How to Choose the Right Size

Be careful not to simply order the size the child usually wears!  Take their measurements and compare them to the size chart to accurately choose a size.  If you are not sure or between sizes, it is usually best to order the larger size and alter down.  In most cases, alterations should be expected for a perfect fit.  Remember, in most cases children will be growing and you may need to compensate for their size change before the date they will be wearing their dress. 
 

INFANT SIZE CHART

TODDLER SIZE CHART

4-6x SIZE CHART

7-16 SIZE CHART

8X-12X SIZE CHART

Other Notes:

Length Measurements are important!
Be especially careful to measure the length of the child to make sure the dress will be long enough (you can always have the length taken up, but you don't want the dress to be too short).
*Length is a "Hollow to Hem" measurement--while the child is standing very straight, measure from the hollow at the base at the front of the neck to where you want the hem of the dress to fall.  This is the "length" measurement. For some styles this may be a mid-calf or tea length measurement, for others you may want the dress to fall closer to the ankles.  If you plan to have them wear a full crinoline under their skirt, please add an inch or two to accommodate the fuller skirt.  In some cases it may be necessary to go up a size to accommodate a taller girl so the dress will not be too short, then plan to alter the bodice down to fit. 

Note that these size charts are "body" measurement size charts, so they reflect the size of the child that goes into the dress and the dress itself may be cut with a little ease above these measurements, depending on the style.  

Don't hesitate to contact us with any sizing questions!  Once your dress is ordered, in most cases it is not returnable or exchangeable for a different size, so please ask all questions in advance.