Most dresses come with a standard length measurement but some designers offer a custom hollow to hem. This is a measurement of the circumference of your ribcage just below where your breasts end. Wrap the measuring tape around your back and across the fullest part of your breasts. Wear the bra youre planning to wear with your dress when taking this. Female dress size chart for the us market. This is known as your sleeve next put on the clothes you plan on wearing after the ceremony ie under your gown.
Your hollow to hem measurement is determined by measuring from the center of your collarbone hollow to the bottom hem of your dress. Wrap the tape around your ribcage right below your bust. Start by bending your arm slightly at the hip and measure the distance from the nape of your neck to your wrist. If she want a dress and cant buy custom tailored piece she will probably need to go according the measurement that fits the largest size. Donot take this too tight shoulder to shoulder this is measured from shoulder bone on one side to the oth er side shoulder bone. But every once in a while a customer would like to see what sizes we use so here it is.
This isnt your bra size. Finally if your graduation offers custom attire youll need to make a few more detailed body measurements. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. Your arms should be relaxed and down at your sides. The use of this chart is not generally required for our cap and gown customers as the final robe size for each measurement is for our purposes only.