Measurement Info

Prior to placing your order you must submit 17 body measurements, so we can ensure you a precise fit. We assume you are submitting these measurements in inches unless you explitly tell us otherwise. Please add the message "MEASURED IN CM" in the "Note" field on the Measurement page.

The following graphics should make clear how to take each of the required measurements.

Height

Stand straightly and measure your height without shoes (from head to toe).


Neckline

Wrap the measurement tape around your neck so that its collar tight. You will not need this measurement unless your garment has a high neck and/or collar.


Shoulder

Measure the distance between the most prominent points on your shoulder blades. Let your arms droop naturally.


Upper Bust

While standing, measure the total circumference of your upper torso (above the fullest portion of your bust) Thread the tape measure through your armpits.


Bust

Lift your arms to the side and measure around the fullest part of the bust and around the back, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor. Do not wear a bra while doing so. 

Under-Bust

While standing, measure around your body below the fullest part of the bust.


Breast Height

While standing, measure from your nipple to the point where your neck and collar bone meet.


Breast Distance

Measure the distance between your nipples.


Arm Circumference

Measure the distance around the bicep area of your arm.


Armhole

Measure the distance around your arm root (from the edge of the shoulder, through your armpit, and back to shoulder edge).


Sleeve Length

With your elbow slightly bent, measure from edge of your shoulder to your wrist, taking in the external edge of your elbow.


Waist

Find your natural waistline. Measure around the narrowest part . Leave a finger's width under the tape so it can move.


Fore Waist Circumstance

While standing, measure the distance from the point where your collarbone meets your neck to your waistline, taking in the nipple along the way.


Back Waist Circumstance

Measure the distance from the point where your shoulder meets the back of your neck to your waistline, taking in your shoulder blade along the way.


Hips

Stand with your heels together, and measure 8 to 10 inches below the waist to find the fullest hip. Measure the distance around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.


Thigh Root Circumference.

Measure the distance around the the fullest portion of one of your thighs.


Dress Length

Measure from from your collarbone to the ground while wearing the same height of shoes you plan to wear with the gown.








Some final tips for taking these measurements:

  • Ask a friend (or ideally a professional seamstress) to help
  • Take all measurements while wearing only undergarments.
  • For bust, waist, and hip measurments, keep the tape measure parallel to the floor and tight around the body (though not so tight you can't breath).
  • "Measure twice, cut once" is the expression. Please take all measurements twice to be sure.
  • Please contact us if you're at all unsure about any of these directions. Getting the right measurements is the most important part of the order process and helps ensure you'll be happy with the fit when the gown arrives.
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