taking your measurements

Please refer to our size chart to order your bridesmaid dress. You will need to take 3 measurements: bust, waist and hip measurements. Please take your measurements wearing undergarments, preferably the undergarments you will be wearing with the bridesmaid dress. Use a soft tape measure to take your measurements. The tape measure should be close to the body but not tight.
  1. bust
    Take your measurement at the fullest part of your bust line.


  2. waist
    Take your measurement at the smallest part of your waist.


  3. hips *
    Take the measurement at the fullest part of your hips. This is approximately 9 inches down from your waist.

Refer to the chart below. Take your 3 measurements and find a dress size that matches the measurements you have just taken. If you find you are between two dress sizes, please order the larger size. For example, if you find that your bust or hip falls at a size 10, yet your waist falls at a size 8, please order the size 10 dress. Remember, it is always easier to take in a seam. You may not be able to alter a garment that is too small.


All of our dresses are made to order in standard sizes, not custom made; therefore you must take accurate measurements and choose your dress size from the chart below. The size chart reflects body measurements not garment measurements. Our size chart may not reflect your usual size.

Alterations may be required once you receive your garment. We recommend that you order your dresses 4 months before your wedding date to ensure your bridesmaids have time to make any necessary alterations.

Our dresses are made for women of average height. If you are 5·8" or taller, you will require additional length on your collection. There is a $15 charge for dresses requiring additional length.

If you are not comfortable taking your own measurements, your local dry cleaner or tailor can assist you. If you have any questions, or need additional information regarding dress sizes and measurements, please feel free to email us at email charsainfo@charsa.com. We will be happy to help you.

bridesmaid size chart

size 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

bust 33 34 35 36 37 38.5 40 42
waist 26 27 28 29 30 31.5 33 35
hips * 35.5 36.5 37.5 38.5 39.5 41 42.5 44.5
plus
($15 extra fabric charge applied)

size 18 20 22 24

bust 45 47 49 51
waist 37 39 41 43
hips * 47 49 51 53
 
maternity

size XS S M L XL

bust 34 36 38 41 44
waist 36 38 40 43 46
           
flowergirl

size 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T

bust 20 21 22 23 24
waist 20 20.5 21 21.5 22
hips * 21 22 23 24 25
junior bridesmaid

size 6 8 10 12 14

bust 26 27 28.5 30 31.5
waist 23 23.5 24.5 25.5 26.5
hips * 27.5 28.5 30 32 34
*fullest part of hips