Wedding Dress Size Calculator
Bridal sizing is different from everyday clothing — wedding dresses typically run 1 to 2 sizes smaller than your regular street size. Use this calculator to find your perfect bridal size across US, UK, and EU standards.
Important: Bridal Sizing vs. Street Sizing
If you normally wear a US street size 8, you may be a bridal size 10 or 12. Always order based on your body measurements rather than your everyday dress size. When your bust, waist, and hip correspond to different sizes, order the largest and have the gown altered.
Bridal Size Chart — US Sizes 0 to 30
Measurements in inches. These are standard bridal industry measurements; individual designers may vary slightly.
Quick Converter
| US Bridal | UK | EU | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 30 | 32.5 | 25.5 | 35.5 |
| 2 | 6 | 32 | 33.5 | 26.5 | 36.5 |
| 4 | 8 | 34 | 34.5 | 27.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | 35.5 | 28.5 | 38.5 |
| 8 | 12 | 38 | 36.5 | 29.5 | 39.5 |
| 10 | 14 | 40 | 37.5 | 30.5 | 40.5 |
| 12 | 16 | 42 | 39 | 32 | 42 |
| 14 | 18 | 44 | 41 | 34 | 44 |
| 16 | 20 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 46 |
| 18 | 22 | 48 | 45 | 38 | 48 |
| 20 | 24 | 50 | 47 | 40 | 50 |
| 22 | 26 | 52 | 49 | 42 | 52 |
| 24 | 28 | 54 | 51 | 44 | 54 |
| 26 | 30 | 56 | 53 | 46.5 | 56 |
| 28 | 32 | 58 | 55 | 49 | 58 |
| 30 | 34 | 60 | 57 | 51.5 | 60 |
Click any row to highlight it. Sizes are approximate and may vary by brand.
How to Measure for a Wedding Dress
Bust
Wear a non-padded bra similar to what you plan to wear on your wedding day. Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape horizontal across your back.
Waist
Find your natural waistline by bending to one side — the crease that forms is your natural waist. Measure around this point without holding your breath or sucking in.
Hips
Measure around the fullest point of your hips, approximately 7-9 inches below your natural waist. Stand naturally with feet together and avoid compressing the tape.
Planning for Alterations
What Alterations Can Fix
A skilled seamstress can take in the bodice, adjust hemlines, taper the waist, add or remove bustle hooks, and reshape the neckline. Taking a dress in by 1-2 sizes is standard and relatively affordable.
Bustle adjustments, adding cups or boning, and shortening straps are also routine bridal alterations that most tailors handle easily.
What Alterations Cannot Easily Fix
Letting out a dress more than one size is difficult because most gowns have minimal seam allowance. Changing the fundamental structure, such as converting an A-line to a mermaid silhouette, is impractical.
Adding length to a dress that is too short or significantly resizing beaded or lace bodices can be extremely expensive or impossible. Order the right size from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are bridal sizes different from regular sizes?
Bridal sizing follows an older, more traditional measurement standard that has not been updated the way ready-to-wear fashion has. Most designers use sizing that runs 1-2 sizes smaller than modern street sizes, so a street size 6 might correspond to a bridal size 8 or 10.
What if my measurements fall between two sizes?
Always order the larger size. It is much easier and less expensive for a seamstress to take in a wedding dress than to let it out. Most bridal gowns have limited seam allowance, making alterations to go up a size difficult or impossible.
How far in advance should I order my wedding dress?
Most bridal salons recommend ordering 6 to 9 months before your wedding date. This allows time for the dress to be made, shipped, and altered. Rush orders are possible but often carry additional fees.
Should I measure myself or have a professional do it?
Having a professional bridal consultant or seamstress take your measurements is ideal for accuracy. If measuring at home, ask a friend to help and use a soft measuring tape. Measure over lightweight clothing or undergarments.
Visualize Your Wedding Dress Before You Buy
Our AI virtual try-on lets you see how different bridal styles look on a model that matches your proportions — saving time, money, and stress during dress shopping.
