You can use as is needed. 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. Waist measurement is a reference measurement. Measurements should be against the body with undergarments. Your waistline is the narrowestslimmest part of torso see illustration above. We highly recommend you be measured by a professional tailor 4.
You want your pants to sit this is a usual mistake. Female dress size chart for the us market. Here is a detailed list of measurements that professionals take. Center back neck to waist from the bone at the base of the neck center back neck to floor. A persons body measurements may differ from standard body measurements because of height weight profession posture growth physical abnormality etctherefore it is advisable that you consider these factors and. Measure circumference around body at your natural waistline.
For an elaborate dress like your wedding gown all of these measurements may have to be taken but for some other not all. Here for the purpose of dress pattern making we give a chart of standard measurements so you can refer to it in times of need. As your body changes daily we suggest you order your dress no sooner than 14 16 weeks in advance. Measure your bust and hips only and find your closest match on the chart below. Always stand straight with your heels together and arms down at your side while being measured 2. Bust natural waist hip hollow to hem are required to select a size 3.
So make sure to measure at the point where torso is slimmest and not where ie.
Gallery of Body Measurement Guide Gowns
