How to Measure a Halter Dress

Measure a halter dress to ensure proper fit.

Women's clothing sizes are notoriously inconsistent between brands and products. You may wear a size 2 at one store and a size 6 at another. If you enjoy wearing oversized T-shirts, this probably does not pose much of a problem. The size of a halter dress, however, is much more important to get right. You can measure a halter dress and compare it to your own measurements to make sure you get a good fit.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape
• Pen or pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Lay the halter dress on a flat surface and smooth out any lumps or wrinkles.

2. Use a measuring tape to measure straight across the very top of the halter dress. Double this measurement, then write down the resulting number.

3. Measure straight across the bust of the halter dress. Double this measurement, then write down the resulting number. Depending on the style of the dress, this measurement may be slightly smaller than the actual size of the bust; if the dress has any sort of outward curves to accommodate the bust, this part will not lie completely flat for measurement. Keep this in mind when comparing this measurement to your body.

4. Measure straight across the narrowest part of the waist of the halter dress. Double this measurement, then write down the resulting number.

5. Measure straight down from the narrowest part of the waist to the very bottom of the halter dress. Write down the resulting number.

6. Measure around yourself just above the bust (where the top of the dress would lie), around the thickest part of your bust, and around the smallest part of your waist. Compare these numbers to the numbers you obtained in Steps 2 through 4 to determine whether the halter dress would fit you properly.

7. Find the number you measured in Step 5 on your measuring tape. Hold this part of the tape at the smallest part of your waist and let the rest of the measuring tape (with the numbers decreasing) hang straight down. Where the measuring tape ends is where the dress would end.

References

• Womens Size Chart: Women's Size Chart for Clothes