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How to measure yourself for a ballroom gown

You should wear a body hugging outfit and proper bra while taking measurements


1. Neck
2. Neck lower
3. Bicep
4. Elbow
5. Wrist
6. Above bust
7. Bust
8. Below bust
9. Waist
10. Hips (10 cm below waist)
11. Seat (20 cm below waist)
12A. Seat at fullest point
12B. Seat at fullest point from waist
13. Arm length - top
14. Arm length - to elbow
15. Arm length - under
16. Shoulder to shoulder - front
17. Bust point to bust point
18. Waist across front
19. Hip across front
20. Centre from neck to bust point
21. Centre from neck to waist
22. Centre from neck to belly button
23. Centre from neck to crotch
24. Shoulder to shoulder - back
25. Centre back to waist
26. Centre back to lowest back point
27. Centre back to crotch
28. Waist to knee
29. Waist to ballroom skirt length
30. Waist to floor
31. Height
32. Crotch
33. Bra size
34. Weight


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