Royal Blue Long Sleeves Mermaid Evening Dress

BUST

This is a measurement of the fullest part of your bust or body circumference at the bust. It is a body measurement which measures the circumference of a woman's torso at the level of the breasts.

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust and center the tape on your back so it's leveled all the way around.

Tips:

• This isn't your bra size!
• Your arms should be relaxed, and down at your sides.
• Wear the bra you're planning to wear with your dress when taking this.

WAIST

This is a measurement of your natural waistline, or the smallest part of your waist.

Run tape around the natural waistline, keeping the tape parallel with the floor. Bend to one side to find the natural indentation in your torso. This is your natural waist.

HIPS

This is a measurement around the fullest part of your buttocks.

Wrap tape around the fullest part of your hips, which is usually 7-9 inches below your natural waistline. Keep the tape parallel with the floor all the way around.

HOLLOW TO HEM

This is the distance from your hollow to the hem of the dress.

Hold the measuring tape at your hollow while a friend pulls it down to the length you want your dress.

Tips:

• Make sure you wear the shoes you plan to wear with your dress.

BACK SHOULDER WIDTH

Measure the distance from shoulder seam to shoulder seam on the back.

Wrap the tape around your shoulders and across your shoulder blades. Measure the distance from seam to seam.

SLEEVE LENGTH

Measure from the top of your shoulder to your wrist.

Extend your arm out to the side and measure from the top of your shoulder to the wrist bone. Keep your arm slightly bent.

ARMSCYE

Measure around the armhole to determine the circumference.

Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your arm, typically the upper part of your arm.

ARM CIRCUMFERENCE

Measure around the circumference of your upper arm.

Keep the tape snug but not too tight. Measure around the upper part of your arm, approximately 1 inch below your armpit.