MEASUREMENT GUIDE

How to Take Your Measurements for Your Wedding Dress: Step-by-Step Guide

Taking your measurements for a wedding dress is easy and quick! All you need is a tailor’s measuring tape and a few minutes of your time. It’s best if someone helps you with the measurements. If possible, taking measurements in a studio is the ideal option.

Follow our guide to ensure your dress fits perfectly:

Bust Size (Measure across the back and along the fullest part of your chest)

Measure from the side, seam to seam, over the fullest part of your ches

To measure under the bust

Measure under the bust side seam to side seam

Waist (Measured from the smallest part of your waist)

Hip size (measured across the widest part of your thighs and buttocks)

Measure below the buttocks

Measure from mid-breast to mid-breast

Measure from armpit to waist

Measure from waist to floor without shoes

Measure from armpit to armpit in front

Measure from armpit to armpit in the back

Measure from shoulder to shoulder on the back

Measure mid-shoulder to waist passing through mid-breast

To measure height, measure from head to the floor, without wearing shoes.

What is the height of your shoes for the event?

To measure arm hole size, measure around shoulder, through the armpit

Cup size

Measure to front cut out from middle of the neck

Measure from the middle of the neck to the top of the back of the shirt

Measure from mid-shoulder to back waist

Long sleeves (if any)

Biceps size

Wrist size

Measure from waist to mid-groin

Measure around the neck

Measure from neck to shoulder

Tip: Measure without pulling the tape too tight and maintain a natural posture. This will help your dress perfectly highlight your figure.