Have a friend hold the end of the tape measure at the top of your shoulder. Measure your dress length from your shoulder to your desired hemline.
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How to get body measurements for a dress. Round up to the nearest whole number if needed. Donot take this too tight. Your hollow to hem measurement is determined by measuring from the center of your collarbone hollow to the bottom hem of your dress. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. Then the horizontal measurements. Sleeve sizes are always in whole numbers.
Ask them to extend the tape measure along the front of your body passing over your bust and reaching down to your desired hemline. We highly recommend that you have a formal wear professional perform this measurement as it can be a bit tricky. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Most dresses come with a standard length measurement but some designers offer a custom hollow to hem. Stand with your back straight and your legs hip width apart. For a dress with sleeves measure from the top of the shoulder seam down to the hem of the dress.
Place the tape on top of the shoulders. Measure from the edge of the left shoulder across to the prominent neck bone located at the center of the back of the neck continuing to the edge of the right shoulder. Have a friend measure from the center of your back across your shoulder down to your elbow and then to your wrist for your full sleeve measurement. Most sleeve measurements fall between 32 and 39 inches. Most dresses are at least 30 inches 76 cm in length and can be as long as 62 inches 160 cm in length. 3 shoulder to shoulder length.
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