HOW TO MEASURE FOR YOUR DANCE COSTUME
YOUR ESSENTIAL MEASUREMENTS
CHEST
Measure around the widest point of the chest.
WAIST
Measure around the narrowest point of the waist.
HIPS
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
GIRTH
Measure from the centre of the shoulder, down the front of the body, underneath the crotch and back up to the centre of the shoulder.
HEIGHT
Record the dancer's full height.
ADDITIONAL COSTUME MEASUREMENTS
ARM
Measure from the edge of the shoulder to the required sleeve length.
SKIRT LENGTH
Measure from where the skirt will sit on the body to the desired finished length. Keep the measuring tape straight rather than following the curve of the body.
BACK
Measure at the back of the dancer from the base of the neck to the end of the spine.
INSEAM
Measure the inside leg from the crotch to the desired length.
WEIGHT
Where requested, record the dancer's weight in kilograms.
WHICH MEASUREMENTS DO I NEED?
BESPOKE LEOTARDS & ONE-PIECE COSTUMES
Typically require:
- Chest
- Waist
- Hips
- Girth
- Height
- Arm where applicable
- Skirt length where applicable
CHEER UNIFORMS & TWO-PIECE COSTUMES
Additional measurements may be requested depending on the garment, including:
- Back
- Inseam
- Weight
- Arm
- Skirt length
Important: Always provide the measurements requested for your specific costume or order.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
Once you have taken your measurements, compare them with the relevant DSC size chart for the costume being ordered.
Do not choose a size based purely on the dancer's age or usual high-street clothing size.
If measurements fall outside the available standard sizing, customers should contact Dance Supply Centre for advice.
For our bespoke leotard range, made-to-measure options may be available where measurements are smaller or larger than our standard sizes.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR MEASUREMENTS
MEASURE CAREFULLY
Double-check every measurement before submitting it.
USE CENTIMETRES
Keep all measurements consistent with the sizing information provided.
CHECK THE GIRTH
Take particular care with the full shoulder-to-crotch-to-shoulder measurement.
CHECK YOUR COSTUME TYPE
Make sure you have supplied any additional measurements required for that particular garment.
NOT SURE YOU'VE MEASURED CORRECTLY?
Our team are happy to help with costume sizing and measurements before you place your order.
ASK DSC FOR HELP