Measurement Guide

At Lililala, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for your wedding dress. Our Measurement Guide is designed to help you achieve just that.

Shoe-Height

Shoe height is the measurement of the height of a pair of shoes, typically measured from the bottom sole of the shoe to the highest point of the heel (if applicable). Knowing the shoe height is important to ensure the length of a dress or outfit is appropriate for the shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day or for other events. This helps ensure that you have a perfect and comfortable outfit. To measure “shoe height,” you should measure from the bottom sole of the shoe (the one you plan to wear) up to the highest point of the heel.

Height Without Shoes

Height Measurement (Without Shoes) for Wedding Dress

Measuring your height without shoes is essential for determining the appropriate length of your wedding dress, especially if you plan to wear specific shoes on your special day. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flat surface like a wall.
  • A ruler or a measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Stand barefoot on a flat surface with your back against a wall. Make sure your feet are together and your posture is straight.

  2. Find the Wall: Stand close enough to the wall so that the back of your head, your shoulders, and your heels touch the wall.

  3. Mark the Wall: Ask someone to place a small mark or a piece of tape just above your head where it touches the wall.

  4. Measure the Height: Using a ruler or a measuring tape, measure from the floor to the marked point on the wall. This measurement is your height without shoes.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Height (Without Shoes) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with lengths that are appropriate for your natural height.
  • Ensures that the dress drapes beautifully without accounting for shoe height.

1. Neck Circumference

Neck Circumference is the measurement of the circumference around your neck, a critical detail for the perfect fit of wedding dresses. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your head in a relaxed, upright position.

  3. Measure:

    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the base of your neck, just above the collarbone.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.
    • Keep it parallel to the ground for accuracy.

  4. Record: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Neck Circumference Matters:

  • It ensures a comfortable and flattering fit for wedding dresses with various necklines.
  • Helps in selecting the right dress style that complements your neck and shoulders.

2. Shoulder width at the end of shoulder bones

Measuring your shoulder width at the end of your shoulder bones is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Shoulder Bones:

    • Feel for the bony protrusions at the end of your shoulders. These are your shoulder bones.

  4. Measure:

    • Position the measuring tape horizontally, starting from the outer edge of one shoulder bone to the outer edge of the other.
    • Ensure the tape is straight and taut but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Shoulder Width Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses that fit comfortably across the shoulders and provide ease of movement.
  • Ensures that the dress hangs properly and complements your body shape.

3. Upper Chest Circumference

Measuring your upper chest circumference is essential for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially for bodice-style gowns. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Upper Chest Area:

    • The upper chest area is just below your underarms and above your bust.

  4. Measure:

    • Position the measuring tape horizontally around your upper chest, making sure it passes across the fullest part of your upper chest.
    • Ensure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Upper Chest Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with bodices that fit comfortably and provide proper support.
  • Ensures that the bodice of the dress fits snugly and enhances your upper body.

4. Chest Circumference

Measuring your chest circumference is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Measurement Process:

    • Place the Tape: Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, typically over your nipples.
    • Ensure a Snug Fit: Make sure the tape is snug but not overly tight against your skin.
    • Keep It Parallel: Maintain the measuring tape parallel to the ground for an accurate measurement.

  4. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Chest Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses that fit comfortably and provide proper support.
  • Ensures that the bodice of the dress fits well and enhances your upper body.

5. Lower Chest Circumference

Measuring your lower chest circumference is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially for styles that include a fitted bodice. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Lower Chest Area:

    • The lower chest area is just below the bust, where the ribcage ends.

  4. Measure:

    • Position the measuring tape horizontally around your lower chest, ensuring it rests just under your bust.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Lower Chest Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with fitted bodices that provide proper support and a comfortable fit.
  • Ensures that the lower part of the dress hugs your body comfortably.

6. Breast Point Distance

Measuring your breast point distance is important for achieving the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially when considering the placement of the bust area. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Get a flexible measuring tape.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Breast Points:

    • The breast points are the points where the fullest part of your bust is located.

  4. Measure:

    • Position the measuring tape horizontally, starting from one breast point and extending it across your chest to the other breast point.
    • Ensure the tape is straight and comfortably snug, without pressing into your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Breast Point Distance Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with bust details and placements that complement your body shape.
  • Ensures that the bust area of the dress fits properly and provides adequate support.

7. Highest point from shoulfer to breast point

Measuring the highest point from your shoulder to your breast point is essential for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially when considering the placement of the neckline and bust area. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate the Shoulder Point:

    • Find the highest point on your shoulder where the strap of a sleeveless dress would rest.

  4. Locate the Breast Point:

    • Locate the point on your chest where the fullest part of your bust is situated.

  5. Measure:

    • Starting from the highest point on your shoulder, gently run the measuring tape vertically down to the point on your chest where your bust is fullest (breast point).
    • Ensure the tape is straight and taut but not tight against your skin.

  6. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why This Measurement Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with necklines and bust placements that enhance your body shape.
  • Ensures the neckline of the dress is comfortable and appropriately positioned.

8. Waist Circumference

Measuring your waist circumference is crucial for achieving the perfect fit of wedding dresses, particularly if the dress has a fitted waistline. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Waist:

    • Find the narrowest part of your waist, which is typically above your navel and below your ribcage. It’s where your body naturally curves in.

  4. Measure:

    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around your waist, making sure it follows the natural curve.
    • Ensure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Waist Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with waistlines that accentuate your figure.
  • Ensures that the waist area of the dress fits comfortably and flatters your shape.

9. Mid Waist Circumference

Mid waist circumference is the measurement around your waist at its narrowest point, typically between your ribcage and your natural waistline. This measurement is crucial for achieving a well-fitted wedding dress. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your back straight and your feet together.

  3. Locate Your Mid Waist: Find the narrowest part of your waist, which is usually above your belly button but below your ribcage.

  4. Measure Around Your Mid Waist: Gently wrap the measuring tape around your mid waist, making sure it is snug but not too tight. Ensure the tape lies flat against your skin without any twists.

  5. Take the Measurement: Read the measurement in inches or centimeters, depending on your preference.

Why Mid Waist Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in determining the waistline of the dress.
  • Ensures that the dress fits comfortably and flatters your figure.

10. Hip Circumference

Measuring your hip circumference is essential for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if the dress has a fitted or flared skirt. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Hips:

    • Find the widest part of your hips, which is typically at or slightly below your hip bone.

  4. Measure:

    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips, ensuring it’s parallel to the ground.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Hip Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with skirt styles that complement your body shape.
  • Ensures that the hip area of the dress fits comfortably and allows ease of movement.

11. Armhole Circumference

Measuring your armhole circumference is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially for styles with fitted sleeves or armhole details. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Armhole:

    • The armhole is the opening where your arm joins the body of the dress.

  4. Measure:

    • Lift one arm slightly to create some space under the armhole.
    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the armhole, starting from the bottom of the armhole, passing over the top, and ending at the bottom on the other side.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin and follows the curve of the armhole.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Armhole Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with sleeves or armhole details that fit comfortably and allow for easy movement.
  • Ensures that the armhole area of the dress accommodates your arm size.

12. Upper Arm Circumference

Measuring your upper arm circumference is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, particularly if the dress has fitted sleeves or arm details. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Upper Arm:

    • The upper arm is the part of your arm just below the shoulder and above the elbow.

  4. Measure:

    • Hold your arm slightly away from your body to create some space.
    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your upper arm.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Upper Arm Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with sleeves or arm details that fit comfortably and provide ease of movement.
  • Ensures that the upper arm area of the dress accommodates your arm size.

13. Elbow Circumference

Measuring your elbow circumference is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if the dress has fitted sleeves or elbow-length sleeves. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Elbow:

    • The elbow is the joint in your arm where it bends.

  4. Measure:

    • Slightly bend your arm to a 90-degree angle, so your forearm is parallel to the ground.
    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your elbow.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Elbow Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with sleeves that fit comfortably around the elbow and allow for easy movement.
  • Ensures that the elbow area of the dress accommodates your arm size.

14. Wrist Circumference

Measuring your wrist circumference is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if the dress has fitted sleeves or wrist details. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Wrist:

    • Your wrist is the joint where your hand meets your forearm.

  4. Measure:

    • Wrap the measuring tape around your wrist, just above the bony prominence.
    • Make sure the tape is snug but not tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Wrist Circumference Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with sleeves or wrist details that fit comfortably and provide ease of movement.
  • Ensures that the wrist area of the dress accommodates your wrist size.

15. Upper Arm Length End of shoulder bones to elbow

Measuring your upper arm length, from the end of your shoulder bones to your elbow, is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, particularly if the dress has sleeves or arm details. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate the Shoulder Bones:

    • Find the end of your shoulder bones where they connect to your upper arm.

  4. Locate Your Elbow:

    • The elbow is the joint in your arm where it bends.

  5. Measure:

    • Start by placing the measuring tape at the end of your shoulder bones.
    • Gently run the tape down along your upper arm, following the contour of your arm, until you reach your elbow.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  6. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Upper Arm Length Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with sleeves that fit comfortably and are the appropriate length.
  • Ensures that the sleeves of the dress provide ease of movement and a flattering appearance.

16. Sleeve Length - Measure only desires length

Measuring the desired sleeve length is crucial for ensuring the sleeves of your wedding dress are exactly the length you want. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Determine Desired Length:

    • Decide how long you want the sleeves of your wedding dress to be.

  4. Measure:

    • Start at the top of your shoulder where the sleeve will begin.
    • Gently run the measuring tape down your arm to the point where you want the sleeve to end, following the desired length.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Desired Sleeve Length Matters:

  • It ensures that the sleeves of your dress are the exact length you envision, whether you prefer short sleeves, elbow-length sleeves, or full-length sleeves.

17. Front Upper Chest Width - Arm down, measure across front upper chest (starts and ends at crease of armpits)

Measuring the front upper chest width with your arms down is important for ensuring the proper fit of the bodice or chest area of your wedding dress. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate the Starting Point:

    • Find the crease of your armpit on one side. This will be the starting point for your measurement.

  4. Measure Across the Front:

    • Gently run the measuring tape horizontally across your front upper chest, starting from the crease of one armpit.
    • Continue the measurement until you reach the crease of the other armpit.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Front Upper Chest Width Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with bodices that fit comfortably across the front upper chest area.
  • Ensures that the dress accommodates your chest width and allows for ease of movement.

18. Upper Back Width - Arm dow, measure straight across upper back (starts and ends at crease of armpits)

Measuring the upper back width with your arms down is important for ensuring the proper fit of the back bodice or back area of your wedding dress. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your arms relaxed at your sides and your back straight.

  3. Locate the Starting Point:

    • Find the crease of your armpit on one side. This will be the starting point for your measurement.

  4. Measure Across the Back:

    • Gently run the measuring tape horizontally straight across your upper back, starting from the crease of one armpit.
    • Continue the measurement until you reach the crease of the other armpit.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Upper Back Width Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with back bodices that fit comfortably and provide proper support.
  • Ensures that the back area of the dress accommodates your upper back width.

19. Front bodice length - Measure on body from shoulder point over Breast Point to waist point

Measuring the front bodice length is crucial for ensuring the proper fit of the upper part of your wedding dress, especially for styles with bodices. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your back straight and arms relaxed at your sides.

  3. Locate the Starting Point:

    • Find the point on your shoulder where the strap of a sleeveless dress would rest.

  4. Locate Breast Point:

    • Locate the point on your chest where the fullest part of your bust is situated.

  5. Locate Waist Point:

    • Find the point on your body where your waist is naturally cinched, typically above your navel.

  6. Measure:

    • Starting from the shoulder point, run the measuring tape over the breast point and down to the waist point.
    • Make sure the tape follows the natural contour of your body.

  7. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Front Bodice Length Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with bodices that fit comfortably and are the appropriate length.
  • Ensures that the bodice of the dress provides proper coverage and a flattering appearance.

19B. Back Length - Measure on body from shoulder point over Breast Point

Measuring the back length is crucial for achieving a well-fitted wedding dress. It’s the measurement from the shoulder point over the breast point to the desired length on your body. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your back straight and your feet together.

  3. Locate Your Shoulder Point: Find the point on your shoulder where the shoulder seam of a well-fitting top or dress typically lies.

  4. Measure Over the Breast Point: Starting from the shoulder point, run the measuring tape over the highest point of your bust (breast point) and continue down your body to the desired length.

  5. Take the Measurement: Read the measurement in inches or centimeters, depending on your preference.

Why Back Length Matters:

  • It helps in determining the length of the dress from the shoulder to the desired point, which can vary based on the style of the dress.
  • Ensures that the dress fits comfortably and falls elegantly.

20. Thighs Circumference to Waist (Length) - Measire from side point off 21-8 along side of body

Measuring the distance from your thighs’ circumference to your waist is important for ensuring the proper fit of wedding dresses, especially for styles that require this measurement. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your back straight and arms relaxed at your sides.

  3. Locate the Starting Point (Point 21-8):

    • Point 21-8 is typically located at the side of your body, about midway between your waist and thighs.

  4. Measure Along the Side:

    • Starting from Point 21-8, run the measuring tape along the side of your body, following the natural curve, up to your waist.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Thighs Circumference to Waist Length Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses that fit comfortably around the waist and thighs and provide ease of movement.
  • Ensures that the dress accommodates the length between your thighs and waist.

21. Thighs Circumference Pure - Measure close to skin with no room added

Measuring your thigh circumference closely to the skin with no added room is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if the dress has a fitted skirt or thigh details. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Thigh:

    • The thigh is the upper part of your leg between the hip and the knee.

  4. Measure Close to the Skin:

    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your thigh, making sure it’s as close to your skin as possible.
    • Ensure the tape is snug and follows the natural contour of your thigh.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Thigh Circumference (Skin-Tight Measurement) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with skirt styles that fit closely to your thighs and provide a flattering appearance.
  • Ensures that the dress accommodates the circumference of your thighs without added room.

22. Knee Circumference point to Waist(Length)

Measuring the distance from your knee circumference to your waist is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially for styles that require this measurement. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your back straight and arms relaxed at your sides.

  3. Locate Knee Circumference Point:

    • Find the point around your knee where you want the measurement to start.

  4. Locate Waist Point:

    • Find the point around your waist where you want the measurement to end, typically at your natural waistline.

  5. Measure Along the Side:

    • Starting from the knee circumference point, run the measuring tape along the side of your body, following the natural curve, up to your waist point.
    • Make sure the tape is straight but not overly tight against your skin.

  6. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Knee Circumference to Waist Length Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses that fit comfortably around the waist and knees and provide ease of movement.
  • Ensures that the dress accommodates the length between your knee and waist.

23. Knee Circumference - Measure with rooom fo walking

Measuring your knee circumference with room for walking is important for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if the dress has a fitted skirt that allows for movement. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight.

  3. Locate Your Knee:

    • The knee is the joint in your leg between your thigh and your calf.

  4. Measure with Room for Walking:

    • Gently wrap the measuring tape around your knee, allowing some room for comfortable movement.
    • Ensure the tape is not too tight and allows you to bend your knee with ease.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Knee Circumference (With Room for Walking) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with fitted skirts that allow for comfortable walking and dancing.
  • Ensures that the dress accommodates the circumference of your knees with room for movement.

24. Skirt Length - Waist to the hem without the shoes

Measuring the skirt length from your waist to the hem without shoes is essential for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially if you plan to wear specific shoes on your special day. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape ready.

  2. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight.

  3. Determine Waist Point:

    • Find the point around your waist where you want the measurement to start, typically at your natural waistline.

  4. Measure Down to Hem:

    • Gently run the measuring tape down from your waist point to the hem of the dress, following the contour of your body.
    • Ensure the tape is straight and reaches the desired length without including the height of your shoes.

  5. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Skirt Length (Without Shoes) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with skirt lengths that are appropriate for your chosen footwear, whether you plan to wear flats or heels.
  • Ensures that the dress’s skirt length is exactly as you desire without accounting for shoe height.

25. Front Skirt Length - Waist to floor with shoes

Measuring the front skirt length from your waist to the floor with shoes is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially when considering the height of your shoes. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.
  • The shoes you plan to wear with your wedding dress.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape and the shoes you intend to wear with your wedding dress ready.

  2. Put on Your Shoes: Put on the shoes you will wear on your special day.

  3. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight, wearing the chosen shoes.

  4. Determine Waist Point:

    • Find the point around your waist where you want the measurement to start, typically at your natural waistline.

  5. Measure Down to the Floor:

    • Gently run the measuring tape down from your waist point to the floor, ensuring it touches the ground while you are wearing your wedding shoes.
    • Make sure the tape is straight and reaches the desired length.

  6. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Front Skirt Length (With Shoes) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with skirt lengths that are appropriate for your chosen footwear, ensuring that the dress drapes beautifully to the floor with your shoes on.

26. Back Skirt Length - Waist to end of train whit shoes

Measuring the back skirt length from your waist to the end of the train with shoes is crucial for ensuring the perfect fit of wedding dresses, especially when considering the height of your shoes and the length of the train. Here’s how to measure it accurately:

What You Will Need:

  • A flexible measuring tape.
  • The shoes you plan to wear with your wedding dress.
  • If your dress has a train, consider the train length as well.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Have a flexible measuring tape, the shoes you intend to wear with your wedding dress, and any information about the train length (if applicable) ready.

  2. Put on Your Shoes: Put on the shoes you will wear on your special day.

  3. Stand Naturally: Stand with your feet together and your back straight, wearing the chosen shoes.

  4. Determine Waist Point:

    • Find the point around your waist where you want the measurement to start, typically at your natural waistline.

  5. Measure Down to the End of the Train:

    • If your dress has a train, measure from your waist point to the end of the train, ensuring the tape touches the ground while you are wearing your wedding shoes.
    • If your dress does not have a train, measure to the desired length.
    • Make sure the tape is straight and reaches the desired length.

  6. Record the Measurement: Note down the measurement in inches or centimeters.

Why Back Skirt Length (With Shoes) Matters:

  • It helps in selecting dresses with skirt lengths that are appropriate for your chosen footwear, ensuring that the dress drapes beautifully to the floor or the end of the train with your shoes on.
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