Size & fit
The dress should fit you - not the other way around.
Fit is the thing everyone worries about online. Start with a standard size, or choose Custom on most styles so the gown is built to your measurements. Here is how to get it right the first time.
How to measure
You need a soft tape measure and five minutes
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your bust with the tape level across your back. Keep it close to the body, not tight.
Natural waist
Measure the narrowest part of your waist, usually above the belly button and below the ribs. Do not hold your breath.
Hips
Stand naturally with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Hollow to floor
Measure from the hollow space between your collarbones straight down to the floor. For floor-length gowns, note the heel height you plan to wear.
Still between sizes?
Choose Custom on most styles. Close enough is not the goal when the dress is being made for your night.
Reference
Prom and formal gown size chart
Use this full numeric chart as a starting point for standard sizing. These are body measurements, not garment measurements, and inches are listed first for US shoppers.
| US size | Bust | Waist | Hips | Hollow to floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32 in | 25.5 in | 35.5 in | 58 in |
| 2 | 33 in | 26.5 in | 36.5 in | 58 in |
| 4 | 34 in | 27.5 in | 37.5 in | 59 in |
| 6 | 35 in | 28.5 in | 38.5 in | 59 in |
| 8 | 36 in | 29.5 in | 39.5 in | 60 in |
| 10 | 37.5 in | 31.5 in | 41 in | 60 in |
| 12 | 39 in | 32.5 in | 42.5 in | 61 in |
| 14 | 41 in | 34.75 in | 44.5 in | 61 in |
| 16 | 43.25 in | 37.25 in | 46.75 in | 61 in |
| 18 | 45.5 in | 39.75 in | 49 in | 61 in |
| 20 | 47.75 in | 42.25 in | 51.25 in | 61 in |
| 22 | 50 in | 44.75 in | 53.5 in | 61 in |
| 24 | 53 in | 48 in | 56.5 in | 61 in |
| 26 | 56 in | 51.25 in | 59.5 in | 61 in |
| 28 | 59 in | 54.5 in | 62.5 in | 61 in |
| 30 | 63 in | 58 in | 66.5 in | 61 in |
Between sizes? Choose Custom on most styles so the gown is built to your numbers, or contact support before ordering.
Metric reference
Prom and formal gown size chart in centimeters
Use this chart if your measuring tape is metric. Keep the tape level and measure close to the body without pulling tight.
| US size | Bust | Waist | Hips | Hollow to floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 81.3 cm | 64.8 cm | 90.2 cm | 147.3 cm |
| 2 | 83.9 cm | 67.5 cm | 92.8 cm | 147.3 cm |
| 4 | 86.4 cm | 69.9 cm | 95.3 cm | 149.9 cm |
| 6 | 88.9 cm | 72.4 cm | 97.8 cm | 149.9 cm |
| 8 | 91.5 cm | 75.0 cm | 100.4 cm | 152.4 cm |
| 10 | 95.3 cm | 80.0 cm | 104.2 cm | 152.4 cm |
| 12 | 99.1 cm | 82.6 cm | 108.0 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 14 | 104.2 cm | 88.3 cm | 113.0 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 16 | 110.0 cm | 95.7 cm | 118.8 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 18 | 115.6 cm | 101.0 cm | 124.5 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 20 | 121.3 cm | 107.4 cm | 130.2 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 22 | 127.0 cm | 113.7 cm | 135.9 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 24 | 134.7 cm | 122.0 cm | 143.6 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 26 | 142.3 cm | 130.2 cm | 151.2 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 28 | 149.9 cm | 138.5 cm | 158.8 cm | 154.9 cm |
| 30 | 160.0 cm | 147.4 cm | 169.0 cm | 154.9 cm |
Metric values are rounded to one decimal place. For floor-length gowns, note posture and the shoe height you plan to wear.
Quick conversion
Letter-size reference for short dresses
Some homecoming and cocktail styles may use letter sizing. Use this as a quick starting point, then compare your bust, waist, and hip measurements before you order.
| Letter size | US / CAN | Bust | Waist | Hips | Waist to floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 00 | 30-31 in | 23-24 in | 33-34 in | 41.5 in |
| XS | 0 | 31-32 in | 24-25 in | 34-35 in | 41.5 in |
| S | 2-4 | 33-34 in | 26-27 in | 36-37 in | 41.5 in |
| M | 6-8 | 35-36 in | 28-29 in | 38-39 in | 41.5 in |
| L | 10-12 | 37-39 in | 30-32 in | 41-42 in | 41.5 in |
| XL | 14 | 40-42 in | 33-35 in | 44-45 in | 41.5 in |
| XXL | 16 | 43-45 in | 36-38 in | 47-48 in | 41.5 in |
| 1X | 16-18 | 45-47 in | 39-41 in | 48-50 in | 41.5 in |
| 2X | 20-22 | 48-50 in | 42-44 in | 51-53 in | 41.5 in |
| 3X | 22-24 | 51-53 in | 46-48 in | 54-56 in | 41.5 in |
Letter sizes are best for quick filtering. For made-to-order gowns, rely on bust, waist, hips, and hollow-to-floor.
Quick conversion
Letter-size reference in centimeters
Metric ranges help shoppers outside the US compare short-dress letter sizing without converting each measurement manually.
| Letter size | US / CAN | Bust | Waist | Hips | Waist to floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 00 | 76.2-78.7 cm | 58.4-61.0 cm | 83.8-86.4 cm | 105 cm |
| XS | 0 | 78.7-81.3 cm | 61.0-63.5 cm | 86.4-88.9 cm | 105 cm |
| S | 2-4 | 83.8-86.4 cm | 66.0-68.6 cm | 91.4-94.0 cm | 105 cm |
| M | 6-8 | 88.9-91.4 cm | 71.1-73.7 cm | 96.5-99.1 cm | 105 cm |
| L | 10-12 | 94.0-99.1 cm | 76.2-81.3 cm | 104.1-106.7 cm | 105 cm |
| XL | 14 | 101.6-106.7 cm | 83.8-88.9 cm | 111.8-114.3 cm | 105 cm |
| XXL | 16 | 109.2-114.3 cm | 91.4-96.5 cm | 119.4-121.9 cm | 105 cm |
| 1X | 16-18 | 114.3-119.4 cm | 99.1-104.1 cm | 121.9-127.0 cm | 105 cm |
| 2X | 20-22 | 121.9-127.0 cm | 106.7-111.8 cm | 129.5-134.6 cm | 105 cm |
| 3X | 22-24 | 129.5-134.6 cm | 116.8-121.9 cm | 137.2-142.2 cm | 105 cm |
Metric ranges are rounded and should be treated as a general guide, not exact garment measurements.
Fit tips
Before you commit
Use a soft tape
Avoid measuring over bulky clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
Plan for shoes
Floor-length gowns should account for heel height and the way you want the hem to meet the floor.
Ask for a fit check
If timing or sizing feels close, send your measurements, event date, and the style you like before ordering.