Find Your Perfect Fit With Bridelily
Choosing the right size is the first step to finding your dream dress. Since bridal gowns and formal dresses are designed with structured fabrics and a fitted silhouette, your dress size may be different from your everyday clothing size.
For the best fit, please take your measurements carefully and compare them with our Bridelily Size Chart before placing your order.
A well-measured dress will help you feel confident, comfortable, and beautiful on your special day.
Before You Measure
For the most accurate measurements, please follow these tips:
✓ Use a soft fabric measuring tape
✓ Stand naturally with a relaxed posture
✓ Keep the measuring tape snug but not tight
✓ Do not pull in your stomach while measuring
✓ Ask someone to help you measure for better accuracy
✓ Wear the bra, shapewear, or undergarments you plan to wear with your dress
✓ Measure yourself with bare feet when taking length measurements
Tip: It is always easier for a tailor to take a dress in than to make a dress larger. If your measurements fall between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size.
What You Need
Before you start measuring, prepare:
📏 Soft measuring tape
📝 Paper or phone to record measurements
👗 The shoes and undergarments you plan to wear (for length measurements)
How To Take Your Measurements
1. Bust
How to measure:
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the measuring tape straight and parallel to the floor.
Make sure the tape is comfortable and not too tight.
Important:
Your bust measurement is not the same as your bra size.
2. Waist
How to measure:
Find the narrowest part of your natural waist, usually located between your ribs and belly button.
Wrap the measuring tape around your waist and keep it slightly loose so you can breathe comfortably.
3. Hips / Bottom
How to measure:
Stand with your feet together.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom area.
Keep the measuring tape level and parallel to the floor.
4. Hollow To Floor
(Recommended for floor-length dresses and wedding gowns)
How to measure:
Stand straight with bare feet.
Place the measuring tape at the hollow area between your collarbones (the center dip at the base of your neck).
Measure straight down to the floor.
Do not include shoes unless the dress will be worn with heels.
5. Height
How to measure:
Stand barefoot against a wall.
Measure from the top of your head straight down to the floor.
6. Shoulder To Shoulder
(For some customized dresses)
How to measure:
Start from the top of your shoulder.
Measure down over the fullest part of your bust to your natural waistline.
Keep the tape straight.
7. Armhole
(For dresses with sleeves)
How to measure:
Start from the shoulder point.
Measure along your arm to where you want the sleeve to end.
Keep your arm naturally relaxed.
8. Sleeve Length
(For dresses with sleeves)
How to measure:
Start from the shoulder point.
Measure along your arm to where you want the sleeve to end.
Keep your arm naturally relaxed.
9. Bicep
(For dresses with sleeves)
How to measure:
let your hands and arms drop naturally to your side. Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. Keep the tape tautm but do not let it dig into your skin
10. Wrist
(For dresses with sleeves)
How to measure:
Measure around your wrist.
Choosing Your Dress Size
After taking your measurements:
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Find your Bust, Waist, and Hip measurements.
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Compare them with the Bridelily Size Chart.
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Select the size that best matches your largest measurement.
Please remember:
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Bridal and formal dresses usually fit differently from everyday clothing. Your Dress Size is Not your Regular Clothing Size.
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Different styles may have different fits depending on fabric, neckline, and silhouette.
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Mermaid, trumpet, and fitted styles may feel more snug.
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Lace-up and adjustable-back styles may provide more flexibility.
What If My Measurements Are Between Two Sizes?
If your measurements fall between two sizes:
✔ Choose the larger size
✔ Have the dress professionally altered if needed
A slightly larger dress can usually be adjusted easily, while a dress that is too small may be difficult to modify.
Standard Size vs Custom Size
Standard Size
Choose a standard size if your measurements closely match our size chart.
Benefits:
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Faster production
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Easier ordering process
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Based on common body measurements
Custom Size
If available, custom sizing can provide a more personalized fit.
Custom measurements may include:
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Bust
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Waist
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Hips
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Height
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Hollow to floor
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Additional measurements depending on dress style
Common Measuring Mistakes To Avoid
❌ Measuring over bulky clothing
❌ Pulling the tape too tight
❌ Using your usual clothing size instead of measurements
❌ Measuring yourself right after a large meal
❌ Forgetting to consider your wedding shoes or heels
Need Help Choosing Your Size?
Our Bridelily customer service team is happy to help you find the best size.
If you are unsure between sizes, please contact us before ordering and provide your measurements. We will help you choose the most suitable option.
Bridelily Size Guide Promise
Your perfect dress begins with the perfect fit.
Take your measurements carefully, check our size chart, and enjoy a beautiful shopping experience with Bridelily.
Measure carefully. Choose confidently. Shine beautifully.