Made to Measure
How to take accurate measurements for a made-to-measure wedding dress
Wherever you are in the world, we make your dress to your measurements. Take your measurements step by step with our animated form and send them to us; we'll finalise the fabric, lace and design details together on a video call.
Before you start
- •Write the unit next to each measurement (cm or inches).
- •Hold the tape snug against the body, without pulling it tight or adding seam allowance.
- •Wear shoes with the same heel height you'll wear on your wedding day.
- •For circumference measurements, keep the tape parallel to the floor all the way round.
- •Measure over thin, close-fitting clothing, and ask someone to help you if possible.
What you'll need
A measuring tape, a thin string to tie around your waist, shoes with your wedding-day heel height, and a pen and paper.
Double-check your measurements before sending them. Any changes to our designs beyond measurements and neckline depth are discussed together during the consultation.
Measurement Guide
- 1
Height
Stand straight with your back against a wall, without shoes. Measure from the top of your head to the floor.
- 2
Bust
Around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape parallel to the floor and not too tight. Wear the type of bra you'll wear on the day.
- 3
Underbust
Directly under the bust, with your arms relaxed by your sides.
- 4
Cup
From above the bust to under the bust, over the centre of the breast. Add your bra size and whether it's padded in the notes.
- 5
Waist
Tie a thin string around the narrowest part of your waist and leave it there as a reference until you finish. Measure without pulling your stomach in.
- 6
Hips
Around the widest part of your hips, with your feet together.
- 7
Shoulder to Bust Point
From the middle of the shoulder to the bust point.
- 8
Shoulder to Waist
From the middle of the shoulder, over the bust point, down to the string at your waist.
- 9
Neck to Shoulder
From the base of the neck to the edge of the shoulder.
- 10
Front Shoulder Width
From the front, between the edges of both shoulders.
- 11
Back Shoulder Width
From the back, between the edges of both shoulders.
- 12
Waist to Floor
Standing straight in your wedding shoes, from the string at your waist to the floor.
- 13
Shoulder to Floor
Standing straight in your wedding shoes, from the top of the shoulder to the floor.
- 14
Heel Height
The heel height of the shoes you'll wear at the wedding. If you haven't chosen yet, enter the height you have in mind.
- 15
Arm Length
With your arm relaxed, from the edge of the shoulder to the wrist.
For designs with sleeves
- 16
Upper Arm
Around the widest part of the arm between the shoulder and elbow.
For designs with sleeves
- 17
Elbow
Around the elbow, with the arm half bent.
For designs with sleeves
- 18
Wrist
Around the wrist, held straight and relaxed.
For designs with sleeves