The size measurement of the wedding dress is a key step to ensure the fit of the wedding dress, the following is a detailed wedding size measurement method:
First, the basic size measurement
1. Overall length:
– The length of the front neck (i.e. the hollow of the collarbone) perpendicular to the sole of the foot, taking care not to wear shoes when measuring. This is the overall length of the dress, ensuring that the dress will cover the bride’s desired position.
2. Chest size:
– Take BP point (milk point bustpoint) as the starting point of measurement, and measure horizontally for one week with a soft tape measure. Note that the tape measure should be kept level and not tilted or twisted to ensure the accuracy of the measurement.
3. Waist circumference:
– Take the most recessed point of the waist and the point where the elbow joint coincides with the waist as the starting point, and measure horizontally for one week with a soft tape measure. This is the key size to tighten the waist position of the wedding dress.
4. Hip circumference:
– Take the greater trochanter point as the starting point of measurement and measure horizontally for one week with a soft tape measure. The trochanter point marks the widest and fullest part of the hips, ensuring that the dress will fit the bride’s figure there.
Second, other important dimensions measurement
5. Middle waist/abdominal circumference:
– Measure horizontally for one week with a soft tape measure halfway between waist and hip circumference. This size is especially important for certain styles of wedding dresses, such as A-line wedding dresses, because it determines whether the transition from the waist to the hips is natural and smooth.
6. Back length:
– Measure the dorsal shape along the posterior midline from the posterior neck point (i.e., seventh cervical vertebra) to the lumbar line. This size is crucial in determining the length of the dress’s back design, such as a halter or deep V-neck.
7. Sleeve length:
– Measure from the shoulder to the elbow to the lower end of the ulna. This size determines the length of the sleeves of the wedding dress, ensuring that the sleeves can cover the bride’s desired position.
8. Front length and rear length:
– The front length takes the BP point as the basic point, extends upward to the position of the shoulder line (about 1/2 of the shoulder line), and then extends downward to the place of the waist line. The back length is based on the point of the shoulder blade (that is, the raised point of the shoulder blade), extending up to the shoulder line (about 1/2 of the oblique shoulder), and then extending down to the waist line. Together, these two sizes determine the length ratio between the front and back of the wedding dress.
Third, other details size (depending on the wedding dress style)
– Arm circumference: measure horizontally for one week through shoulder and anterior and posterior axillary points. For certain wedding dress styles that require special attention to the arm part (such as sleeveless or short-sleeved wedding dresses), this size is important.
– Arm circumference: Measure horizontally for one week at the fuller part of the upper arm (i.e. at the biceps). The same applies to wedding dress styles that require special attention to the arms.
– Neck circumference: Measure horizontally for one week through neck point, side neck point and back neck point. For high-neck or stand-up wedding dresses, this size is crucial.
– Back width and chest width: back width is the distance between the rear axillary points; The chest width is the distance between the anterior axillary points. These measurements help determine if the width of the dress’s back and chest is appropriate.
Fourth, measurement precautions
1. Maintain a natural state: When measuring, the body should be straight and look at the eye, keep breathing naturally, and do not hold your breath or deliberately tighten the body.
2. Leave a margin: In order to avoid changes in the bride’s figure before the wedding, it is best to leave a certain margin when measuring. It is usually recommended to add a margin of 1-2 cm to each key size.
3. Consider shoe height: The specific length of the wedding dress should take into account the height of the shoes on the wedding day. You can wear a pair of shoes that you think are the right height to measure, or tell the designer the height of your wedding shoes so that there is enough room.
4. Wear the same style underwear measurement: When measuring the chest circumference and waist circumference, it is best to wear the same style underwear worn at the wedding to measure to improve the accuracy of the tailor. In particular, underwear with slimming and body-shaping functions need to pay attention to this point.
To sum up, the size measurement of the wedding dress needs to be detailed and thoughtful. Through accurate measurement and reasonable allowance, you can ensure that the wedding dress perfectly fits the bride’s body on the wedding day to show the best results.