Place the tape on "top" of the shoulders. Measure from the edge of the left shoulder across to the prominent neck bone located at the center of the back of the neck continuing to the edge of the right shoulder.
Bust
Bust
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust and center the tape on your back so it's levelled all the way around.
Under Bust
Under Bust
Wrap the tape around your ribcage right below your bust. Make sure the tape is levelled all the way around.
Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point
Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point
With shoulders and arms relaxed, measure from mid-shoulder point down to the nipple. Please wear your bras when taking this measurement.
Waist
Waist
Run tape around natural waistline, keeping tape parallel with floor. Bend to one side to find natural indentation in torso. This is your natural waist.
Hips
Hips
Wrap tape around the fullest part of your hips, which is usually 7-9" below your natural waistline. Keep tape parallel with floor all the way around.
Hollow to Hem
Hollow to Hem
Hold the measuring tape at your hollow while a friend pulls it down to the length you want your dress.
Shoe Height
Shoe Height
This is the hight of the shoes you are going to wear with this dress.
Arm Circumference
Arm Circumference
This is a measurement around the fullest part of your upper arm.
Armscye
Armscye
In order to take your armscye measurement, you must wrap the measuring tape over the top of your shoulder and around under your armpit.
Sleeve Length
Sleeve Length
Measure from your shoulder seam to desired sleeve length with your arm relaxed by your side to get the best possible measurement.
Wrist
Wrist
This is a measurement around the fullest part of your wrist.
Train Length
Train Length
Stand straight and measure from your heels to where you want the train to end.
