Formal wear is not sized as every day wear that we purchase at JC Penny's, Sears, Old Navy or other
retail stores.
Measuring for your gown
It is important to have your
measurements taken by a bridal consultant and then compare those measurements to the manufacturers size chart for the dress/gown
you have selected. Each manufacturer has their own chart. It is helpful to try on a gown by that designer to get
a better idea of what areas fit well or may need to be tailored to your personal body shape/size and to allow you to budget
for those alterations. Your ordered dress may fit slightly snugger than the sample piece that you tried on.
Gowns are made basically for one size fits all and your gown will NOT be customer made for you that is why we make every
effort to get the closest fit for your personal body shape/size.
If your measurements fall in-between one or two
sizes, always go with your largest area (bust, waist or hips) and you may need to go one size up to accommodate your personal
build. Most gowns are made for cups sizes a-b-c and if you are larger than these, you may need to go up a larger
size to accommodate your bustline.
For example: if one designer says
the bust (a-b-c cup)is a 6, waist an 8, hips a 6 - go with the size 8. You can always have the dress altered to the areas
that may need it. If you have a D, DD cup or larger, you will need to go up one to two sizes to accommodate the
bustline.
Proper fitting undergarments will have an affect on your gowns fit as well.
Out-of-town
attendants
If you are an out-of-town attendant, we highly encourage you to follow the same steps at a local bridal
store to help get you a closer fit and save some alteration costs. If you do not have a local bridal shop in your area,
we will only be able to base the size on the measurements you provide to us and your gown could be too large or small
if not honest on your measurements. We will work together as a team to select a size over the phone.
Height
Gowns are generally made for 5 foot, 9 inch tall ladies, with or without shoes. You
may need to order extra length at an additional fee if you are over this height. If you are UNDER this height, you should
plan to have the dress hemmed.
Got curves?
Some companies charge an additional
fees for gowns in sizes 18 or larger. Be sure to inquire on this at the time of ordering so you may budget accordingly.
Our staff is more than happy to aide you in selecting the best size to order. Remember, most if
not all, bridal garments need some form of tailoring.
