The chart below shows indicative measurements for dresses from Seamstress of Bloomsbury. Note that the chart shows body measurements - not the measurements of the clothes. Choose the size that is closest to your own measurements. Also see the description of the item for specific advice on choosing a size.
All measurements are in cm.
| Size | Breast | Waist | Hips |
| XS (UK 8, EU 36) | 82-86 | 66-73 | - |
| S (UK 10, EU 38) | 87-91 | 74-78 | - |
| M (UK 12, EU 40) | 92-96 | 79-83 | - |
| L (UK 14, EU 42) | 97-101 | 83-88 | - |
| XL (UK 16, EU 44) | 103-106 | 89-93 | - |
| XXL (UK 18, EU 46) | 107-113 | 93-98 | - |
How to measure
Measure yourself in underwear.
Chest: Measure around your chest widest place
Waist: Measure your waist on your narrowest place - often well above the navel.
Hips: Measure around your bottom and hips widest place.
Beautiful dress in an authentic 1940s-inspired cut. The dress is simple with a sewn-in tie belt that accentuates the waist in the most beautiful way. The dress has lovely puff sleeves and smock detailing at the shoulders, as well as a skirt with fullness and hidden side pockets.
Size guide
Runs a little large in size. Compare your measurements with the chart below, which shows approximate body measurements.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
| XS (UK 8, EU 36) | 82-86 | 66-73 | - |
| S (UK 10, EU 38) | 87-91 | 74-78 | - |
| M (UK 12, EU 40) | 92-96 | 79-83 | - |
| L (UK 14, EU 42) | 97-101 | 83-88 | - |
| XL (UK 16, EU 44) | 103-106 | 89-93 | - |
| XXL (UK 18, EU 46) | 107-113 | 93-98 | - |
The woman in the picture is 1.171 cm tall and wears size XS
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