How to take Your Dress Measurements
1. Bust/Chest
Start by measuring around the fullest part of the chest/bust, then measure under the bust for the second measurement, as illustrated.
2. Waist
Measure at the narrowest point of waist. Be relaxed and do not hold in your stomach.
3. Sleeve length
This measurement should be taken from the edge of the shoulder where the sleeve meets the armhole, then go straight down the outer arm to where you would like the sleeve to stop.
A to B in the illustration.
4. Skirt length
Measure from the waist to length you want the skirt to come aboveyour knee. Make sure the measurement is right when standing straight and when pointing your toe.
C to D in the illustation.
5. Back bone of neck to waist
Measure from the bone at the base of neck, then straight down the spine to the waist.E to F in the illustration.
6. From shoulder to shoulder
This measurement should be taken across the shoulder blades, four inches down from the back neck bone, and to stop where you think the armhole seams should be.
G to H in the illustration.