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Measuring Tips
Alterations may need to be done by a professional
seamstress to give you a perfectly tailored fit,
regardless of whether you purchase a dress online, or
from a brick and mortar store. Refer to the Size Chart
shown with each dress. Orderthe size that best matches
your largest measurement (bust, waist, or hip), then
plan to have the dress altered by your local seamstress,
if needed. The exception is for ball gown or full,
A-line style skirts, for which bust and waist
measurements are more important than the hip
measurement.
You should be aware that most dress
manufacturers allow for "production tolerance", so
measurements may vary plus or minus 1 to from the size
chart.
How to Take Your Measurements
BUST:
This measurement is taken around the fullest part of
your bust. Do this while wearing a bra style that you will wear
with the dress.
IMPORTANT:
This measurement is NOT the same as your bra size.
WAIST:
measurement is around your waist, about 2 inches above your belly button.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE do NOT take your waist measurement over clothing.
HIP:
This measurement is taken around the fullest part of
your hips, about 6 to 7 inches below your belly button.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE do NOT take your hip measurement over clothing.
Fitting Tips:
- Adjustable, corset or lace-up style dresses are
an excellent choice if you're between sizes.
- Bust and waist measurements are more important than hip
measurements for very full A-line, or ball gown style
dresses.
- Most dresses are easier to alter to
fit smaller than to fit larger.
IMPORTANT:
We order the size from the information
supplied to us by you. You are responsible for selecting
your own size based on the manufacturer's size chart. We
cannot suggest or choose a specific size for you; we can
only give you information on how to take your
measurements. Many women do fall between sizes. In this
case, it is best to order the size that matches the
larger measurement. Obviously the dress will be a bit
too large in one or more areas, so you do have to plan
for alterations. Please be aware that we are not
responsible if you order an incorrect size
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