A. Bust B. Waist C. Hips D. Shoulder Bone to Shoulder Bone E. Thigh F. Standard overall Length The customer is always responsible for the size they choose to order. Therefore, we cannot suggest a specific size. Please carefully read the following guidelines before you select a size. Try not to take your own measurements!   We suggest you have a local bridal shop or  professional seamstress/ tailor in your area take your measurements. If this is not possible, please have someone besides yourself take the measurements. If possible, get measurements taken in the undergarments you will be wearing with your wedding gown or dress. Bust measurement (A)  Make sure the tape covers the widest part of the back and the fullest part of the bust. Keep your thumb behind the tape. Waist measurement (B)  Tape should go at your  natural waistline. Do not pull the tape to tight or hold in your tummy! Leave the thumb behind the tape while taking the waist measure. To take an accurate hip measurement (C)   Place your hands at your natural hipline and with heels together, position the tape around the fullest part of the hip. Once you have taken your measurements, see the selected designer’s size chart under “Size Charts” on our website. These charts are directly from the designer and show how they cut their sizes. Keep in mind the designers do cut differently from normal street clothes so you may measure into a size you normally do not wear. The measurements are taken to determine the closet size to be ordered. This garment will not be custom made to your exact measurements. Almost every gown will require some type of alteration.     If your measurements indicate one size for the “bust” and a different size for the “waist/ and or hips”, the designer suggests ordering according to the largest measurement. This allows for this measurement to be accommodated for in the fit of the gown. Gowns can be taken-in, but due to the modest seam allowance in each garment, there may not be enough fabric to release to the size needed.   Extra length and hollow-to-hem are not available on any of the in-stock gowns.