FINDING YOUR PERFECT SIZE
I found these handy measuring tips online
(credit to Aria Enchanted Evenings - http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/CHECK-MY-SIZE-THE-Comprehensive-Size-Guide-for-Women-/10000000007224249/g.html)
FIRST MEASURE YOURSELF!
If you don't have a tape measure, use a piece of string and then work it out with hubby's builder's tape measure or with a ruler.
If possible have someone else take your measurements for you. These will be much more accurate than if you were to take them yourself.
You may also like to have a dressmaker/seamstress take these measurements for you.
BUST The tape should go around the fullest part of the breast (if you plan on wearing a bra ensure you are wearing the bra for your measurements and should be level around the back. Do not pull too tight. You should NOT compress ANY flesh if you do, your dress may feel to tight when wearing.
(PLEASE NOTE: for strapless dress I encourage you take to the bust measurement firm, a strapless dress will usually feel more comfortable and secure if it is pull firm)
WAIST The tape should go around the tummy at the slimmest part - usually about 4-7cm above the navel. If you intend to wear support garments, put them on before measuring. Again, do NOT pull tight and remember that the tummy can expand by several cms after eating or just by stomach muscles growing tired after a long day.
HIPS This measurement is confusing because it doesn't necessarily mean you measure your actual HIPS. For a big thighed lady, the measurement can be much lower than the HIPS. This tape should go around the largest part of the hips AND THEN also be able to easily drop down over the thighs. If it doesn't, then you should take the measurement at thigh height, standing comfortably and not squeezing your thighs together as this may end up with your dress being to tight on the thighs
Compare your results with the Size Guides below.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD SIZES WOMAN'S REGULAR SIZES
SIZE 8 10 12 14 16 18
BUST 82 87 92 97 102 107
WAIST 63 68 73 78 83 88
HIP 88 93 98 103 108 113
I found these handy measuring tips online
(credit to Aria Enchanted Evenings - http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/CHECK-MY-SIZE-THE-Comprehensive-Size-Guide-for-Women-/10000000007224249/g.html)
FIRST MEASURE YOURSELF!
If you don't have a tape measure, use a piece of string and then work it out with hubby's builder's tape measure or with a ruler.
If possible have someone else take your measurements for you. These will be much more accurate than if you were to take them yourself.
You may also like to have a dressmaker/seamstress take these measurements for you.
BUST The tape should go around the fullest part of the breast (if you plan on wearing a bra ensure you are wearing the bra for your measurements and should be level around the back. Do not pull too tight. You should NOT compress ANY flesh if you do, your dress may feel to tight when wearing.
(PLEASE NOTE: for strapless dress I encourage you take to the bust measurement firm, a strapless dress will usually feel more comfortable and secure if it is pull firm)
WAIST The tape should go around the tummy at the slimmest part - usually about 4-7cm above the navel. If you intend to wear support garments, put them on before measuring. Again, do NOT pull tight and remember that the tummy can expand by several cms after eating or just by stomach muscles growing tired after a long day.
HIPS This measurement is confusing because it doesn't necessarily mean you measure your actual HIPS. For a big thighed lady, the measurement can be much lower than the HIPS. This tape should go around the largest part of the hips AND THEN also be able to easily drop down over the thighs. If it doesn't, then you should take the measurement at thigh height, standing comfortably and not squeezing your thighs together as this may end up with your dress being to tight on the thighs
Compare your results with the Size Guides below.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD SIZES WOMAN'S REGULAR SIZES
SIZE 8 10 12 14 16 18
BUST 82 87 92 97 102 107
WAIST 63 68 73 78 83 88
HIP 88 93 98 103 108 113
