🧵 Ladies Gown Measurement Guidance

When measuring for a gown, always use a soft measuring tape, wear minimal clothing or well-fitted innerwear, and keep your posture straight. It’s best to have someone assist you for accurate results.

📏 Key Measurements Explained

1. Bust
   ➤ Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level and not too tight.
   ➤ Important for fitted bodices and upper parts of gowns.

2. Waist
   ➤ Measure around the natural waistline (the narrowest part of the torso, above the belly button).
   ➤ Ensure the tape is snug but not tight.

3. Hips
   ➤ Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.
   ➤ Needed especially for mermaid or body-hugging styles.

4. Shoulder Width
   ➤ Measure from one shoulder tip to the other, across the back.

5. Armhole
   ➤ Wrap the tape around the shoulder joint loosely for comfort.

6. Sleeve Length (if the gown has sleeves)
   ➤ From the tip of the shoulder to the desired sleeve length (short, 3/4, full).

7. Bicep
   ➤ Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.

8. Neck
   ➤ Measure around the base of the neck.

9. Gown Length (Shoulder to Floor)
   ➤ Measure from the top of the shoulder, over the bust, down to the floor (or desired gown length).
   ➤ Add heel height if the gown will be worn with heels.

10. Underbust (optional)
    ➤ Measure right under the bust line for empire-line gowns.

11. Shoulder to Waist
    ➤ From the top of the shoulder down to the waistline.

📊 Ladies Gown Measurement Chart (in inches)