We at Pure English are excited to work with you and your bridesmaids throughout your wedding planning. To help you through the process, from shopping, to ordering, to pick-up, we’ve provided the following helpful hints and guidelines. Please take a moment to look over the information provided, and let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

Measurements

Bridesmaid dress sizes do not run like ready-to-wear clothing. Standard sizes are chosen based on your measurements. Please provide your bust, waist, hip, height, and normal dress size. We ask that clients get professionally measured to ensure the most accurate sizing.

If you are unable to be professionally measured, you may take your measurements as follows:

With a soft measuring tape, measure your bust. Make sure the tape is straight along your back, and around you’re the fullest part of your bustline. Pull the tape flush to your skin, but not too tight. Please note that your bust measurement is not the same as your bra size.

Measure your waist at the smallest part, or natural waist. To find your natural waist, place your hand on your waist and bend. This crease is generally the smallest part of your waist.

Measure you hip around the fullest part, usually including the tush. Do not measure your thighs, unless they are truly wider than your hipline.

Extra length is strongly recommended at heights of 5’9 and above. Please note that extra length is a standard add-on; you might need further adjustments during alterations. Extra length and plus size dresses will incur a small extra charge. These will vary between designers.

To choose your size, please refer to the specific designer’s size chart (also available on the maids page of our site) www.pureenglishbridal.com If you fall between sizes, we suggest going up to the next size, as dresses can be tailored down to fit, but cannot be made larger to accommodate.

We are happy to advise you in sizing, but the ultimate choice is up to each individual, or the bride. Pure English is not responsible for sizing choices. Designers do not accept returns or exchanges.

Payments & Ordering

Bridesmaid dresses typically take about three months to arrive in our studio. It is never too early to shop for your dresses, but we recommend a minimum order time of six months out. Sometimes orders can be rushed, but that can never be guaranteed, and will incur additional charges.

In order to make your process as efficient and trouble-free as possible, we ask that you provide one point of contact for us. To prevent any confusion, this person should gather all the measurements and size choices and e-mail or fax them to us collectively. We do not accept measurements over the phone.

Email: helen@pureenglishbridal.com Fax: 757.631.9810

Bridesmaid dresses are paid in full at the time of ordering. Often, the contact person will make this payment, and have the maids reimburse her. If this is not an option, we ask that the payments be made at one time, rather than trickling in. This helps is to keep your information as organized as possible.

Alterations are almost always required. Pure English does NOT offer alterations in house for maids.

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