Wedding Attire

How can measurements be communicated safely when ordering wedding clothes from abroad?

Last reviewed:

Answer

Direct answer

Use the maker's measurement method, units and labelled diagrams, then confirm unclear readings before production.

Ask whether each figure describes the body or a finished garment and whether movement allowance is added by the tailor. Have a trusted helper take difficult measurements without sharing unnecessary revealing photographs. Record the date, intended underlayers and final approved figures. A familiar size label from another brand is not a substitute for the measurements required by a particular pattern.

Evidence

Sources used

Expert Guidance · 2015

Selecting a Pattern Size for Perfect Fit

New Mexico State University Extension

Measurement and pattern-size guidance, not a universal bridal sizing chart.

Source checked:

View source
Expert Guidance · Live source

Draping the Human Form: Fitting

Cornell University

Muslin fitting, basting and adjustment guidance; finished fabrics still require their own assessment.

Source checked:

View source
Useful next steps

Continue from this answer