How to Measure for the Perfect Fit

Correctly measuring is a critical step when choosing your gown size. Be sure to wear the same style undergarments when you take your measurements that you plan to wear for the event.

If possible have a seamstress check your measurements for you to be sure you have them correctly measured.  Never try to measure yourself. 

Be sure that all of your measurements are the same or higher than those of the size you are selecting. It is easier to take a dress in then to let it out.  If your bust is size 10 and hips are size 14 - order the 14

Bust, Waist, Hips and Hollow are the critical measurements in determining the proper size dress to order.

Bust:  Measure around the fullest part the bust while wearing proper undergarments.

Waist:  This measurement is around your natural waist line.

Hips:  Measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Hollow to Hem:  Measure from the little hollow spot formed where your collar bones come together just below your neck to the bottom of the hem.  If you do not have your crinoline / slip you are planning to wear, allow for that when measuring.

Hollow to Waist:  This is the measurement from the hollow of your neck to your natural waist line. 


Maggie Sottero Size Charts

size bust waist hips
2 32.5" 24" 35"
4 33.5" 25" 36"
6 34.5" 26" 37"
8 35.5" 27" 38"
10 36.5" 28" 39"
12 37.5" 29" 40"
14 39" 30.5" 41.5"
16 41" 32.5" 43.5"
18 43" 34.5" 45.5"
20 45" 36.5" 47.5"
22 47" 38.5" 49.5"
24 49" 40.5" 51.5"
26 51" 42.5" 53.5"
28 53" 44.5" 55.5"

Mon Cheri Size Charts

Size Bust Waist Hips
2 33 24.5 36
4 34 25.5 37
6 35 26.5 38
8   36 27.5 39
10 37.5 28.5 - 30.5 40
12 38 29.5 41
14 39.5 31 42.5
16 41 32.5 44
18 43 34.5 46
20 45 36.5 48


Milano Formals Bridal Size Chart

Size Bust Waist Hips
4 33 25 35
6 34 26 36
8   35 27 37
10 36 28 38.5
12 37.5 29.5 40
14 39 31 41
16 40.5 32.5 43
18 42.5 34.5 45
20 44.5 36.5 47
22  46.5 38.5 48
24 48.5 40.5 49
26 49.5 42.5 50
28 51.5 44.5 51
Standard Hollow 58" - 59"

Milano Formals Prom / Formal Size Chart

Size Bust Waist Hips
S 34 25 36
M 36 27 38
L 38 29 40
XL 41 31 42
2XL 44.5 35 46
3XL 48 37.5 50
4XL 52 45 54
5XL 56 49 58
6XL 60 53 62
7XL  64 57 66
8XL 68 61 70

Standard Hollow 58" to 59"

Color Chart

Lime Green
Lilac/Lavender
Dusty Pink
Red
Royal
Burgundy
Banana
Perriwinkle
Navy
Leaf Green
Sky Blue / Ice Blue
Egg Plant
Purple
Fuschia
Sage
Silver
Brown
Tan
Ivory
Pink
Mint Green

Charcoal/D.Silver