it starts with the fit of the dress
Only YOU know how you want your knit dresses to fit. The first step is recognizing if you prefer that your dresses hug your body, skim your body or fit loosely over your body. Once you decide, you can use the information below to get YOUR best fit.
Download the Fit, Style and Color Guide, record your information as preferences, and have it handy at your fingertips each time you place an order.
Take your body measurements
Take your body measurements at the bust, waist and hip. We also recommend taking them at the tummy because that measurement may actually be larger than the hip. Once you have your actual measurements in hand, use chart above to determine the FIT number and silhouette to order.
The Fit Number you select will be based on how you want your garment to fit. Because the garments are knits, they will stretch over the body. With each Fit Number there is an associated range of measurements given for the bust, waist and hips. Each range of measurements starts with the actual measurement of the garment without it being stretched. The dress will stretch approximately 4” beyond the actual measurement of the garment.
Select your best silhouette
We offer two silhouettes in our basic dress, a contoured silhouette that will allow a closer fit in the waist for those whose waistlines are proportionally smaller than their bust and hips; and a straight cut silhouette for those whose waistline measurements are more in line with their bust and hip. The straight silhouette is also better suited for those who simply prefer more room in the waistline.
Determine if you need a larger bottom Fit Number
For those who are fuller in the bust relative to their other measurements, we offer a lowered armhole option when you select either a 3/4 or long sleeve. Using this option not only gives more room in the bust, but gives additional room in the upper arm for those who may need it.
Determine if you need a lowered armhole
For those who are fuller in the bust relative to their other measurements, we offer a lowered armhole option when you select either a 3/4 or long sleeve. Using this option not only gives more room in the bust, but gives additional room in the upper arm for those who may need it.
Determine your style features
Once you've determined your Fit Number and selected the other features to give you a more personalized fit, you can select style features (sleeve lengths, necklines, hemlines, etc.) to more personalize the dress as well as many other items in the collection. Download the Fit, Style and Color Guide below to see all of the options.