Wedding Dress Sizing Guide and UK Size Charts

Wedding dress sizing works differently from regular clothing, so it is completely normal if your bridal size is different from your usual high street size.

Here are the key things to remember:

• Wedding dress sizing varies from one designer to another
• Bridal sizing often comes up smaller than regular high street clothing
• Your size may be different across different brands
• The best way to choose a size is to compare your measurements with the designer’s own chart
• In most cases, alterations are still needed for the best fit
• If you are between sizes, it is usually safer to order the closer larger size rather than the smaller one

• Follow the steps below to take accurate wedding dress measurements:

  1. Wear the right undergarments
     Wear the same or similar underwear you expect to wear on your wedding day. This helps ensure your measurements are as accurate as possible.

  2. Stand naturally
     Stand upright with your feet together and your arms relaxed by your sides. Try not to suck in or tense your body.

  3. Use a soft measuring tape
     Use a flexible dressmaker’s tape measure so it can sit smoothly around the body.

  4. Take the key measurements
     You will usually need the following:

  • Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level and parallel to the floor.

  • Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, which is usually the narrowest part of your torso.

  • Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape level.

  • Hollow to hem: Measure from the hollow at the base of your neck down to the desired hem length. This is easiest if someone helps you.

  • Arm length (if needed): Measure from your shoulder to your wrist with your arm slightly bent.

  • Additional measurements: Depending on the dress, extra measurements may be needed, such as shoulder to shoulder, bicep, or neck circumference.

  5. Write everything down carefully
     Record each measurement clearly so you can compare it with the designer’s size chart later.

  Once you have your measurements, always compare them with the individual designer’s size chart rather than relying on your normal clothing size. If you are between sizes, it is usually better to order the closer larger size, as taking a dress in is often easier than letting it out.

• Once you have taken your measurements, compare them with the size chart for the specific designer you are interested in. Focus first on the bust, waist, and hips, as these are the most important measurements for most wedding dresses.

  If your measurements fall across different sizes, your stylist will usually recommend the size that gives the best overall fit and leaves the safest room for alterations. Bridal sizing is rarely a perfect match to every part of the body, so it is completely normal for your dress to need some adjustments once it arrives.

  It is also important not to focus too much on the number on the label. A wedding dress size is simply a tool for ordering the gown as accurately as possible. What matters most is how the dress fits and how it can be tailored to suit your shape.

1. 1. Adore By Justin Alexander Size Chart
   2. Aire Barcelona and Aire Royale Size Chart
   3. Josephine Scott Size Chart
   4. Justin Alexander and Justin Alexander Signature Size Chart
   5. Lillian West Size Chart
   6. Paloma Blanca and Mikaella Size Chart
   7. Sincerity by Justin Alexander Size Chart