Finding a “perfect” dress is difficult. Choosing comfortable clothes can improve how other people see you, increase your confidence, and provide some comfort for your body. Finding clothes that fit and feel nice on you in stores is much easier when you know your dress size.
You must measure your bust, waist and hip size when calculating your size to get the best fit for a dress. Later in this post, we discuss the different steps you need to follow.
Understanding U.S. Dress Sizing
In the United States, dress sizes are suggested by letters, such as:
You can usually measure your hips and waist or chest in the US. XS, S, M, L, and XL for gaming sizing. These are the usual labels for fabric sizes. But you might also see numbers for sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 on things of clothes.
How To Measure Your Dress Size?
In order to test for dress size at home, you should also have a flexible measuring tape. Find the proper position in front of the mirror. Don’t select jeans, sweats or thick clothes for the day you get measured.
Steps to calculate dress size:
To take the right dress measurements, follow these steps
1) Measure your bust
- Stand up and straight your arms relaxed in front of the mirror.
- Use a measurement tape around the fullest part of your bust, and make sure the tape is comfortable, not too loose or tight
- Do not hold your breath while you are measuring the bust size because it can make a difference in measurement.
- Read the number around the nearest whole number of measuring tape and record it.
2) Measure your Waist
- Make sure your feet are together and your arms at your sides
- Your natural waist is located at the narrowest of your body (above 1 to 2 inches from your belly button)
- Take a flexible measuring tape around the waist at the narrowest point and take a normal breath for an accurate measurement.
- After completing the process, check the closest number of measuring tape where it meets and record it.
3) Measure the hip size
- First of all, wear well-fitted clothes or remove the clothes for accurate measurements
- Stand up straight with your legs close together
- Hips are located at the widest part of the body below the waist
- Place the measuring tape on this part and make sure the measuring tape is in the right direction and not tight or loose
- After taking the measurement check the closest number of measuring tapes that meet with each other
Dress Size Calculator
The dress size calculator helps women find the dress size based on their body measurements (bust, waist, and hip size). It includes international size charts that make it easy for women to find the right dress anywhere and anytime, whether shopping online or in-store.
How To Use the Calculator?
The dress size calculator is used in very simple and easy steps. Here we are going to discuss these steps;
Take accurate measurements
First of all to get the right dress size you take accurate measurements of your bust, waist, and hips size.
Input your measurements
Enter accurate measurements of the bust, waist, and hips into the dress size calculator
Select the correct size chart
Every country size chart is differents from the others, so choose the correct size chart for your location.
Get your dress size
The calculator will automatically provide the dress size based on the measurements you entered in the calculator.
Double-check with brand-specific charts
Size can vary between brands, so always check the specific brand charts for accurate fit.
Dress Size Conversion charts
Use the following chart as a reference to finding your sizing for different region standards i.e.; UK dress size to US, EU to International, etc.
| Bust | Waist | Hips | US size | UK size | EU size | International |
| 74 cm (29″) | 58 cm (23″) | 80 cm (31.5″) | 00 | 2 | 30 | XXS |
| 74-77 cm (29″-30″) | 58-61 cm (23″-24″) | 80-84 cm (31.5″-33″) | 0 | 4 | 32 | XS |
| 78-81 cm (31″-32″) | 62-64 cm (24″-25″) | 85-89 cm (33″-35″ | 2 | 6 | 34 | XS |
| 82-85 cm (32″-33.5″) | 65-68 cm (25″-26.5″) | 90-94 cm (35″-37″) | 4 | 8 | 36 | S |
| 86-89 cm (33.5″-35″) | 69-72 cm (26.5″-28″) | 95-97 cm (37″-38″) | 6 | 10 | 38 | S |
| 90-93 cm (35″-36.5″) | 73-77 cm (28″-30″) | 98-101 cm (38″-40″) | 8 | 12 | 40 | M |
| 94-97 cm (36.5″-38″) | 78-81 cm (30″-32″) | 102-104 cm (40″-41″) | 10 | 14 | 42 | M |
| 98-102 cm (38″-40″) | 82-85 cm (32″-33.5″) | 105-108 cm (41″-42.5″) | 12 | 16 | 44 | L |
| 103-107 cm (40″-42″) | 86-90 cm (33.5″-35.5″) | 109-112 cm (42.5″-44″) | 14 | 18 | 46 | L |
| 108-113 cm (42″-44.5″) | 91085 cm (35.5″-37.5″) | 113-116 cm (44″-45.5″) | 16 | 20 | 48 | XL |
| 114-119 cm (44.5″-47″) | 96-102 cm (37.5″-40″) | 117-121 cm (45.5″-48″) | 18 | 22 | 50 | XL |
| 120-125 cm (47″-49″) | 103-108 cm (40″-42.5″) | 123-128 cm (48″-50″) | 20 | 24 | 52 | XXL |
| 126-131 cm (49″-51.5″) | 109-114 cm (42.5″-45″) | 129-134 cm (50″-53″) | 22 | 26 | 54 | XXL |
Tips for Perfect Fit Dress
Getting a dress that fits perfectly can be quite hard. Be sure to understand your body’s shape and cheque the correct sizes of the bust, waist and hips prior to making a purchase. Every brand you shop with will have its own measurements; using them to select the proper size can ensure a better fit.
What a dress is made of will always impact the fit. Some fabrics such as cotton or linen won’t stretch much, but fabrics such as spandex and jersey allow for a lot of stretch. Don’t buy the clothes until you try them on at the shop first.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Measuring
Common mistakes to avoid in measuring use the flexible or soft measure tape measure instead of metal or rigid measure tape. Measure the body parts when wearing well-fitted clothes instead of thick-layer clothes. Stand properly in straight direction and take your breath normally while measuring instead of holding your breath or stuck in your stomach.
FAQs
What if my measurements fall between two sizes?
If your measurements left you somewhere in between the sizes, this can normally bring some confusion, but it is actually a great thing for you. When you want something loose, select the larger size. Depending on how you want it to fit, select the smaller size. Take a look at the sizing information the brand provides before you endlessly contemplate.
Do Dress Sizes Vary For Casual Vs. Formal Dresses?
Yes, dress sizes vary for casual vs formal dresses.
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