- Stand straight with your arms by your side
- Measure around the fullest part of your bust, across the nipple
- Only wear undergarments (bra, tape, shapewear etc) if you plan to wear them on your wedding day
How to Take Your Measurements
STEP BY STEP
Measurements Guide
BUST (A)
UNDERBUST (B)
- Stand straight with your arms by your side
- Measure directly under the bust, where bra bone would sit
WAIST (C)
- Find the smallest part of your waistline
- This can be done by either placing your hands on your waist or tying a piece of ribbon around your waist to see where it naturally falls
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Measure directly around the smallest part of your waist
HIPS (D)
- Measure directly around the fullest part of your bottom
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This area may not necessarily be directly over your hip bones
SHOULDER TO FLOOR (E)
- Stick a measuring tape to the wall with the zero beginning at the floor
- Stand straight with your back against the wall and find the correct measurement by placing a ruler or something straight on your shoulder to line up with the correct measurement
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This measurement must be taken barefoot
HEEL HEIGHT (F)
- You can find the height of your chosen heels on the brands website in the product description
- Alternatively, put your heel alongside a ruler that is perpendicular to the floor. The height is from the floor to where the sole of the heel begins
- If you are yet to choose your shoes for your big day, please add the highest height you would consider wearing so that you can hem your gown.
SHOULDER TO BUST (G)
- Stand straight with your arms by your side
- Measure from the top and middle of your shoulder, where your bra strap would sit down to the nipple.
SHOULDER TO WAIST (H)
- Stand straight with your arms by your side
- Start the measuring tape from the top and middle of your shoulder, where your bra strap would sit
- Measure down over the nipple, to the smallest part of your waist
BICEP (I)
- Stand straight with your arm out to the side slightly
- Measure directly around the fullest part of your upper arm
SLEEVE LENGTH (J)
- Stand straight with your arm out to the side slightly
- Measure from your shoulder bone to where you would like your sleeve’s trim to end on your wrist or hand
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER FRONT (K)
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Measure from shoulder point to shoulder point across your collar bone
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER BACK (L)
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Measure from shoulder point to shoulder point across your back
WAIST TO FLOOR (M)
- Stick a measuring tape to the wall with the zero beginning at the floor
- Stand straight with your back against the wall and find the correct measurement by placing a ruler from your waist to the measuring tape
- This measurement must be taken barefoot
KNEE TO FLOOR (N)
- Stick a measuring tape to the wall with the zero beginning at the floor
- Stand straight with your back against the wall and find the correct measurement by placing a ruler from your knee to the measuring tape
PRINTABLE VERSION
Download this interactive PDF to write down and store your body measurements. You can then add them into your My Account before the final measurements are due.
NEED MORE SUPPORT?
If you don't feel comfortable taking your own measurements, we offer measurement appointment in your nearest showroom on weekdays between Monday to Friday. Please contact your stylists to make a measurements appointment.
