Do you need to take your measurements at home? Although we always recommend taking professional measurements, here is all you need to know to do the job at home!

How to measure your bust:

Using the underwear you will wear with your dress, wrap the tape measure around your back and under your arms on the fullest part of your bust.

How to measure your waist:

Stand up straight and bend to one side, the crease created is your natural waist. Wrap the tape around the narrowest part of your natural waist.

How to measure your hips:

Stand with your feet together, wrap the tape around the fullest part of your hips and seat.

How to measure a hollow to the hem (length)

Most dresses come with a Calculate Dress Size, but some designers offer a custom fit. The measurement of the hemline gap is determined by measuring from the center of the collarbone (gap) to the bottom (hemline) of the dress. We strongly recommend that a formal clothing professional take this measurement as it can be a bit difficult.

It is very important that you wear shoes with a heel height similar to those you will wear with your dress.

How to read a size chart and find your correct size

On each product page, you will find a bridesmaid or wedding dress size chart for the designer of the product you are viewing. The designer size chart describes your specific standard measurements. Each designer is different; therefore, each size chart is different.

Compare your bust, waist and hip measurements to the designer size chart. It is very important that you order the largest size that corresponds to your Calculate Dress Size. For example, if your measurements are as follows:

 We advise you to order a size 12, and to alter the dress to fit your body. Ordering the size that fits your largest will ensure that your dress has the most flattering fit possible.

Keep in mind that wedding clothing is often sized differently than retail clothing, so it is not uncommon for you to need wedding clothing one or more sizes larger than your regular dress size.