Q&A for How to Determine Your Dress Size

Wear a supportive bra when taking dress measurements. Don't wear a push-up-style or heavily padded bra, since you might not wear this type of undergarment with your dress.

Try to take your measurements in front of a full-length mirror. If you're shopping from a certain store, see if their website offers diagrams to help with the measuring process.

A hem to hollow measurement goes from the lowest point of your collarbone to the floor. If you take your finger and feel the front lowest spot of your throat, you'll notice a hollow space to take your measurement. Place 1 end of your measuring tape here and then let it drop to the floor. If you plan on wearing heels with your dress, be sure to wear them when you take this measurement.

I would suggest you don't order from Wish. In my experience, their clothing is cheaply made and the sizes are never as advertised.

It should be the same as your shirt size or a bit bigger/smaller depending on where you get it . You could also follow the steps in this article.

Generally it is advisable to measure it with an unpadded bra on, but it could vary slightly depending on the bra that you are wearing.

Go with a fitted (but not tight) dress. Baggy dresses almost always look good on anyone. Don't wear anything strapless.

Unfortunately, dress sizes vary by designer. If you are 4'10", you will probably need to shop in the petites department. You may even find something you like in the girls' section. Try on a few different sizes to see what works best on your body. Most women wear a few different sizes depending on the style of the dress and the designer.

It depends on your bust size, too. However, you should be fine with a size S (a.k.a US size 8).

U.S. 10 or 12, depending on the dress fit.

For modesty, your fingertips should not be able to touch the hem when you hold your arms against your sides.

Try a UK size 22 and alter the bust if need be.

Use girls' sizes as a guide. Girls' sizes are usually one or two sizes smaller than boys.

Unfortunately, not all clothing makers size the same. The best way is to take these measurements and look at the size chart of the designer's dress you are interested in. You could be an 8 in Calvin Klein and a 6 in Ann Taylor (just an example), so always check the sizing chart.

No, because a 34 corresponds to a waist size of 6. That dress would not fit you.

It mainly depends on how long you want, and the style of dress. Try measuring from your collar bone to the desired/stated length.

Usually from the shoulder unless mentioned otherwise in the description of the website.

In most stores you would be a size 14 or 16.

Measure around your hips, bust and waist and then look up a sizing chart. For the best fit, look up the chart from the specific store you’re buying from.

You are about a size 12, though you may have to size up or down depending on the design and brand of the dress.

A wrap dress looks good on most people. A dress with an A-line skirt will look good on most body types as well.

Search up the sizing chart for the store you are going to buy the dress from. For example, you can Google “Forever 21 sizing chart”.

A size eight will probably fit you pretty well, but it varies by store, so check their sizing chart if possible.

A size six or eight would fit your upper body, but due to your hips, you may need to size up or choose a design that is loose and more flowy in the lower body, such as an A-line skirt.

It depends on the store; however, based on your measurements, it sounds like you would need a 4 or a 6.

Simply follow the guide above, just remember to follow the same rules you normally would when shopping for a new outfit. In terms of measurements, your bust and hip sizes will likely be slightly smaller than normal so it's best to use size guides and try on different sizes to find the right fit. For a really feminine look try to find something that accents your curves and makes your hips and bust appear fuller. Also, try to find something that draws attention away from your shoulders to make them appear narrower and more feminine. Bonus tip: If you're slim built with a straight/triangle figure, chunky belts can sometimes help your waist appear narrower and your hips appear wider.

The easiest way is to fetch a couple of dresses you already own and read the clothing label. If you have lost/gained weight, go in a store, try on two or three dresses and write your size down (don't forget to mention UK ,US or EU).

It really depends on your bust, hip, and waist sizes. I'm a size 41 bust, 35 waist, and 40 hips so I'm considered bigger dress wise. It also depends on fabric. In stretchier fabrics, I'm about 10-12 but in fabrics like taffeta with absolutely no stretch, I'm a 16. So, you can see that it changes depending on these body sizes and the fabric types.

Find dress conversion charts either online or ask an assistant in the store where you are buying the dress.

You can find conversion charts for dresses either online or in the store you are buying the dress.