Complete Lehenga Measurement Guide
Learn how to take accurate measurements for your custom lehenga choli. Perfect for bridal, party wear, and designer lehengas.
Save Your Measurements FreeWhy Accurate Lehenga Measurements Matter
Custom lehenga outfits are made specifically for your body, which means precise measurements are crucial for a perfect fit. Even a small error can result in an outfit that's too tight, too loose, or uncomfortable to wear on your special day.
Perfect Fit
Accurate measurements ensure your outfit fits comfortably and looks stunning
Save Money
Avoid costly alterations and re-stitching due to wrong measurements
Save Time
Reduce back-and-forth with designers and multiple fitting sessions
Confidence
Feel confident knowing your outfit will look exactly as envisioned
How to Take Lehenga Measurements at Home
Pro Tip: Always take measurements wearing the undergarments you'll wear with the outfit. Have someone help you for more accurate results.
1. Bust/Chest
Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Make sure the tape is snug but not tight, and you can breathe comfortably.
Tip: Wear the bra you plan to wear with the lehenga for accurate measurement.
2. Under Bust
Measure directly under your bust where the bra band sits. Keep the tape horizontal and snug.
Tip: This is crucial for blouses with fitted bodices or corset-style designs.
3. Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, which is typically the narrowest part of your torso, about 1-2 inches above your belly button. Do not suck in your stomach.
Tip: Tie a string around your waist and let it naturally fall to your natural waist position.
4. Hip
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Tip: Stand with feet together for most accurate hip measurement.
5. Shoulder Width
Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other shoulder, across your upper back.
Tip: Keep your shoulders relaxed in their natural position, not pulled back.
6. Blouse/Choli Length
Measure from the highest point of your shoulder, over the bust, down to where you want the blouse to end (typically at the waist).
Tip: Decide if you want a short, medium, or long blouse style before measuring.
7. Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder point to where you want the sleeve to end (wrist, elbow, or shoulder). Keep your arm slightly bent.
Tip: If you want full sleeves, measure with arm slightly bent at 90 degrees for comfort.
8. Armhole
Measure around the armhole where the sleeve will attach. Start at the top of your shoulder and go around under your arm.
Tip: This ensures the blouse will not be too tight under the arms.
9. Lehenga Waist
Measure where the lehenga will sit on your waist. This is usually at your natural waist or slightly below.
Tip: Account for any petticoat or padding you will wear underneath.
10. Lehenga Length
Measure from where the lehenga will sit on your waist down to where you want it to end (typically just touching the floor).
Tip: Wear the heels you will wear with the outfit when taking this measurement.
11. Lehenga Flare
Measure the circumference at the bottom of where the lehenga will end. This determines how full your lehenga will be.
Tip: More flare means a fuller, more voluminous lehenga.
Lehenga Measurement Chart
| Measurement | How to Measure | Your Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bust/Chest | Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape p... | - inches |
| Under Bust | Measure directly under your bust where the bra band sits. Keep the tape horizont... | - inches |
| Waist | Measure around your natural waistline, which is typically the narrowest part of ... | - inches |
| Hip | Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape para... | - inches |
| Shoulder Width | Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other shoulder, across ... | - inches |
| Blouse/Choli Length | Measure from the highest point of your shoulder, over the bust, down to where yo... | - inches |
| Sleeve Length | Measure from the shoulder point to where you want the sleeve to end (wrist, elbo... | - inches |
| Armhole | Measure around the armhole where the sleeve will attach. Start at the top of you... | - inches |
| Lehenga Waist | Measure where the lehenga will sit on your waist. This is usually at your natura... | - inches |
| Lehenga Length | Measure from where the lehenga will sit on your waist down to where you want it ... | - inches |
| Lehenga Flare | Measure the circumference at the bottom of where the lehenga will end. This dete... | - inches |
Common Measurement Mistakes to Avoid
Measuring over bulky clothing - Always measure in fitted clothes or undergarments
Pulling the tape too tight - The tape should be snug but not compressing your skin
Not standing straight - Stand naturally with good posture, do not slouch or stand too rigid
Measuring without help - Many measurements are difficult to take accurately by yourself
Forgetting to account for petticoat or padding thickness
Taking measurements at different times of day when body size fluctuates
Not recording measurements immediately - Write them down as you take them
Measuring in different units - Be consistent with inches or centimeters throughout
Step-by-Step Lehenga Measurement Process
- Gather tools: fabric measuring tape (not metal), pen, paper, and a helper
- Wear the undergarments and shapewear you'll wear with the lehenga
- Put on the heels you plan to wear (for accurate length measurement)
- Stand in front of a full-length mirror with good lighting
- Start with upper body measurements (bust, under bust, shoulders)
- Move to torso measurements (waist, hips)
- Take blouse-specific measurements (length, sleeve, armhole)
- Finally, measure lehenga-specific dimensions (waist, length, flare)
- Write down each measurement immediately with clear labels
- Double-check all measurements by taking them twice
What to Do After Taking Measurements
- Save your measurements in Couture Profile for easy access anytime
- Take clear reference photos from front, side, and back
- Note any special requirements (extra room, tight fit preferences)
- Share your measurement profile with your designer using a secure link
- Update measurements if they change (weight loss/gain, pregnancy)
- Keep a backup copy of your measurements
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