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How To Measure Your Body

For the bride who wants to feel timeless, not traditional.

Proverbs 31:24 — "She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant."

To ensure your gown fits flawlessly, refer to the visual diagrams and measurement descriptions below. We recommend having a friend or professional assist you with a flexible fabric measuring tape.

Bust Circumference Bust Circumference
Bust Point Bust Point
Bust Point to Bust Point Bust Point to Point
Center Front Hollow to Waist CF Hollow to Waist
Center Back Nape to Waist CB Nape to Waist
Natural Waist Natural Waist
Under Bust Under Bust
Hip Circumference Hip Circumference
Back Shoulder Width Back Shoulder Width
Front Shoulder Width Front Shoulder Width
Neck Circumference Neck Circumference
Shoulder to Wrist Shoulder to Wrist
Wrist Circumference Wrist Circumference
Bicep Circumference Bicep Circumference
Center Front Waist to Floor CF Waist to Floor
Shoulder Length Shoulder Length
Sideseam Length Sideseam Length

Measurement Definitions & Guidelines

Center Front Length

Measured from the base of the neck at the "wishbone" down to the natural waist. The Center Front Length is typically about 1.5 inches shorter than the Center Back Length.

Front Shoulder Width

Taken from shoulder point to shoulder point across the front of the body. Front Shoulder Width is usually between 0.5 and 2 inches smaller than the back shoulder width depending on posture.

Shoulder Length

Measured from the base of the neck at the center neck intersection (side view) to the shoulder point.

Bust Circumference

Measured around the fullest part of the chest, crossing directly over the bust points while keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Under Bust

Measured around the chest directly beneath the bust. This measurement is used to calculate the correct cup size.

Shoulder to Bust Point

Measured from the shoulder at the neck intersection straight down to the apex (point) of the bust.

Bust Point to Bust Point

Measured horizontally from apex to apex across the chest.

Center Back Length

Measured from the protruding bone at the back of the neck down to the natural waistline. Typically about 1.5 inches longer than the Center Front Length.

Back Shoulder Width

Measured from shoulder point to shoulder point across the back of the body.

Neck Circumference

Measured around the middle of the neck over the Adam's apple. Average measurement is approximately 13 inches.

Natural Waist Circumference

Measured horizontally around the narrowest part of your natural waist, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Sideseam Length

Measured along the side of the body from the natural waist straight down to the floor.

Hip Circumference

Measured around the hips at the fullest point, keeping the tape parallel to the floor. If the thigh circumference is larger than the hip, use the larger measurement.

Shoulder to Wrist

Measured from the shoulder point, across a slightly bent elbow, down to the wrist bone.

Bicep Circumference

Measured around the fullest part of the upper arm with the arm slightly bent.

Wrist Circumference

Measured snugly around the wrist over the wrist bones.