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SIZES & SHAPES

Please compare your own measurements with the measurement options next to each garment. Use the Marilyn guide to see where to measure.  
*The measurements in the drop down menu (next to each garment) will be your actual measurements. All items will be made with half an inch ease for close but comfortable fit.

*PLEASE REMEMBER TO MEASURE YOURSELF CORRECTLY ONCE YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN CUT IT IS YOURS TO KEEP.

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How to measure yourself in inches
Marilyn say's "hold tape measure firm but not tightly!"

1)---Arm width - taken aroun bicep at widest part of upper arm.

2)----Fullest part of your bust with a bra on

3)----narrowest part of your waist just above tummy button

4)----fullest part of lower body

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TRIANGLE: Also known as the Pear shape, if your bust is smaller than the standard measurements on the size menu the following dresses are perfect to flatter your curvy hips and add fullness to your top area:

Rockabilly gal dress
Hayride
LAND GIRL

* Tip: *if your hips are larger than the measurements on the size menu select a full skirted dress, many of our designs have nipped in waists due to the fitted midriff, teaming this with a full skirt will flatter your figure. Go with your standard bust and waist size.


BOX: This shape has little difference between bust,waist and hip measurements and little curve to waist.

Go  for the 'Girl about town dress ' to add feminine detail to shoulders. The waist will accommodate larger measurement as there is no fitted midriff and the skirt does not need to be extremely fitted on the hips.

The ' 1930's Darling tea dress' is also a nice option for your girlies. The pleats will add curves to your hip area and the bust size and waist can be smaller than the measurements on the size chart. Select your waist size.

The 'Flirty Thirties' dress is also a nice option for you ladies!




INVERTED TRIANGLE:
This figure has smaller hips with a full bust or broad shoulders. Full skirt's work wonders for you girlies too! go for the 1950's chic skirt' the large pleats will add fullness to your lower body.

Select a simple bodice:

CHERRY TIE SWING DRESS
MINNIE DRESS
CORPSE MAID
CRUSHING DAISIES DRESS
PIRATE PIN UP






THE HOURGLASS:
Lucky old you! BBBB dresses were made with you in mind so go ahead and take your pick! The wiggle dresses will show off your beautiful curves perfectly. Be sure to check out our Marilyn Monroe range!