Measuring Instructions

For a Dress with a Perfect Fit

For the best fit, DON'T GUESS at your size. These dresses run about ONE SIZE SMALLER than your normal clothing size. Measuring very carefully will give you the best fit with the least amount of alterations. Measure first - then determine your size from our size chart listed with the dress. Order the size that comes closest to your measurements. If between sizes, choose the larger size as it is always easier to alter the dress down than to let it out. Remember, the size will not be displayed on the dress when you are wearing it. Don't get hung up on numbers. You'll look best in a dress that fits, no matter what the size

About the Size Chart

Size chart is very important when it comes to choosing the best fit for your prom, wedding, or special occasion dress. When ordering a dress it is necessary to take your measurements carefully and then compare them to the size chart in order to determine the best size for you. Size chart can be found under the color and size choices for a dress and are displayed in inches and centimeters,1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. When in doubt, we always recommend ordering the size that matches your largest measurement and then having the dress altered down as needed.
Standard U.S. Dress Size
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Standard Size S M L XL
US Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Europe Size 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
UK Size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
  inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Bust 32 ½ 83 33 ½ 84 34 ½ 88 35 ½ 90 36 ½ 93 38 97 39 ½ 100 41 104
Waist 25 ½ 65 26 ½ 68 27 ½ 70 28 ½ 72 29 ½ 75 31 79 32 ½ 83 34 86
Hips 35 ¾ 91 36 ¾ 92 37 ¾ 96 38 ¾ 98 39 ¾ 101 41 ¼ 105 42 ¾ 109 44 ¼ 112
Hollow to Hem 58 147 58 147 59 150 59 150 60 152 60 152 61 155 61 155
Height 63 160 65 160 65 165 65 165 67 170 67 170 69 175 69 175
Plus Size Dress Size
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Plus Size (US) 14W 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W
Europe Size 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
UK Size 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
  inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Bust 41 104 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135
Waist 34 86 36 ¼ 92 38 ½ 98 40 ¾ 104 43 109 45 ¼ 115 47 ½ 121
Hips 43 ½ 110 45 ½ 116 47 ½ 121 49 ½ 126 51 ½ 131 53 ½ 136 55 ½ 141
Hollow to Hem 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155
Height 69 175 69 175 69 175 69 175 69 175 69 175 69 175
Flower Girl Dresses Size
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US Size No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM
Bust 21 53 22 56 23 58 24 61 25 64 26 66 27 69 28 71 29 74 30.5 77 32 81 33 84 34 86
Waist 20 51 21 53 22 56 23 58 24 61 25 65 26 66 27 69 28 71 29 74 30 76 31 79 32 81
Hips 20 51 21 53 22 56 23 58 25 64 26 66 27 69 29 74 31 79 33 84 34 86 34.5 88 35 89
Hollow to Hem 33 84 35 89 38 97 40 102 41 104 42 107 43 109 44 112 47 119 48 122 50 127 51 130 52 132
Junior Bridesmaid Dresses Size
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Size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
  Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM Inch CM
Bust 22 56 24 61 26 66 28 71 30 76 32 81 34 86
Waist 20 51 22 56 24 61 26 66 28 71 30 76 32 81
Hips 25 64 27 69 279 74 31 79 33 84 35 89 37 94
Hollow to Hem 42 107 45 114 48 122 50 127 51 130 53 135 55 140

Here's How to Measure

Measure over undergarments, keep measuring tape level and pull it snug, but not tight. (If you will be wearing special undergarments with your dress, measure over those.) Don't have a measuring tape? Just use a piece of string then very carefully measure it with a ruler!

Bust
Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement.
Waist
Waist- This is the smallest part of your waist. Typically it`s an inch or so above your belly button. Also known as the natural waistline.
Hips
Hips- This is the widest part of your hips, across the hipbone. Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline. This measurement is not needed for full gowns.
Hollow to Hem
Hollow to Hem- This is the length from your hollow ( the hollow just under your neck ) to your heels. (Take the tape from your front, with bare foot ). You should stand upright and your feet should keep together.

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