How To Measure Your Child for a Flower Girl Dress

People want to order the right size flower girl dress when ordering the product online. If you don't measure correctly, you'll end up returning and exchanging the item. Or, if you order multiple dresses trying to bracket your child's size, you end up with the hassle of returning some and incurring a re-stocking fee.

So, what measurements should you use to get it right?

At leading online flower girl dresses e-commerce site LittleGirlDresses.com, we find that one of the best ways to measure properly is to measure a dress she owns that fits her well.

1) Lay the dress down on a flat surface, measure across the chest and waist, and double the measurements to get the exact size she'll need.

2) For the length, the best way is to hang the dress on a hanger, and measure from the outside shoulder straight down to the hem.

That is the way dress size charts are made. They give customers exact measurements, or as close as can be with variations of up to ½ inch of the measurements.

If you can actually measure your child, then try these steps:

• When measuring, be sure that you do not have the tape too tight or too loose


• ALWAYS double check the measurements before ordering


• If you don't have a tape measure, use a piece of string to measure the child. Then, simply measure that string with a yardstick or ruler.


• Always measure the child while he or she is standing up straight.

Be sure to write down each measurement before taking the next measurement.

1) Measure around her chest at the bust line.

2) Measure around her natural waist - that is just above her hip bones.

3) The final measurement is the Shoulder to Ankle. Measure from this point on her shoulder to her ankle.

You can also view a video showing how to properly measure for a flower girl dress by following this link: http://www.littlegirldresses.com/flower-girl-dress-sizing.html

If you have any questions about measuring for communion dresses, Christening gowns, baptism dresses, Christmas dresses and other children's formal wear, call us toll free at 1-866-239-1253. www.littlegirldresses.com