How to measure Yourself
I recommend that you measure yourself with undergarments similar to those you will wear with your dress. For the best result, do not measure over any additional clothing. Make sure the measuring tape is parallel to the floor and pulled evenly across the body with no slack. You may want to consider getting professionally measured.
Standard Dresses
Bust
Waist
Hips
*This is not your bra size!
*Wear a bra
*Relax arms at sides
*Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust
*Find the natural waist
*This is the smallest part of the waist
*Usually about 1 in. above belly button
*Keep tape slightly loose to
allow for breathing room
*Find the widest part of the hips
*Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
*Tape should brush across both hipbones
Shoulder
Height
Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.
Hollow to Floor (Bare Foot)
*Stand straight with feet together
*Measure in bare feet
*Begin at the hollow space
between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
*To fit high heels, we’ll add an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized
floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
* Stand straight with feet together
* Measure in bare feet
* Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor
Maternity Dresses
Upper Bust
Height
*Relax arms at sides
*Measure the highest part of the chest
*Pull the tape right underneath the armsBust
*This is not your bra size!
*Wear a bra
*Relax arms at sides
*Pull tape across the fullest part of the bustUnder Bust
Measure immediately under breastsAround Belly
*Find the fullest part of the belly
*Pull tape around the belly
*Keep tape slight loose for comfort
* Stand straight with feet together
* Measure in bare feet
* Begin at the top of the head and
pull tape straight down to the floor
Hips
*Find the widest part of the hips
*Usually about 7 in. below natural waist
*Tape should brush across both hipbonesHollow to Floor (Bare Foot)
*Stand straight with feet together
*Measure in bare feet
*Begin at the hollow space
between the collarbones and
pull tape straight down to the floor
*To fit high heels, we’ll add
an extra 5 cm onto custom-sized
floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
For Bridal Jacket/ Mini Wraps
Bust
Shoulder
Arm Length
Bust-Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust.
From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.
Measure from your shoulder point to the wrist.Armscye
Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the armpit, and up the back of the shoulder.
SIZE CHART
MEASURING
Note: Please note that most special occasion dresses are sized differently than ready-to-wear clothes. You might find yourself ordering the special occasion dress in a larger size than the size you usually wear. We strongly suggest you have your measurements taken by a professional before buying any garment online.
All apparel can be custom made to exact measurements if you provide us with your custom sizes. If you decide to order your garment in standard size, you may use the following charts to map your measurements to the closest size to be ordered. If your measurements indicate one size for the "bust" and a different size for the "waist and/or hips", we suggest ordering according to the largest measurement. Dresses can easily be taken in by Charlotte's Web skilled tailor or professional seamstress.
SIZE CHART
Dress Size Chart
Size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Bust 32 ½ 83 33 ½ 85 34 ½ 88 35 ½ 90 36 ½ 93 38 97 39 ½ 100 41 104
Waist 25 ½ 65 26 ½ 67 27 ½ 70 28 ½ 72 29 ½ 75 31 79 32 ½ 83 34 86
Hips 35 ¾ 91 36 ¾ 93 37 ¾ 96 38 ¾ 98 39 ¾ 101 41 ¼ 105 42 ¾ 109 44 ¼ 112
Hollow to Floor 58 147 58 147 59 150 59 150 60 152 60 152 61 55 61 155
(Bare Foot)
Plus Size Dress Size Chart
Size 14W 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W
inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm
Bust 41 104 43 109 45 114 47 119 49 124 51 130 53 135
Waist 34 86 36 ¼ 92 38 ½ 98 40 ¾ 104 43 109 45 ¼ 115 47½ 121
Hips 43 ½ 110 45 ½ 116 47 ½ 121 49 ½ 126 51½ 131 53 ½ 136 55 ½ 141
Hollow to Floor 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 61 155 611 55
(Bare Foot)