Body measurements Info

But for proper garment fitting the waist measurement for ladies is taken 1 above the waist level and for men 12 below the line. Your hollow to hem measurement is determined by measuring from the center of your collarbone hollow to the bottom hem of your dress. 3 shoulder to shoulder length. Measurement guide for dresses please make sure that whoever takes your measurements read the instructions below or the measurements can be wrong. Navel to pubic organs. If the total length of the dress falls within these measurements it is a very short dress that will sit on the upper to mid thigh known as a micro or mini dress.

2 check if the dress measures between 36 to 40 inches 91 to 102 cm. This part is most important for lower body garments. Measure the circumference of your waist. Notice if the dress length is between 30 to 35 inches 76 to 89 cm. Female dress size chart for the us market. Donot take this too tight.

Pgm industry grade missy full body dress forms natural body shaped with collapsible shoulders available from size 0 to size 20 widely used by fashion education draping class fashion students fashion designers. Most dresses come with a standard length measurement but some designers offer a custom hollow to hem. The hip level is usually 34 above this imaginary line. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits around your shoulder blades and back to the front to get the measurement. The lower body garments are cut based on the hip size. If she want a dress and cant buy custom tailored piece she will probably need to go according the measurement that fits the largest size.

Then the horizontal measurements. E front waist length start at the shoulder right next to the base of the neck and measure to the waist measuring over the fullest part of the bust. F back waist length measure from the base of the neck in the center not the side to the center of the waistline. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Place one end of the tape measure at the center of your chest. Measure the circumference of your chest.

Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust and wrap it around your body to get the measurement keeping the tape parallel to the floor. We highly recommend that you have a formal wear professional perform this measurement as it can be a bit tricky. This measurement is used for tops and dresses. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose.