Body measurements

From the side of the body measure the fullest part of the high hip. Use the opposite end and other side of the tape to measure the distance from the bottom of the elastic. You can use as is needed. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Long gown measurement cutting stitching. Here is a detailed list of measurements that professionals take.

This dress goes all the way down to the floor. Most dresses are at least 30 inches 76 cm in length and can be as long as 62 inches 160 cm in length. Most dresses come with a standard length measurement but some designers offer a custom hollow to hem. Stand straight with your heels together and measure around the fullest part of your hips. Prasanta kar 4444 views. Measuring a strapless dress must be done when you have it on.

You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. Gown for gown body measurement how to take measurement from body for making gown part 1 duration. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Your hollow to hem measurement is determined by measuring from the center of your collarbone hollow to the bottom hem of your dress. Measure all around the body total circumference. Arm girth if your dress has sleeves measure the circumference around your arm.

For an elaborate dress like your wedding gown all of these measurements may have to be taken but for some other not all. If you are 5 foot 9 inches or taller 175 cm or more look for a dress that is around 33 inches 84 cm long. Center back neck to waist from the bone at the base of the neck center back neck to floor. Bust this is a measurement of the fullest part of your bust or body circumference at the bust. This is usually over the tummy or love handles and is in the range of 2 to 4 below the waist. Hemline ends at the ankle ankle length dresses are ideal for formal evening parties balls and galas.

Deduct 7 inches from the total length for strapless dresses. Arms eye if your dress has straps or sleeves this measurement gives us the size of the sleeve hole that you are comfortable wearing. 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. We highly recommend that you have a formal wear professional perform this measurement as it can be a bit tricky. 4 put on the dress and measure from the hollow of your neck if it is strapless. The most formal dress of them all.

It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. If you are 5 foot 3 inches to 5 foot 8 inches 160 cm 173 cm look for a dress that is around 30 inches 76 cm long.