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Back Shoulder Width
This is the distance 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.
How to Measure
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.
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Bust
This is a measurement of the fullest part of your bust or body circumference at the bust. It is a body measurement which measures the circumference of a woman's torso at the level of the breasts.
How to Measure
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.
Tips:
This isn't your bra size!
Your arms should be relaxed, and down at your sides.
Wear the bra you're planning to wear with your dress when taking this.
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Under Bust
This is a measurement of the circumference of your ribcage just below where your breasts end.
How to Measure
Wrap the tape around your ribcage right below your bust. Make sure the tape is levelled all the way around.
Tips:
When taking this measurement, your arms should be relaxed and down at your sides.
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Mid-Shoulder to Bust Point
This is the measurement from your mid-shoulder where your bra strap naturally sit down to your bust point (nipple). Please wear your bras when taking this measurement.
How to Measure
With shoulders and arms relaxed, measure from mid-shoulder point down to the nipple. Please wear your bras when taking this measurement.
Tips:
Measure with shoulder and neck relaxed.
Please wear your bras when taking this measurement.
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Waist
This is a measurement of your natural waistline, or the smallest part of your waist.
How to Measure
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.
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Hips
This is a measurement around fullest part of your buttocks.
How to Measure
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.
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Hollow to Hem
This is the distance from your hollow to the hem of the dress.
How to Measure
Hold the measuring tape at your hollow while a friend pulls it down to the length you want your dress.
Tips:
When taking this measurement, stand straight with your feet together.
We define knee length as the area just below your knee caps. Measuring too high may result in a dress that is too short.
If this is a floor length dress please make sure you measure without wearing shoes.
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Shoe Height
This is the hight of the shoes you are going to wear with this dress.
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Arm Circumference
This is a measurement around the fullest part of your upper arm.
Tips:
Measure with the muscle relaxed.
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Armscye
This is the measurement of your armhole.
How to Measure
In order to take your armscye measurement, you must wrap the measuring tape over the top of your shoulder and around under your armpit.
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Sleeve Length
This is the measurement from your shoulder seam to where you would like your sleeve to end.
How to Measure
Measure from your shoulder seam to desired sleeve length with your arm relaxed by your side to get the best possible measurement.
Tips:
Measure with your arm slightly bent.
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Wrist
This is a measurement around the fullest part of your wrist.
