Every designer has their own size chart. You’ll likely be a different size in formal wear than in your everyday clothes, and landing between sizes is common.

Our charts list body measurements — not dress measurements. Every dress is designed with room to move, so you don’t need to add extra.

If you’re between two sizes, your waist is usually the deciding measurement. When in doubt, size up — bigger is easier to take in than out.

It’s uncommon for a bridesmaid dress to fit flawlessly straight out of the box. Shortening the hem, taking in the bodice, or shortening straps is normal and expected.

Rule of thumb: it’s much easier (and cheaper) to take a dress in than to let it out. If you’re between sizes, go bigger.

A dye lot is the batch of fabric dyed together. Different batches can vary by up to 5% in colour — a natural part of the dyeing process.

For a perfect colour match across the bridal party:

• Choose styles from the same designer and fabric group.
• Order everything in one order, or within the same week.
• If you have to order separately, add a comment at checkout — e.g. “Bridal Party Smith, 1 of 4 Bridesmaids” — and we’ll match dye lots on our end.

You only need three — bust, waist, hip. Use a soft measuring tape, and ask someone else to take them if you can (self-measuring is rarely accurate).

• Bust: around the widest part of your bust. Wear the bra (or similar) you’ll wear on the day.
• Waist: around the narrowest part — your natural waist, typically just below the rib cage and about 2 inches above the belly button. Measure a few times for accuracy; this is the one that determines your size most often.
• Hip: around the widest part of your hips, usually ~9″ below your waist.

Keep the tape parallel to the floor, snug but not tight, and breathe normally.

Our Try Before You Buy service ships Brisbane-showroom dresses to your door. Seven days to try at home, then ship back — no guessing between sizes, and TBYB fees credit back towards your final order.

Under 4 months at the wedding: most bridesmaid styles can be ordered a size up from your regular size — enough extra room to grow, while keeping the silhouette consistent with the rest of the party.

5–6 months or more: choose one of our maternity styles, which have more room through the belly. Maternity styles follow a different size chart — check each dress’s chart individually.

Bust measurements increase through pregnancy and post-pregnancy (especially while breastfeeding). Factor that in when ordering — measuring at the time of the wedding, not the time of the order, is the safest call.

If you’d rather hold off ordering until closer to the day, many of our designers offer a rush service for an extra fee. Note: we can’t guarantee dye-lot match across separately-placed orders.

If you’re 5′8″ or taller and planning to wear a 2″ heel or higher, you may want to order extra length. Whether you need it also depends on how close to the floor you like your dress to fall.

The extra length option adds a fixed amount of length (varies by designer), so you may still need to have the dress hemmed to your exact preference.

If you’re between sizes, the fabric’s stretch matters:

• Non-stretch — fabric with no give, can’t be let out without damage. Runs small; size up when between sizes.
  Luxe Chiffon · Luxe Charmeuse · Crepe · Tulle
• Some stretch — a little give, generally true to size.
  Satin · Knit Crepe · Soft Tulle
• Stretch — runs large; size down for a snug fit.
  Stretch Velvet · Stretch Satin · Luxe Jersey