How to Measure

We recommend having your measurements taken by a professional seamstress. If you cannot get a professional one to take the measurements, please have someone do it for you. To ensure proper fit, we have provided the following measuring guideline for your reference. Measurements should be taken in the undergarment you plan to wear with your gown.

Please note:

The guideline is for reference only. Boncyboutique.com cannot be responsible for the accuracy of any measurements taken by person other than employees of Boncyboutique.com. You will need to choose the size you feel most comfortable with, given your measurements and fit preference.

Bust Measurement

Measure the bust line at the fullest part of your chest. Stand naturally with your heels together. Let your arms rest by the side of your body. Position the tape so it covers the widest part of the back and the fullest part of your chest. Keep a thumb in the inside of the tape.

Waist Measurement

Place your hands at your natural waistline. This is where the tape should be positioned. Stand with your stomach at its natural position. Leave a little room by keeping a thumb on the inside of the tape. Do not pull the tape tight.

Hip Measurement

Stand naturally with your heels together in a relaxed posture. If you are measuring for a sheath dress, position the tape around the fullest part of your bottom. If you are measuring for an A-line dress, position the tape around the fullest part of your hip. Leave a little room by keeping a thumb on the inside of the tape. Do not pull the tape tight.

Hollow-to-Hem Measurement

The hollow-to-hem measurement is taken from the depression at the base of the neck just above the collarbone to the hem. When taking this measurement, you will need to account for the fullness of an A-line or full-skirt gown by moving the tape forward away from the body, at the hem. The tape should be pulled out according to the fullness of the skirt. You will need to take the measurement with the exact heel height you will be wearing. Standard hollow-to-hem typically is 58 inches although it varies between designers.

Matching Measurements to Size

Once you have taken your measurements, see the corresponding size charts on our website. These charts show how measurements are mapped to the designer sizes. These measurements are taken to determine the closest size to be ordered. If you want to order for a specific size which is different to the standard sizes, please fill in the boxes listed in grey area just between the size and quantity options on the related webpage. However, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND you to fill in your own size instead of choosing a standard size as it will make your dress fit you perfectly.