Measurement Charts

In order to have the best possible experience, we strongly recommend that you have your measurements taken by a professional before buying any Shock Bridal wedding gown or bridesmaid dress.

As we use a number of different manufacturers, there are differing Measurement Charts for each one ... please make sure you are using the correct chart for the gown you are purchasing. You can work out which chart to use by ensuring that your Catalogue number falls within the range shown at the top of each chart.

How to Measure

1. Strapless (or upper bust) – just above your bust.
2. (1) Bust – Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement.
3. (2) Udder bust – just under your bust.
4. Waist – this is the smallest part of your waist. Typically it's an inch or so above your belly button. Also known as the natural waistline.
5. Hips – this is the widest part of your hips, across the hipbone. Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline.
6. Shoulder to feet – this is the length from your shoulder to your feet. You should stand upright without your shoes and your feet should be kept together. Let the tape across your bust in the front and drop naturally.
7. Shoulder to Apex – this is the length from your shoulder to your nipple.
8. Shoulder to Belly Button – this is the length from your shoulder to your belly button.
9. Shoulder to Shoulder – this is the width of your shoulder.
10. Apex to Apex – this is the distance between your two nipples.
11. Up Arm Perimeter – take the tape around your up arm and bring it across the fullest part of your arm.
12. Neck Perimeter – the circumference of your neck.
13. Shoulder to Wrist – top of the shoulder to wrist.
14. Height without shoes – from head to feet without shoes.

Chart No.1

For dress codes #S001 to #S014