Bridal Lehenga Measurement Guide for Custom Orders
A bridal lehenga is a made-to-measure purchase where fit is everything. This guide lists the exact measurements to capture for a custom bridal lehenga and shows how to collect them on Shopify so the most important outfit of the year fits perfectly.
Bridal Lehenga Measurements to Capture
| Measurement | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bust | Fullest point | Blouse fit |
| Underbust | Below bust | Blouse band |
| Waist | Natural waist | Skirt fastening |
| Hip | Fullest point | Skirt fit |
| Blouse length | Shoulder to waist | Choli proportion |
| Skirt length | Waist to floor (with heels) | Hem fall |
Notes
Capture more than three numbers. Off-the-rack lehengas use bust-waist-hip, but bridal custom orders need underbust, blouse length, sleeve, and skirt length too. Collect the full set so the blouse and skirt are both made to measure.
Always measure skirt length with heels. Brides wear heels, so skirt length must be taken from waist to floor with the actual footwear on. This single detail prevents the most common bridal alteration.
Collect measurements on Shopify directly. Use a custom-measurement form at the product or cart level so brides submit their measurements with the order. This removes back-and-forth and creates a record tied to the order for your tailor.
FAQs
What measurements do I need for a custom bridal lehenga?
Bust, underbust, waist, hip, blouse length, sleeve length, and skirt length (taken with heels). Bridal custom orders need the full set, not just bust-waist-hip, so both blouse and skirt fit precisely.
How should skirt length be measured for a bride?
From the natural waist to the floor while wearing the heels she'll wear on the day. Measuring without heels is the top cause of bridal lehenga hem alterations.
How do I collect custom measurements on Shopify?
Add a custom-measurement form on the product or cart so the bride submits her measurements with the order, creating a record tied to that order for your tailor to stitch against.
Need this on your store?
Tailor Size Guide ships pre-built size charts for Shopify.