Measurement Guidelines

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This video will guide you step by step in how to take measurements. Please ask someone to help you to take measurements, because it is not easy to do it by yourself.

It is very important to take measurements to determine the right fit when choosing your size. We suggest having a professional seamstress/tailor take your measurements, but if this is not possible, have someone besides yourself to take the measurements. It is best to take measurements in underwear, or lightweight clothes. Even better, to use the undergarments that you will be wearing with your outfit. When taking measurements be relaxed, stand up straight and tall. Pull your measuring tape snug, but not too tight.

Please note that all items are made to measure, and you must make sure that exact measurements are provided as there are no refunds on our made to measure services.

1) Neck circumference (measure around the neck where your shirt collar would be if buttoned)

2) Bust circumference (measure around the fullest part of the chest, make sure you are relaxed with normal breathing)

3) Upper bust circumference (measure directly under the arms, straight across the back and above the bust)

4) Lower bust circumference (where the bra line is)

5) Front chest width (measure front chest from one anterior armpit point to another as shown; make sure the tap is horizontal )

6) Waist circumference (measure around the smallest part of the waist, relax and do not try to hold your stomach in; to find waist, bend to one side, deepest wrinkle is your waist)

7) Upper hip circumference (about 3-4 “ below the waist line)

8) Hips circumference (measure around the fullest part of your hips, make sure the tap is horizontal and flat against the body)

9) Neck shoulder point to waist (measure from neck shoulder point straight down across bust position to the waist line position; for people with big stomach: measure from neck shoulder point straight down across bust position to the level where the big stomach is)

10) Neck to waist (in the middle of your chest)

11) From neck line to desired décolleté line

12) Shoulder width (measure from neck shoulder point to shoulder point)

13) Bust height (measure from the neck shoulder point straight down to the bust point)

14) Bust point to bust point (measure from bust point to bust point; make sure the tap is horizontal ; measure with bra ON)

15) Waist to desired hem line (in the middle)

16) Waist to desired hem line (on the side)

Front Measurements

Back Measurements

17) Nape to waist (measure from the nape straight down to the waist position as shown)

18) Neck shoulder point to the waist (straight down)

19) Shoulder point to the middle of waist (measured in back)

20) Back chest width (measure back chest from one posterior armpit point to another as shown; make sure the tap is horizontal)

21) Back shoulders (from arm socket to arm socket across back)

22) From waist line to hem line (on the back)

Sleeves Measurements

23) Sleeve length (measured with arm bent, from the arm seam of the shirt straight to the level of your wrist)

24) Shoulder point to elbow

25) Elbow to wrist

26) Arm width/bicep circumference (measured at widest part of upper arm)

27) Elbow circumference

28) Wrist circumference