straight ahead (not at the floor). |
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.
Armseye
Armseye - Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. This measurement is used for sleeve sizes.
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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. |
Armseye Armseye - Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. This measurement is used for sleeve sizes. |
