The Prom Dress Size Calculator is an essential tool that aids in selecting the correct dress size for prom. It uses your measurements—bust, waist, and hips—to match you with the appropriate dress size from various brands and designers.
How to Use the Prom Dress Size Calculator
Measure Yourself
Accurately measuring your body is the first step in finding your perfect dress size. Use a flexible measuring tape and the following guidelines:
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, above your belly button.
- Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hips.
Find the Size Chart
Each brand has its own sizing chart, which can usually be found on their website. Make sure to use the chart specific to the brand of the dress you are interested in.
Compare Measurements
With your measurements in hand, compare them to the brand’s size chart. Look for the size where your measurements fall into the range provided in the chart.
Identify Your Size
Choose the size that corresponds to most of your measurements. If your measurements span multiple sizes, consider the following:
- Prioritize hip measurements for form-fitting dresses.
- Prioritize bust measurements for corset-style tops.
General Size Table
For quick reference:
| Bust | Waist | Hips | US | UK | EU | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 cm (29”) | 58 cm (23”) | 80 cm (31.5”) | 00 | 2 | 30 | XXS |
| 74-77 cm (29”-30”) | 58-61 cm (23”-24”) | 80-84 cm (31.5”-33”) | 0 | 4 | 32 | XS |
| 78-81 cm (31”-32”) | 62-64 cm (24”-25”) | 85-89 cm (33”-35”) | 2 | 6 | 34 | XS |
| 82-85 cm (32”-33.5”) | 65-68 cm (25”-26.5”) | 90-94 cm (35”-37”) | 4 | 8 | 36 | S |
| 86-89 cm (33.5”-35”) | 69-72 cm (26.5”-28”) | 95-97 cm (37”-38”) | 6 | 10 | 38 | S |
| 90-93 cm (35”-36.5”) | 73-77 cm (28”-30”) | 98-101 cm (38”-40”) | 8 | 12 | 40 | M |
| 94-97 cm (36.5”-38”) | 78-81 cm (30”-32”) | 102-104 cm (40”-41”) | 10 | 14 | 42 | M |
| 98-102 cm (38”-40”) | 82-85 cm (32”-33.5”) | 105-108 cm (41”-42.5”) | 12 | 16 | 44 | L |
| 103-107 cm (40”-42”) | 86-90 cm (33.5”-35.5”) | 109-112 cm (42.5”-44”) | 14 | 18 | 46 | L |
| 108-113 cm (42”-44.5”) | 91-95 cm (35.5”-37.5”) | 113-116 cm (44”-45.5”) | 16 | 20 | 48 | XL |
| 114-119 cm (44.5”-47”) | 96-102 cm (37.5”-40”) | 117-121 cm (45.5”-48”) | 18 | 22 | 50 | XL |
| 120-125 cm (47”-49”) | 103-108 cm (40”-42.5”) | 123-128 cm (48”-50”) | 20 | 24 | 52 | XXL |
| 126-131 cm (49”-51.5”) | 109-114 cm (42.5”-45”) | 129-134 cm (50”-53”) | 22 | 26 | 54 | XXL |
Use this table to quickly identify a potential size without detailed measurements.
Example of Prom Dress Size Calculator
Imagine your measurements are as follows:
- Bust: 36 inches
- Waist: 28 inches
- Hips: 38 inches
According to the size chart, you would likely fit best in a size 8 dress as all your measurements correspond to this size.
Most Common FAQs
Choose the size that matches the most crucial measurement for the dress style you want. When in doubt, opting for the larger size allows for easier alterations
Use a soft tape measure and wrap it around the respective part of your body snugly, but not too tight. Ensure the tape is parallel to the ground for accuracy.
Yes! While specifically calibrated for prom dresses, the calculator is useful for evening gowns and other formal dresses.