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If you are unable to measure your custom size, please choose your size from our standard size chart: Size 2: Bust: 32 1/2inches, 83cm Waist: 25 1/2 inches, 65cm Hips: 35 3/4 inches, 91cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor): 58inches, 147cm Size 4: Bust: 33 1/2inches, 84cm Waist: 26 1/2 inches, 68cm Hips: 36 3/4 inches, 92cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor): 58inches, 147cm Size 6: Bust: 34 1/2inches, 88cm Waist: 27 1/2 inches, 70cm Hips: 37 3/4 inches, 96cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor): 59inches, 150cm Size 8: Bust: 35 1/2inches, 90cm Waist: 28 1/2 inches, 72cm Hips: 38 3/4 inches, 98cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor): 59inches, 150cm Size 10 Bust: 36 1/2inches, 93cm Waist: 29 1/2 inches, 75cm Hips: 39 3/4 inches, 101cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor): 60 inches, 152cm Size 12 Bust: 38 inches, 97cm Waist: 31inches, 79cm Hips: 41 3/4inches, 105cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor):60 inches, 152cm Size 14 Bust: 39 1/2inches, 100cm Waist: 32 1/2inches, 83cm Hips: 42 3/4inches, 109cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor):61 inches, 155cm Size 16 Bust: 41 inches, 104cm Waist: 34 inches, 86cm Hips: 44 3/4inches, 112cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor):61 inches, 155cm Plus size: Size 16W Bust: 43 inches, 109cm Waist: 36 1/4 inches, 92cm Hips: 45 1/2inches, 116cm Hollow to floor(shoulder to floor):61 inches, 155cm This item is ready to ship in 2 weeks

Protects your new Petite One Shoulder Satin Maxi Bridesmaid Dress With Gold Trim against breakdowns and faults once the manufacturer's warranty period is over
Whether at parties or family gatherings, this dress adds a fun splash of color and festive spirit to the season
The model pictured is 177 cm tall and wears a size XS