Evelie | Wedding Dress Sizing Guide and UK Size Charts (2024)

Generally speaking you would go down one size if you lose a stone (approximately 6kg) however the amount of weight you need to lose to go down one size in a wedding dress can vary depending on several factors such as your current weight, body composition, and the specific measurements of the dress size you are trying to fit into. Additionally, losing weight in certain areas of your body can make a bigger difference in the fit of your dress than others.
It's important to note that weight loss should not be your primary focus when preparing for your wedding. Instead, your focus should be on maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise. Crash dieting or extreme weight loss methods can be harmful to your health, and may not be sustainable in the long term.

The best way to determine your wedding dress size is to take accurate measurements of your bust, waist, and hips, and compare them to the size chart of the dress.It is recommended to ask a professional dress fitter to have a proper measurement, this will give you a better idea of the size you should wear and also take into account that most wedding dresses can be altered to fit your body perfectly.

Yes, each wedding dress designer may have their own unique size chart, as the measurements for each size can vary between designers and styles. This can make it difficult to know what size to purchase. It is important to carefully compare your own measurements to the size chart provided.
It is also important to note that even if you have your measurements done and follow the designer's size chart, in the majority of the casees dresses still require alterations to achieve a perfect fit, so it's always good to have a tailor or a professional dress fitter to help you with that.

At the end of your bridal appointment, we will take your three body measurements and send them to you via WhatsApp or email. If you decide to purchase a dress, we will work with you to determine the best size to order based on your measurements. While some designers manufacture split size dresses, with different sizes on the top and bottom, the majority do not. Oneoption is to choose a size based on your largest measurement and have the dress altered by a seamstress to fit your smaller areas. Another option is to consider a dress style that accommodates your larger bottom, such as an A-line dress, and have the top altered to fit your smaller measurements. Ultimately, the best course of action is to try on different sizes and styles to see what looks and feels the most comfortable and flattering for your body shape.

Not all wedding dress sizes run small, as sizing can vary greatly depending on the designer or brand. Some designers may cut their dresses true to size, while others may cut them a size bigger or smaller. It's important to keep in mind that wedding dress sizes are not the same as regular clothing sizes, and every designer may have slightly different sizing. That's why we recommend using our wedding dress size calculator, along with accurate body measurements, to help determine the best size to order. If you're unsure about sizing, we're here to help answer any questions and provide guidance based on our experience working with different designers and brands.

It is often not possible to size up a wedding dress as not many wedding dresses are designed with extra fabric in the seams, allowing for alterations to increase the size if needed. It is always easier to size down a dress than to size it up. Ultimately the amount that a wedding dress can be sized up will depend on the style of the dress and the amount of extra fabric in the seams.