Measure from the top of your shoulder, close to the base of the neck, vertically down the front of your body to the area around the length of the garment.

Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the measuring tape level across your back and under your arms.

Measure around your shoulder and underarm area where the sleeve attaches.

Measure around your arm where the sleeve hem will sit.

Measure from the top of your shoulder down to your arm to where the sleeve hem will sit.

Measure around the narrowest part of your waist. Keep the measuring tape comfortably snug but not too tight.

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, typically around 17-22 cm below your waist.

Measure around the area of your legs where the hem of the dress is intended to fall.