RedBD Measuring Guide

If the bride choose a local bridal salon to pick bridal and bridesmaids dresses, then the bridesmaids can get measured for the dress by professional. If the bridesmaids dresses were ordered at online shop, then you or your friend that helps to measure should get the details, how to measure for a bridesmaid dress. First, measurements need to taken with the underwear and shoes you plan to wear on that day. Look at the steps and details according to the picture shows of RedBD below.

A.Bust
Not the bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. Please wear the underwear when taking this measurement.

B.Waist
Take the tape around the smallest part of your waist. Typically it's an inch or so above your belly button. Keep the tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room. Also known as the natural waistline.

C.Hips
Take the tape around the widest part of your hips. (The tape should brush across both hipbones) Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline.

D.Shoulder to Shoulder
Take the tape from the edge of the shoulder socket to the same point on the other shoulder. (Measure across the back)

E.Shoulder to Floor
Take the tape from the top of your shoulder through the nipple to floor with the shoes you wear on that day. You should stand upright and your feet should keep together.

F.Height with Shoes
Take the tape from the top of the head through the nipple to floor with the shoes you wear on that day. You should stand upright and your feet should keep together.

More details, you can check at RedBD Measuring Guide.