Sizing Yourself for a Wedding Dress or Bridesmaid Dress?

Victoria’s Bridal Couture recommends that all measurements be taken by a professional. A bridal store, dry cleaner, alterations specialist, or tailor can help you take accurate body measurements. If you are measuring yourself, you need to measure accurately.

1. The bust measurement is taken at the fullest area of the bust. You must be wearing a bra during this measurement. (Click here to see a diagram)

2. The waist measurement is taken at the smallest part of the torso, ABOVE your bellybutton. The popularity of low rise jeans has spawned an incorrect idea of where your waist really is. (Click here to see a diagram)

3. The hip measurement is taken at the widest part of the rear end (butt). You must stand with your feet together while taking this measurement. (Click here to see a diagram)

Finally, your height is necessary to see if you need EXTRA LENGTH. Anyone needing extra length is subject to additional fees from the designer. Most people above 5’8” will need extra length. The extra length is an extra 3” – 5” more. You use what you need, the rest you hem off.

Any gowns size 18 and up are considered EXTRA SIZE and are also subject to additional fees from the designer.

You are welcome to select any size you wish for your order. However, if you gown is too small or too big, Victoria’s Bridal Couture is not responsible. We do not accept returns or exchanges, and all sales are final. Click here to see the learn how to use the size charts or here for our designer's sizecharts.

Special order formal gowns are not expected to fit “off the rack”. It is normal and expected that your gown will be a little roomy and you will need to have your gown altered to fit you perfectly.