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Wigs Buying Guide From sygardener.com


Measuring Guide

Correct measurements are the prerequisites of getting a perfect fitting dress. Before ordering a made-to-order dress from sygardener.com, you are encouraged to get measured correctly by a professional local tailor. We would like to emphasize that measuring yourself at home is trickier than you think. Here are some useful guidance on which measurements are needed and how to correctly take them.

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  • Standard Dresses

    Bust
    • This is not your bra size!
    • Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
    • Relax arms at sides
    • Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust
    Waist
    • Find the natural waist
    • This is the smallest part of the waist
    • Usually about 1 inch (ca. 2.5cm) above belly button
    • Keep tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room
    Hips
    • Find the widest part of the hips
    • Usually about 7 inch (ca. 18cm) below natural waist
    • Tape should brush across both hipbones
    Shoulder
    • Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.
    Hollow to Floor
    • Stand straight with feet together
    • Measure in bare feet
    • Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
    • To fit high heels, weˇŻll add an extra 2 inch (ca. 5cm) onto custom-sized floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
    Height
    • Stand straight with feet together
    • Measure in bare feet
    • Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor

    Maternity Dresses

    Upper Bust
    • Relax arms at sides
    • Measure the highest part of the chest
    • Pull the tape right underneath the arms
    Bust
    • This is not your bra size!
    • Wear an unpadded bra (your dress will have a built-in bra)
    • Relax arms at sides
    • Pull tape across the fullest part of the bust
    Under Bust
    • Measure immediately under breasts
    Around Belly
    • Find the fullest part of the belly
    • Pull tape around the belly
    • Keep tape slight loose for comfort
    Hips
    • Find the widest part of the hips
    • Usually about 7 inch (ca. 18cm) below natural waist
    • Tape should brush across both hipbones
    Hollow to Floor
    • Stand straight with feet together
    • Measure in bare feet
    • Begin at the hollow space between the collarbones and pull tape straight down to the floor
    • To fit high heels, weˇŻll add an extra 2 inch (ca. 5cm) onto custom-sized floor-length dresses and dresses with trains
    Height
    • Stand straight with feet together
    • Measure in bare feet
    • Begin at the top of the head and pull tape straight down to the floor

    For Bridal Jacket/ Mini Wraps

    Bust
    • Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust.
    Shoulder
    • Shoulder - From the edge of the shoulder socket, measure across the back to the same point on the other shoulder.
    Arm Length
    • Arm Length - Measure from your shoulder point to the wrist.
    Armscye
    • Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the arm pit, and up the back of the shoulder.