Three numbers. One silhouette.
Bridal sizing is not about labels — it is about three precise measurements that define where a gown should rest, gather, and fall. Here is where each one comes from, and why it matters.
Bust
Measured at the fullest point of the chest, tape kept parallel to the floor and arms relaxed at your sides. The bust determines the bodice structure — the architecture the entire gown hangs from.
Waist
Measured at the narrowest point of the torso — typically 2–3 cm above the navel. A natural, relaxed breath is held during measurement. The waist dictates the depth of any corseting, and how dramatically the skirt sweeps away from the body.
Hips
Measured at the widest point of the hips, usually 20–23 cm below the natural waist. This is the measurement most often between sizes — and the reason every gown is altered individually before leaving the atelier.