Size guide to choose your ideal wedding dress
Are you interested in one of our wedding dresses and worried about taking your measurements incorrectly? You’ve come to the right place—we’ll guide you through properly measuring yourself before purchasing your custom-sized wedding dress!
Our advice before you get started.
Measure yourself in underwear, barefoot for optimal accuracy.
Conduct the measurements yourself in front of a mirror to ensure accuracy (methods used by an external tailor may differ from our guide, which could lead to inconsistencies), or enlist the help of a trusted person if needed.
Be careful not to stretch the measuring tape too tightly, especially around the hips and buttocks for mermaid-style dresses, to avoid any restriction.
Anticipate the possibility of alterations by arranging for a skilled seamstress, as even custom-made dresses may require fine adjustments.
Choose a dress with a back lace-up closure for easier adjustments and a perfect fit.
Order your dress between four and six months before the event to avoid any stress related to deadlines and ensure enough time for potential alterations.
We tailor the dresses to the correct size provided that the measurements given are accurate (it is recommended to double-check them multiple times to ensure their precision).
To measure your armhole correctly, it’s crucial that the measuring tape is positioned to not restrict your movements. Wrap the tape over the top of your shoulder and under your armpit, ensuring it sits snugly but not tightly. The goal is to allow complete freedom of movement: you should be able to lower and raise your arm without any tension or restriction. If the tape is too tight, it will affect comfort and mobility in your clothing, especially around the shoulders and arms. Therefore, ensure the measuring tape is comfortably adjusted to reflect a natural and easy fit.
Armhole
Mid-shoulder measurement
To measure accurately, start from the central point of your shoulder—where the strap of your bra naturally sits—and extend to your nipple. For precise evaluation, it’s recommended to wear a well-fitting bra.
Tips for precise measurement:
- Stand upright in a comfortable position, keeping your shoulders and arms completely relaxed. This will simulate a natural, everyday posture.
- Use the measuring tape to draw a gentle, straight line from the middle of your shoulder to your nipple, without pulling the tape tight.
- Ensure the tape remains parallel to the ground and in constant contact with your body to avoid any measurement distortion.
Bust measurement
To measure your bust correctly, wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, passing precisely over the tips of your breasts, and ensure the tape is straight and horizontal all around your back.
It’s important to note that this measurement does not correspond to your bra size. For increased accuracy, your arms should be relaxed and held down at your sides. Additionally, it’s advisable to wear the bra you intend to use with your dress on the big day for this measurement. This will ensure that your dress size perfectly matches the support and profile your lingerie will provide, avoiding any unexpected adjustments.
Another tip: take your measurement in a quiet place where you feel comfortable. This will help ensure you are relaxed and your posture is natural during the measurement, which is crucial for obtaining precise results.
Position the measuring tape gently around your torso, placing it immediately under your bust. Ensure the tape is perfectly horizontal and snug but not tight, ensuring an accurate measurement.
Tips for optimal precision:
- Maintain a natural posture with your arms relaxed and positioned alongside your body to avoid distorting the measurement.
- Breathe normally and refrain from tensing your chest, allowing the tape to measure your true waist size in a relaxed state.
- Ensure the measuring tape stays in place without slipping or twisting for an accurate reading.
Underbust measurement
Hip circumference
To accurately measure your hip circumference at the widest point, it’s essential to find the correct position on your body. This area typically lies between 17 and 22 cm below your natural waistline, but this distance can vary slightly from person to person. To locate it, stand upright and feel with your hands for the fullest part of your buttocks, which generally marks the widest point.
Once you’ve identified this area, wrap the measuring tape around your hips, ensuring it lays flat against your body without twisting. The tape should remain perfectly horizontal and parallel to the ground all around your body to ensure the measurement is accurate.
It’s also important to stand straight but relaxed, with your feet slightly apart, to maintain a natural posture. Avoid holding your breath or sucking in your stomach during the measurement, as this could distort the results.
Guide for measuring the length of your dress according to desired style:
Stand straight and start by locating the center of your collarbone. From there, measure downwards to the desired point, depending on the style of dress you are considering.
Some recommendations for precise measurement:
- Make sure not to wear shoes while taking the measurement to get an accurate length of the garment relative to your natural height.
- For a long dress, the measuring tape should extend to the floor. Consider your height and how you want the dress to fall around your feet.
- If you prefer a short dress, measure to the exact point where you would like the hem of the dress to end, whether above the knee, at the knee, or just below.
Hollow of neck to floor
To measure the length of your arm, first locate the acromion at the top of your shoulder, a flat area that remains still when you move your arm. Mark this point. Then, measure from this marker along the arm, slightly bending the elbow at a 45° angle to better follow the natural shape of the arm, until you reach the small bump of the wrist (ulnar styloid process).
While measuring with the arm completely relaxed is entirely possible and may simplify the process for some individuals, lightly bending the elbow can help simulate how the arm naturally moves and ensure that the sleeves of your clothing provide enough room for optimal comfort during movement. If you choose to measure with the arm relaxed, ensure the measuring tape follows the natural line of the arm for maximum accuracy.
Arm length
Shoulder width
This measurement corresponds to shoulder width, which extends from one shoulder to the other passing through the highest point of the neck. To measure it, place the measuring tape on top of the shoulders. Start at the outer edge of the left shoulder, pass through the prominent bone at the center of the neck, and continue to the outer edge of the right shoulder. Ensure the tape stays in place on the top of the shoulders for an accurate measurement.
Bicep circumference
To measure your bicep circumference accurately, the tape should encircle the fullest part of your arm. It’s crucial to keep your arm muscle relaxed during the measurement for a precise reading that reflects your arm’s natural size, without muscle contraction or tension.
Position the measuring tape around your arm at the level of your bicep, without pulling it tight. The tape should rest gently on your skin without creating compression. This approach ensures that garments made from these measurements will offer a comfortable fit, allowing optimal freedom of movement.
An additional tip is to take this measurement in front of a mirror to ensure the tape is horizontal and positioned correctly around the bicep. Moreover, it may be helpful to take this measurement multiple times and average the results to account for any variations due to movement or tape placement.
To determine your natural waist measurement, target the narrowest part of your waist. Place the measuring tape around this area, ensuring it remains parallel to the ground for optimal accuracy. A tip to find your natural waist is to slightly lean to one side; the indentation that naturally forms at your torso indicates the exact point to measure.
It’s crucial to ensure the tape is neither too tight nor too loose and rests comfortably against your body without pinching your skin. Taking this measurement carefully and precisely will ensure that your clothing, especially fitted items like some dresses, will fit flatteringly to your silhouette, enhancing your natural shape.
Remember to breathe normally and remain relaxed during the measurement. This will help you achieve results true to your actual waist size, ensuring a comfortable and stylish fit for your outfits.
Waist circumference
Wrist circumference
Locate the area just below the wrist bone, where you would typically wear a watch. Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist at this point, ensuring it lays flat against your skin without being too tight.
Tips for accurate measurement:
- Ensure your arm is relaxed and laid flat on a surface, palm facing up, to ensure a natural and precise measurement.
- The tape should be snug but not overly tight, to avoid compressing the skin, which could alter the measurement.
- Breathe normally and remain relaxed during the measurement to avoid any tension in the wrist that could affect the result.
After carefully taking your measurements, it’s time to choose the wedding dress of your dreams! Browse through our selection and once you’ve found your perfect match, simply head to the section dedicated to entering your personal measurements.
Easy steps to follow:
- Select the wedding dress that captivates you.
- Enter your measurements carefully into the corresponding fields to ensure a perfect fit.
That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest, ensuring your wedding dress fits you perfectly, so you’ll look absolutely stunning on your big day.