Guide to taking your measurements

 

 

I always advise buying the size that fits the biggest part of your figure- Outfits are design for the odd alteration and its always best if you need to do any alterations that outfits are taken in to put less strain on the selvedge seam.

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PLEASE NOTE- Size Charts are  displayed for guidance only. 

Each garment can vary slightly due to cut and composition  etc.   

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1. Get a flexible measuring tape - (Not metal )

​2.Bust: Wrap tape measure under the armpits, around the fullest part of the bust.

3.Bra Size: Traditional method: Wrap tape measure just under the breasts, around the rib cage. Don't forget to add four (five if odd number) inches this is your band width.

Then subtract your bust measurement from your band width.

The result is your bra/cup size.

4. Modern Method: Wrap tape measure just under the breasts, around the rib cage. This is your under bust measurement.

Round up to the nearest even number to get your band size.

Then subtract your under bust measurement from your bust measurement .

The result is your cup size according to the following:

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AA = 1/2" A = 1" B = 2" C = 3" D = 4" E/DD (US) or DD (UK) = 5" F/DDD (US) or E (UK) = 6" G (US) or F (UK) = 7" H (US) or FF (UK) = 8" I (US) or G (UK) = 9" J (US) or GG (UK) = 10"

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4.Waist: Wrap tape measure around where you normally wear your pants.

5. Hips: Stand with legs about 6 inches (15.2 cm) apart and measure around the fullest part of the hips (usually about 7-10 inches below the waist).