Standard Dress Size

The following are the standard dress sizes used in the United States. The sizes used in other countries will not necessarily be the same.

Women’s Half Sizes

They are 10 1/2, 12 1/2, 14 1/2, 16 1/2, 18 1/2, 20 1/2, 22 1/2 and 24 1/2. These are for women '2"–5'3" (157.5-160 cm) tall with shorter backs and lower busts.

Women’s Sizes

The sizes are 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50. They are suitable for women with average backs and average busts. The size is for women 5'5"–5'6" (165-168 cm) tall.

Young Junior Sizes

Young junior sizes are 5/6, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and 15/16. These sizes are best for women with high busts and shorter backs. These are for women 5'1"–5'3" (155-160 cm) tall.

Junior Petite

The dimensions / sizes are 3jp, 5jp, 7jp, 9jp, 11jp and 13jp. This is best for women with shorter backs, typical sized bust and 5'1" (155 cm) tall.

Junior Sizes and Miss Petite Sizes

The standard dress sizes here are 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15. These are for women with short backs and high busts. The sizes are for those 5'4"–5'5" (162.5-165 cm) tall.

The Miss Petite sizes are 0-2mp, 4mp, 6mp, 8mp, 10mp 12mp, 14mp and 16mp. It is ideal for those with short backs, average busts and 5'1"–5'3” tall.

Missus’ Sizes

The sizes are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 018 and 20.

How to Measure Dress Sizes Correctly

Step 1

Wear a bra. Put the measuring tape below your bust. Record the number. Include 5 inches to the number you obtain.

Step 2

Measure the chest at the bust line’s fullest point. Keep the tape horizontal. Your arms must be kept down. Deduct the bra size off the bust line. The result is the cup size.

Step 3

Put the tape measure on the waistline (this is the waist’s thinnest portion over the hip bones).

Step 4

Get your hip measurement at the hips’ fullest portion. This is about 7 to 9 inches below the waist.

Step 5

Put your arm on the sides. Put the measuring tape to the back of your neck. Measure on the arm’s back to the wrist’s bend. This is the sleeve length.

Even though these are the standard dress sizes, some brands have their own measurements. Make sure that you know what measurements the dress is using before you buy it. This will determine whether the dress fits or not.