Bridal Size Guide
Bridal Size Guide
Finding the right size is one of the most important steps in your bridal journey. Bridal sizing runs differently from ready-to-wear clothing — most brides order 1–2 sizes larger than their everyday size. We recommend measuring yourself and ordering based on your largest measurement.
How to Measure Yourself
For the most accurate measurements, wear a well-fitting bra and have a friend help you. Use a soft measuring tape and keep it snug but not tight.
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
- Waist: Measure around your natural waist — the narrowest part of your torso, usually about 1 inch above your belly button.
- Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, about 7–9 inches below your natural waist.
- Hollow to Hem: Measure from the hollow at the base of your throat straight down to the floor while wearing heels you plan to wear on your wedding day.
Size Chart (inches)
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32.5" | 25.5" | 35.75" |
| 2 | 33.5" | 26.5" | 36.75" |
| 4 | 34.5" | 27.5" | 37.75" |
| 6 | 35.5" | 28.5" | 38.75" |
| 8 | 36.5" | 29.5" | 39.75" |
| 10 | 37.5" | 30.5" | 40.75" |
| 12 | 38.5" | 31.5" | 41.75" |
| 14 | 40" | 33" | 43.25" |
| 16 | 41.5" | 34.5" | 44.75" |
| 18 | 43" | 36" | 46.25" |
| 20 | 45" | 38" | 48.25" |
| 22 | 47" | 40" | 50.25" |
| 24 | 49" | 42" | 52.25" |
| 26 | 51" | 44" | 54.25" |
| 28 | 53" | 46" | 56.25" |
| 30 | 55" | 48" | 58.25" |
| 32 | 57" | 50" | 60.25" |
| 34 | 59" | 52" | 62.25" |
| 36 | 61" | 54" | 64.25" |
| 38 | 63" | 56" | 66.25" |
| 40 | 65" | 58" | 68.25" |
| 42 | 67" | 60" | 70.25" |
| 44 | 69" | 62" | 72.25" |
Between Sizes?
If your measurements fall between two sizes, we recommend ordering the larger size. It's much easier for a seamstress to take a gown in than to let it out. Most bridal gowns have seam allowances built in for alterations.
For example, if your bust measures a size 10 but your hips measure a size 12, order the size 12 and have the bust altered to fit.
A Note on Alterations
Almost every bride needs some alterations — this is completely normal and expected!
Need Help?
Not sure which size to order? We're here to help! Contact us and one of our bridal consultants will guide you through the process.