It is very important to take your measurements to determine the right fit when choosing your gown size. We suggest having a professional seamstress/tailor take your measurements, but if this is not possible, have someone besides yourself take the measurements.

What You Need

A cloth tape measure. If you do not have a cloth tape measure, you can use string to measure around the body and a ruler to measure the string.

Take the measurements undressed or in lightweight clothes. Even better, use the undergarments that you will be wearing with your gown. Pull your tape measure snug, but not too tight. Stand up straight and tall.

Step 1:  Bust Measurement - Place thumb or finger beneath tape measure when taking bust measurement.

Step 2:  Waist Measurement - To find your waist, bend to one side, deepest wrinkle is your waist (Left diagram).  Measure waist to closest half inch (Right diagram).

Step 3:  Hip Measurement - Measure hip width.

What You Do

1. The most critical measurements are the Bust and the Waist. Our gowns have very full skirts, so the hip measurement is not as significant.

2. Compare your measurements to those of the dress style that you are interested in. Please note that designers cut differently from normal street clothes, so you may measure into a size you normally do not wear.

3. When choosing a dress size, be sure that all of the dress measurements are the same or higher than yours. For example, if your waist measurement is 33", make sure the dress size you choose has a waist of 33" or higher. It is easier for a tailor to take a dress in than to let it out.

4. Keep in mind that most formal wear requires some alterations for a perfect fit.