By Taking your measurements, you'll enjoy your dress purchase even more. If you don't have a measuring tape on hand, simply use a piece of ribbon or string and line it up against a yardstick

	X-Small	Small	Medium	Large	X-Large	XX-Large
Size	2	4/6	8/10	12/14	16	18
Bust	32	34	36	38	40	42
Waist	24	25	27	29	31	36
Hips	35	36.5	38.5	39	41	43

Determining sizes can be difficult, because manufacturers used different methods to make their designs, sizes can vary slightly. Above is a size chart that may help you to find your best fit and look Take your measurements by keeping the measuring tape comfortably snug, not tight. Then, compare them with the chart If between sizes, order the next size up. Dresses can be altered down but not up Note: BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER. PLEASE TAKE YOUR BODY MEASUREMENTS AND CHECK IT AGAINST OUR SIZE CHART. LET'S AVOID UNNECESSARY EXCHANGES DUE TO SIZE MISCALCULATIONS""" ALSO, ALLOW TIME FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS OF STRAPS (IF NEEDED) THAT ARE DONE AT YOUR LOCAL DRY CLEANER OR ALTERATION BUSINESS Hips: Measure around the fullest part of the body, usually at the of the legs, about 7-9" below natural waistline Bust: Measure under the arms, around the fullest part of chest Waist: Measure around the natural waistline.