Victoria's Bridal Couture

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.

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.

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. 		 How to measure yourself for a gown or dress

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.

Size Chart

Size

Bust 

Waist 

Hip

8

36"

28"

38"

10

37"

29"

39"

12

38.5"

30.5"

40.5"

14

40"

32"

42"

16

41.5"

33.5"

43.5"

18*

43.5"

35.5"

45.5"


Example: If your measurements are 38" bust, 29" waist, and 42" hip, you would select a size 14 according to the above chart for this example designer.
To get the proper length for your gown or dress, have a professional, bridal store, dry cleaner, alterations specialist, or tailor help you take accurate body measurements. You will need measure the point from the hollow of your neck to the hem length you desire. Do this with the shoes you will be wearing with your gown or dress for best results. A full length gown or dress should measure one inch off the floor in the front. A tea length dress is a short dress that fits just below the knee.

Dress Length or Hollow to Hem


Regular Full Length

Approx 57"

Regular Tea Length

Approx 42"

Full Length with Extra Length

Approx 62"

Tea Length with Extra Length

 Approx 47"


Example: If you measure 58" from hollow to hem and you are getting a full length gown, you will need a need a "Regular Full Length with Extra Length" for this example designers size chart. There is a charge for extra length and varies by designer.

Wedding dresses, bridemaid dresses, flowergirls dresses, bridal veils, and tiaras are inspected at our warehouse for flaws, color match, defect, and sizing before we ship them to you. Please check our sizing information before you order. Victoria's Bridal Couture is not responsible for sizing errors on your part. You are responsible to be professionally measured and send to us the correct sizing information when ordering. We can and will assist on sizing suggestions with your measurements prior to your order by calling 954-522-1678 or email info@victoriasbridalcouture.com .