How to measure yourself
Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. If you choose to have a made-to-fit Zoe Rowyn gown, accurate measurements is critical to success.
All you need is a tape measure! We recommend you to have someone else take your measurements. You should be measured wearing only your undergarments. Do NOT measure yourself wearing jeans, sweats, or other bulky clothing. It DOES make a difference!
Because the body is made of soft tissue, it can be a bit difficult to know exactly how tight to pull the tape around the body. The tape should be a bit snug, but not tight - it should not "dig in" or make an indentation in the body. It should not be loose, either! Just wrap the tape around the area of the body being measured and hold it in place. You should be able to put a finger behind the tape, but no more than that.
Do not forget to wear your wedding heels or a similar pair, when taking your measurements.
A - Bust - Measure the bust at the fullest part. Measure all around the body (total circumference).
B - Waist - Measure the waist where the body bends. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.
C - Hip - Measure the hips at the fullest part, usually around the seat.
D - High Hip - Measure around the fullest part, about 3 - 4" below the waist. This is helpful when fitting a slim skirt or pants (to get an accurate idea of the shape of the hip, or the belly).
E - Front Waist Length - Start at the shoulder (right next to the base of the neck), and measure to the waist, measuring over the fullest part of the bust.
F - Back Waist Length - Measure from the base of the neck (in the center, not the side), to the center of the waistline.
G - Arm Length - Measure from the top of the arm (find the bone at the shoulder/top of arm) to the wrist (find the bone at the side of the wrist), WITH THE ELBOW BENT. It's important to keep the elbow bent to allow for movement when you make a sleeve.
H - Back Length - Measure from the bony protrusion at the back of the base of the neck, straight down the middle of the back, to the level where you want the garment to end.
I - Full Back Length - Measure from the bony protrusion at the back of the base of the neck, straight down the middle of the back, to the floor.
These are all the measurements you need. If you find it difficult, do not hesitate to contact us. We'll schedule a conference and make sure that everything is done in the right manner.