Measurement Guide

Here's a basic dress measurement guide that you can use to take accurate measurements for ordering or making dresses. Keep in mind that having someone help you with the measurements can lead to more accurate results. Additionally, make sure to use a flexible measuring tape and wear lightweight clothing while taking measurements.

Height
1.Stand straight with feet together.

2.Measure in bare feet.

3.Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor.

Bust
1.This is not your bra size.

2.Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra).

3.Relax arms at sides.

4.Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust.

Waist
1.Find the natural waist.

2.Usually about 1 in above belly button.

3.Keep tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room.

Hips
1.Find the widest part of the hips.

2.Usually about 7 in below natural waist.

3.Tape should brush across both hipbones.

Hollow to Floor
1.Stand straight with feet together.

2.Measure in bare feet.

3.Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor.

Hollow to floor = Length from Collarbone to the Ground (excluding shoe height)

Measurement diagram: