Measurement Guide

Measure with undergarments similar to those you will wear with your dress; Do not measure over other clothing. Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor and pulled evenly across the body with no slack. You may want to consider getting professionally measured.

Standard Dresses

How to Measure bust

Bust
*This is not your bra size!
*Wear a bra
*Relax arms at sides
*Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust

How to Measure waist

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

How to Measure hips

Hips
*Find the widest part of the hips
*Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
*Tape should brush across both hipbones

How to Measure shoulder width

Shoulder
Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.

How to Measure hollow to floor

Hollow to Floor (Bare Foot)
*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

How to Measure height

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


Maternity Dresses
Upper Bust Relax arms at sides Measure the highest part of the chest *Pull the tape right underneath the arms	Bust This is not your bra size! Wear a bra Relax arms at sides Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust	Under Bust Measure immediately under breasts	Around Belly Find the fullest part of the belly Pull tape around the belly *Keep tape slight loose for comfort
Hips Find the widest part of the hips Usually about 7 in. below natural waist *Tape should brush across both hipbones	Hollow to Floor (Bare Foot) 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	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 Bridal Jacket/ Mini Wraps
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 Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the arm pit, and up the back of the shoulder.