How To Measure Accurately For Prom Dresses Ordered Online
Ordering your prom dress online can be
the riskiest decision that you can make, but it can also be a rewarding
experience if done right. One way to ensure that you are getting the dress you
are paying for is to have the right body measurements before you make a
purchase to eliminate the needs for alterations or exchanges in the future.
Below is an easy-to-follow guide on
self-measuring so you can take accurate measurements before you order a prom
dress online.
General Prom Dress Measuring Tips
Prom dresses are not sized in the same
manner as regular clothing, which means it is very important to choose a dress
based on your measurements instead of just relying on the clothing size number
that you usually wear. To ensure that you get accurate measurements,
particularly with your curvy features, use a ribbon-style clothing tape measure.
When you take your measurements, stand
comfortably. Make sure you have a well-grounded stance, with your arms resting
easily at your sides and your stomach relaxed. Remember that your dress will be
based on these measurements, so stand naturally if you don’t want an
uncomfortable fit.
Since it’s difficult to take some
measurements by yourself, ask somebody to assist you. Remind them to take the measurements
very carefully so you don’t need to spend for alterations after ordering one of
those hot pink
prom dress styles for 2020, for example.
How To Measure The Bust
The bust measurement is not related to
your bra size. In fact, when you take these measurements, you have to wear the
undergarment that you intend to wear with the prom dress in order to get
accurate measurements. Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your
bust, around your back and under your arms.
How To Measure The Waist
For most formal gowns, the waist
section is the fittest part. To find your natural waist, stand up straight and find
the crease that is created when you bend to the side. Find your waist’s
thinnest part and wrap the tape around it to get an accurate measurement. You
can also wrap the tape around the area that is approximately 1.5 inches above
your belly button.
Remember to hold the tape measure
tautly when taking measurements for your waistline to ensure that you are
getting the right measurements.
How To Measure The Hips
To get an accurate measurement for a
prom dress, measure the broadest part of your hips. To do this, you wrap the
measuring tape around the part of your hips that is broadest and then you take
a seat. This is necessary particularly for mermaid-style formal gowns.
How To Measure Length
When determining dress sizing, the
length of the body is considered. This is also dubbed as the hollow-to-hem
measurement. There are standard length measurements for most dresses but you
may want to know your own measurements to find dresses that better suit your
length. To measure dress length, start from the centre of your collarbone (also
known as the hollow) to the bottom (hem) of the dress.
How To Read A Size Chart
Most prom dress online stores provide size
charts that detail their specific standard sizing measurements. Make
sure you refer to these before you order your dress and make sure you are using
the right sizing chart because different designers can use different sizing
charts too.
"This article is published in partnership with Mediabuzzer"
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