Measurement information

Size charts

G string & panty sizes

Measure around your high hip - just below hip bone level.

Taking your measurements for bespoke costumes

All costumiers / dressmakers / patternmakers have their own preferences when it comes to the measurements they require (and use many different names for them as well!), so here's all the information you need to measure yourself up in preparation for your new custom-made costume from Flo Foxworthy.

When making a bespoke costume, it's vital to have accurate body measurements in order to create a garment that fits properly - and as Burlesque costumes are usually very close-fitting, it's all the more important to take your measurments correctly.  It's much easier to have a friend take your measurements for you, so find a buddy who can count.

Before you begin

You'll need to be wearing as little as possible in order to take accurate measurements - a Bra and Panties is ideal, but if it's a little chilly then you can wear a lightweight t-shirt and thin leggings.

Stand up straight, with your arms by your sides.  If you'll be wearing heels with your costume then please put them on (and if you prefer to be barefoot when you dance, then leave them off).

Using a measuring tape

If you know what you're doing then you can skip this step!  When you wrap the tape around the body, it should be firm but not tight - you don't want to be squishing any soft bits and getting an inaccurate reading!

Measurements taken in centimeters should be exact to the milimeter if possible. Measurements taken in inches should be exact to 1/16th of an inch

Taking the measurements

Click here for decriptions of the measurements you'll be taking

Click here to open a Measurement chart pdf

Click here for video examples of how to take body measurements