How to measure yourself Bust: This is the fullest part of your bust area. To measure accurately, run a soft dressmaker's tape all around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the measuring tape snug but not too tight. Then halve the measurement in order to read the size guide. Example: If all around your bust it measures 96 cm, then measurement A will be 48 cm. Then, your dress size is UK 12/ EUR 40. For some styles, you need to go either a dress size up or down depending on its specific measurement and type of fabric. For a stretch fabric, you will need to add a few centimeters to its actual measurement*. Note: Specific dress sizing has been used for each of our styles, so do click on it to have a look at the measurements. The actual measurement of a dress is made by laying it flat on a level surface. Waist: Bend to one side and find your waist's natural crease. The crease is usually the smallest part of your waistline. Then measure all around it making sure the measuring tape is not too loose and too tight. You can also find your natural waist by measuring 5 centimeters up from your belly button. Hip: Stand with your feet together. Measure around the fullest part of your hip and rear. This is typically midway between your crotch and belly button. Note: We try our best to match other sizes to our own. Check the table to know Asian and European sizes. These are generic and on average. Some dresses might be 1 or 2 cm bigger or smaller.