Size Guide

Choosing the right size at Vessanori starts with understanding what each product page tells you. Every dress here carries its own detailed size chart, and fits can vary from one style to another — a flowing A-line maxi behaves differently from a form-fitting ruched gown. This guide walks you through how to measure yourself accurately and how to match those numbers to the chart on the product you're eyeing.

Body Measurements vs. Garment Measurements

The size charts on Vessanori product pages list body measurements — the ranges your own bust, waist, and hip should fall within for a given size. These are not the physical dimensions of the finished garment. A dress cut for a bust of 35–37 inches (size M, for example) will have more ease built into the fabric than a tight-fitting bodice pattern might suggest.

When you compare your numbers to a product's chart, you are checking whether your body falls inside the intended range for that size. The garment's actual fit — whether it skims, hugs, or drapes — depends on the cut described in that product's own listing.

How to Take Your Measurements

You will need a soft, flexible measuring tape. Stand naturally without pulling in your stomach or holding your breath. Keep the tape snug against your skin but not compressing it.

Bust

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, typically across the nipple line. Make sure the tape runs parallel to the floor and does not dip at the back.

Waist

Find the narrowest part of your torso — usually just above the navel. Measure around this point with the tape level and relaxed. If you are unsure where your natural waist is, bend sideways; the crease that forms is your waistline.

Hip

Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and seat, typically 7–9 inches below your waist. Keep the tape horizontal all the way around.

Reading a Product's Size Chart

Each Vessanori dress page includes a table with bust, waist, and hip ranges in inches for every available size. The sizes shown across our representative styles run from S through 3XL, but availability differs by product.

Some product descriptions also note the intended fit — for instance, a style described as