How To Measure A Woman For A Dress

Measure your dress length from your shoulder to your desired hemline.

How to measure a woman for a dress. When i measure myself i pin 1 8 of wide elastic material to a tight spandex dress that i slip on. The measurement is taken from side seam to side seam directly under the armhole or sleeve. Measure from the top of head straight down to the floor.

These are typical dress lengths used by many dress manufacturers. This is the distance from your hollow to the hem of the dress. For a dress with sleeves measure from the top of the shoulder seam down to the hem of the dress.

Where the measuring tape overlaps is the measurement that you should use. You may not line up with one size so choose a size with your largest measurement. Dress length is the length from transition between shoulder and neck and down to the hemline of the dress.

See our size charts below. Most sleeve measurements fall between 32 and 39 inches. This is the widest part of your hip across the hipbone.

I mark the center front and center back then tie the elastic around my natural waist about belly button level hip widest part and bust fullest part. Ask them to extend the tape measure along the front of your body passing over your bust and reaching down to your desired hemline. Measure at the fullest part of your bottom and thighs.

Keep the measuring tape snug but not too tight. You ll need to measure the fullest part of your bust to get the proper measurement. Stand with your back straight and your legs hip width apart.