Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor. Measure around the fullest part of the bust. Keep one finger inside the measuring tape to allow for movement.

Measure around the narrowest part of the waist, keep one finger inside the tape to allow for movement. This is the slimmest point above your navel and below your ribs.

Start at the base of neck, measuring straight down over the bust. Hold the measuring tape with your finger parallel under the breast, and the number at the bottom of your finger is the measurement.

Start at the base of neck, measuring straight down over the bust. Hold the measuring tape under the breast and continue down to your natural waist.

Use a piece of tape or a clothespin to adhere the measuring tape to the base of your neck. Stand up straight and keep the tape measure close to your body, hold under your breast with one hand while guiding it from the base of your neck to your leg at your desired dress length.

Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor. Measure around the fullest part of the hips. Keep one finger inside the measuring tape to allow for movement.

Measure neck circumference at the base of the neck.

Measure around your wrist for your actual wrist circumference.

Measure arm circumference at top of the bicep muscle (between shoulder and elbow).

Measure from shoulder over the elbow to 1 inches lower than wrist bone.

We need to know your go to dress size so our tailors can choose the appropriate dress form as the framework to start building your custom dress.