The measurements needed for the custom-made cheongsam :

1. The length of the gown (The distance from neck point across the breast point to the lower hem of the gown, or to the end of the gown)
   
2. Shoulder width (The distance between two Shoulder joint with arms drooping naturally, taken at back) Illustration
   
3. Bust (In standing position and breathing naturally, the girth around the biggest part of bust) Illustration
   
4. Waist (In standing position, the girth round the narrowest part of the waist) Illustration
   
5. Hip girth (In standing position, girth round the largest part of the hip) Illustration
   
6. Neck Circumference(Around the the bottom of the neck) Illustration
   
7. Front waist length (person in standing position, the distance from neck point across the breast point to the waistline) Illustration
   
8. Back waist length (person in standing position, the distance from neck point across the shoulder blade to the waistline) Illustration
   
9. Front width (the distance between two front armpits) Illustration
10. Back width (the distance between two back armpits) Illustration
    
11. Breast height (In standing position, distance from neck point to breast point) Illustration
    
12. Sleeve length (From shoulder seam to the length desired. If you order long-sleeved style, please see "arm length")
    
13. Cuff girth It means the "Arm circumference" in short-sleeved style, or "wrist girth" in long-sleeved style)Illustration
    

  Attention:

1.The person who is measured should wear close-fitting underwear
2.The person who is measured should keep in an upright, natural standing position without unnecessary actions.
3.When the girth around parts of your body is taken, make sure that the measuring tape is held horizontally, not too loose nor too tight.