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How To Measure
Points to Remember
Bridal Images cannot assume responsibility for the size ordered or the measurements taken. The customer is responsible for the size they order.
We suggest having a professional seamstress/ tailor take your measurements for the best results. We do not recommend customers take their measurements.
It’s best to be measured wearing the exact undergarments, slip, and shoes you’ll be wearing the day of the wedding or event.
See the following for measuring tips!
Designers determine their sizes by the bust, waist, and hip measurements.
Taking the Bust Measurement
Position the measuring tape so that it covers the widest part of your back and the fullest part of your bust keeping it snug but do not pull it tight enought to indent the bust.
Taking the Waist Measurement
Standing straight, bend to your side. The bend is your natural waist. Place the measuring tape around your natural waist again keeping it snug but not to indent the skin.
Taking the Hip Measurement
Stand straight with your heels together and arms down at your side. Position the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips pulling snug if you are going over pants.
Select designers offer special length options. See the following for tips!
Designers make their dresses with a standard Hollow to Hem measurement. This standard measurement varies between designers but normally is 59" Hollow to Hem. Designers recommend considering extra length if you’re taller than 5’9” with the heel height you’ll wear with the gown. Extra length is typically 3" longer and will vary between designers. Availability and fees are dependent on each designer. The average cost fir extra length is $15.00 for bridesmaids dresses and $50-75 for bridal.
Hollow to Hem
The Hollow to Hem measurement determines a specific length for the gown to be made.
This measurement is suggested for heights 5'4" and under or 5'9" and over. It is very important to wear the exact undergarments, slip, and shoes as the day of the wedding or event as this will affect the accuracy of the measurement. When selecting Hollow to Hem on the order form, please indicate the measurement in the space provided. Provide the measurement in whole inches. Half inches are not accepted. Availability and fees are dependent on each designer. Stand straight and face forward with your arms at your sides. Place the tape measure at the depression of your neck and measure to the floor following the shape of your body.
Once you’ve taken your measurements, see the selected designer Size Charts. Compare your measurements to the size chart to determine the size to order. Gowns are not custom made according to your measurements and will run differently than normal street clothes. Most gowns will need some type of alterations.
If your measurements indicate different sizes for the bust, waist, and hip measurements, designers generally suggest ordering according to the largest measurement. Gowns can be taken-in, but due to the modest seam allowance in the gowns, there may not be enough fabric to release to the size needed.
Alfred Angelo Modern Size Chart- Including all Bridal, flowergirls, and maids 7000 series.
