How Do You Measure For A Plus Size Brides Maid Gown?
Purchasing a bridesmaid dress can be a very exciting, and expensive, venture for any young woman. It is especially important to know your measurements if you are going to buy a dress without a fitting or if you are ordering a gown online. Proper measurements ensure that you do not spend money on potentially costly alternations days or weeks before the big day. Remove all of your clothing, except for your undergarments. Stand in a natural position with your weight distributed evenly throughout your entire body in front of a full-sized mirror. Do not suck in your midsection. Measure your bust line by taking a cloth measuring tape and wrapping it around your back and bring the two ends together at the fullest part of your bosom, making sure that the tape is kept in a straight line. Tie a piece of string around your waist line and bend your body from side to side a few times. This will help you find your natural waist line. Wrap the measuring tape around the natural waist line you just dis