Size Chart
Measuring
If you choose to measure yourself, here is how to do it. You need a flexible (fabric or plastic) measurement tape. This can usually be purchased for less than $1 in drugstores and/or fabric shops (or on Amazon). When you purchase your gown, we will guide you through this entire measuring process. We have had very happy customers due to our coaching.


Measuring is not as difficult as some might have you believe. If you want a bridal shop professional, we suggest you call first and ask if they do complimentary measurements. We suggest choosing an alteration professional who will be doing the alterations and/or pressing needs on your gown. Make sure that they have wedding gown alternations experience. Moving beaded hem lace is intricate work! It would be a good idea to show them a picture of the gown you are ordering. We will not be held responsible for their interpretations of what size “should have been ordered” as they do not have access to the reasoning behind the size ordered. We will cover this extensively over the phone during your consultation.
When you pruchase your gown, you will receive an extensive, professional, and helpful phone consultation to guide you through all the concepts of special ordering regarding how to measure, why you need to use the larger size on the chart depending on the style of the gown, and why it is so important to give accurate information.
We will discuss the weight loss that most brides experience in the few months before the wedding because “stress burns calories.”
Wedding attire is sized substantially different than retail clothing. You will usually need a size that is not the same as everyday clothing. Bridal gowns are not custom cut to your measurements. That is why you need to look at the size chart and determine the size that will require the least alterations.
We will be ordering your gown according to Lisa Lou’s measurement chart, as shown above. Should you request a size that differs from this measurement chart, we cannot be held responsible for improper fit. Should you gain/lose weight or reposition body mass and/or become pregnant after the order has been placed, we will not be responsible for sizing change or additional alteration costs. However, fabric is available to accommodate these situations. It is sold by motifs or by the yard.