Four Steps to a Better Fit

Take a minute to acquaint yourself with these measurements tips. Your dress will be ore comfortable. You'll save alteration time. And you'll be able to speak with confidence about the location of your clavicle.

MEASUREMENTS Stand comfortably with equal weight on both feet and arms resting easily at sides. 1 BUST Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor. 2 WAIST Measure the natural waistline. 3 HIP Measure 8-10" below the waist to find the fullest hip. Measure the fullest part of the hip, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor. 4 LENGTH Dress lengths are taken from the bottom of the clavicle hollow at the front of the neck to the bottom of the hem of the dress. Skirt lengths without waistbands are taken from the center of the back, starting at the finished edge of the skirt. Skirt lengths with waistbands are taken from the center back, starting at the bottom waistband seam.

LENGTH MEASUREMENT GUIDE DRESSES Dress lengths are taken from the bottom of the clavicle hollow at the front of the neck to the bottom hem of the dress. Standard floor length 58½". Extra length 63½" SKIRTS Skirt lengths without waistbands are taken from the center of the back, starting at the finished edge of the skirt. Skirt lengths with waistbands are taken from the center back, starting at the bottom waistband seam. Standard floor length 44½". Extra length 49½" HOW TO SELECT YOUR SIZE Select the range for each measurement. The lowest number in a range allows for more ease and comfort. The higher number in a range still allows for ease, but would have a tighter fit. If measurements fall between two sizes, consider the largest measurements of the body first, and then determine which measurements would be easier to alter. You should consider the type of fabric and the style of the garment when making a final sizing decision. Velvet is a thicker fabric than crepe or satin, and does not allow for the same flexibility of movement.