Measuring – measuring is the best way to get a good fit. If you can, have someone help you. The measuring tape should be held snug, tight and level around your bust, natural waist, and hips while you stand tall looking straight ahead.
You should have a friend, family member or, for the best results, a professional seamstress or tailor to take your measurements.
Taking your own measurements will almost always result in inaccuracies.
It's best to be measured wearing the exact undergarments, slip, and shoes you'll be wearing.
Use ONLY a standard garment measuring tape. Do not pull the tape tightly, it should be just snug enough to stay in place.
Taking the bust measurements.
1. Stand straight with your heels together and your arms down at your side.
2. Position the measuring tape so that it covers the widest part of your back and the fullest part of your bust.
Taking the waist measurements.
1. Standing straight, measure around the smallest part of your waist, about 1-2 inches above your belly button.
2. Stand straight and keep your heels together.
3. Place the measuring tape around your natural waist.
Taking the hips measurements.
1. Stand straight with your heels together and your arms down at your side.
2. Position the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips.
Once you identify your measurements, refer to the designer's size guide to determine the most appropriate size that is the closest to the measurements that you obtained.
The designer's guide shows measurements that they use to produce each dress size.
If you are unable to match your exact size or number to all the three measurements indicated on the chart, we suggest ordering a size up and have it tailored for your fit. Remember, it is easier for the seamstress to alter your dress to your true measurement than getting into a dress that is too small.
Sizes of dresses do run small. Order the size base on the measurements on the size chart.
More then 50% of the customers do need alterations on their dresses - so make sure you have a seamstress that can get your needed alterations done.
