Things You Need to Know Before Ordering Your Dress
Sizing and Fit - HOW TO MEASURE
Measure with undergarments similar to those you will wear with your dress; do not measure over other clothing. Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor and pulled evenly across the body with no slack.
We recommend our Brides compare their measurements to those of the dress they’re interested in purchasing. Bridal gowns are sized differently than your street clothes. Bridal gowns are made to accommodate alterations and can typically be taken in or let out 1-2 inches (unless otherwise noted). You may want to consider getting professionally measured. If your sizing is in between a size chart measurement, for example you measure 39 3/4 inch, go to the next size, ie. 40 for your measurement.
MEASUREMENT
Bust: Do not use your bra size for a bust measurement. With a tape measure fullest part of the bust, across the nipple line. Be sure to keep the measuring tape parallel to the floor. If you are greater than a C cup, note that a bigger size is better. Wear a bra similar to the bra you will be wearing with your dress.
Waist/Natural Waist: Smallest part of the waist, usually 1 inch above navel. While standing straight up, bend to your side. The part where your waist creases is your natural waist. Mark the spot, stand up and then measure there.
Hips: Fullest part of the buttocks. Stand with both feet together.
Shoulder to Shoulder: take the measurement on the back from one end of the shoulder to the other, do not pull a straight line, follow the natural curve of your body.
Hollow to Floor: Standing with bare feet flat and straight together, bring the tape measure to the hollow space between your collarbones (just below the chin and neck there is a little indent - that is the hollow), put the tape measure straight down to the floor and stop at the length your dress will be and that tape measurement will be your hollow to floor number, just 1 number.
Arm Measurements:
- Arm Length - shoulder point to natural slightly bent arm to wrist is your sleeve length.
- Armpit - measure around fullest part of upper arm.
- Wrist - use a fabric tape measure or a piece of paper, wrap it around where you would wear a bracelet, put end together and that is your wrist size number.
Almost everyone will require some alterations by a professional seamstress. It is always better to purchase a dress that is a little bigger than one that is too small. We recommend you purchase a gown that fits your largest measurement, and have the dress taken in.
Leave us your custom sizing or standard size and we confirm your dress size and color within 24 hours of purchase.
If you require a custom consultation, please contact us with your questions.
Handling and Care - please use professional services to clean and store your dress, fabrics are delicate and need professional care. All dresses are inspected before shipping and are shipped inside out to avoid any damage while being shipped.
Please keep in mind, dresses are uniquely made to order specifically for you to keep costs low for you. If you are unsure of size, choose one size larger and bring the dress to a local tailor to custom fit your body type. Please double check your measurements and color choice before ordering. Petticoats and undergarments are not included and may be purchased separately. We do offer up to $50.00 towards a seam alteration made within 30 days of receiving a dress on a case by case basis.
*exceptions apply to certain countries, free shipping may not be available.
How to measure your dress size -
