About Sizing

At Victorian Gothic we prefer to not really talk of 'sizing' as such but simply to make our garments to fit your body shape. Everyone is different and it is surprising just how much the traditional Victorian tailoring sculpts your shape. Some people say 'I could never wear that I have no curves to fill it.' Well, the shapes will make the most of your waist and sculpt in your curves! Others, 'I can't wear that, I have no waist.' The tailoring and shape will give you a waist and hold you in, in all the right places! I have a client who when she first wore one of our gowns said 'I felt truly beautiful for the first time in my life, people were staring at me for all the right reasons.'

If you do not see your size, email us, I'm sure we can accommodate you. We do have gentleman clients who wear our gowns which were originally designed for ladies, these are altered to fit the male form, taking in to account any undergarments/padding which may be worn by the client.

Pregnancy is no barrier as we can do as the Victorians did: Make the waist higher (Princess/Empire line) or add an extra gathered panel to the front of the bodice for advanced pregnancy which buttons in to the normal bodice and can be removed post pregnancy. Waistbands in skirts can be made with a drawstring.Making the waist to bust ratio less, and/or leaving out the very front boning for added comfort.

For modern comparison here are the sizes that we work to (with a little tweaking!) Please always send your correct measurements to us though, as saying that you usually take a size 10 can be very variable and we will then ask you for your ACTUAL measurements. Victorain Gothic totally respects client confidentiality and will NEVER discuss any of your details with a third person.

'Every garment (except where stated) is hand made on commission for you, the client, to your measurements and instruction as agreed with Victorian Gothic. It is the clients responsibility to give accurate measurements according to Victorian Gothics instructions. We will not be held responsible for badly taken measurements. Victorian Gothic with holds the right to refuse an order without explanation, but don't worry we have not had to yet!' Taken from Victorian Gothic Terms and Conditions

Ladies Sizing (Gentlemens Sizing Below)

Measurements In inches OR centimetres.

1Bust/Chest. Please measure around the largest part of your chest

2 Waist. Please measure comfortably around your natural waist.

3 Inner arm. From arm-pit to end of wrist.

4 Outer Arm. From tip of shoulder to end of wrist.

5 Top of Arm. Around the largest part of your upper arm.

6 Wrist. Comfortably around your wrist.

7 Length of Back. From nape of neck to natural waist.

8 Width of Back. Measure across from where your arms join on to your body!

9 Waist to required length of skirt/trouser.

10 Your height.

11 Inside Leg. From your crotch to where your trousers end.

12 Outer Leg. From waist to end of trouser.

13 Neck. Comfortably measure around your neck.

14 Head. Around the largest part of your head. Only required if ordering a fitted hat.

15 Hips. Please measure around the largest part of your hips.

Bodices (Tops)

Bust	Waist	UK Size	US Size	EU Size
30 inches (76.5cm)	22 inches (56.5cm)	6	4	34
32 inches (81.5cm)	24 inches (61cm)	8	6	36
34 inches (86.5cm)	26 inches (66.5cm)	10	8	38
36 inches (92cm)	28 inches (71.5cm)	12	10	40
38 inches (97cm)	30 inches (76.5cm)	14	12	42
40 inches (102cm)	32 inches (81.5cm)	16	14	44
42 inches (107cm)	34 inches (86.5cm)	18	16	46
44 inches (112cm)	36 inches (92cm)	20	18	48
46 inches (117cm)	38 inches (97cm)	22	20	50
48 inches (122cm)	40 inches (102cm)	24	22	52
50 inches (127cm)	42 inches (107cm)	26	24	54

Skirts (Bottoms)

Hips	Waist	UK Size	US Size	EU Size
30 inches (76.5cm)	20 inches (51.5cm)	4	2	32
32 inches (81.5cm)	22 inches (56.5cm)	6	4	34
34 inches (86.5cm)	24 inches (61cm)	8	6	36
36 inches (92cm)	26 inches (66.5cm)	10	8	38
38 inches (97cm)	28 inches (71.5cm)	12	10	40
40 inches (102cm)	30 inches (76.5cm)	14	12	42
42 inches (107cm)	32 inches (81.5cm)	16	14	44
44 inches (112cm)	34 inches (86.5cm)	18	16	46
46 inches (117cm)	36 inches (92cm)	20	18	48
48 inches (122cm)	38 inches (97cm)	22	20	50
50 inches (127.5cm)	40 inches (102cm)	24	22	52

Regular skirt length is 42 inches (107cm) this can be changed for each client.

Gentlemans Sizing

Measurements In inches OR centimetres.

1Bust/Chest. Please measure around the largest part of your chest

2 Waist. Please measure comfortably around your natural waist.

3 Inner arm. From arm-pit to end of wrist.

4 Outer Arm. From tip of shoulder to end of wrist.

5 Top of Arm. Around the largest part of your upper arm.

6 Wrist. Comfortably around your wrist.

7 Length of Back. From nape of neck to natural waist.

8 Width of Back. Measure across from where your arms join on to your body!

9 Waist to required length of skirt/trouser.

10 Your height.

11 Inside Leg. From your crotch to where your trousers end.

12 Outer Leg. From waist to end of trouser.

13 Neck. Comfortably measure around your neck.

14 Head. Around the largest part of your head. Only required if ordering a fitted hat.

15 Hips. Please measure around the largest part of your hips.

Jackets (Tops)

Chest	Waist	UK/US Size	EU Size
30 inches (76cm)	24 inches (61cm)	30	76
32 inches (81cm)	26 inches (66cm)	32	81
34 inches (87cm)	28 inches (71cm)	34	87
36 inches (92cm)	30 inches (76cm)	36	92
38 inches (97cm)	32 inches (81cm)	38	99
40 inches (102cm)	34 inches (87cm)	40	102
42 inches (107cm)	36 inches (92cm)	42	107
44 inches (112cm)	39 inches (97cm)	44	112
46 inches (117cm)	42 inches (107cm)	46	117
48 inches (122cm)	44 inches (112cm)	48	122

Neck and arm measurement dependent on client.

Trousers (Bottoms)

Hip	Waist	UK/US Size	EU Size
31 inches (79cm)	24 inches (61cm)	24	76
33 inches (84cm)	26 inches (66cm)	26	81
35 inches (89cm)	28 inches (71cm)	28	87
37 inches (94cm)	30 inches (76cm)	30	92
39 inches (99cm)	32 inches (81cm)	32	99
41 inches (104cm)	34 inches (87cm)	34	102
43 inches (109cm)	36 inches (92cm)	36	107
45 inches (114cm)	39 inches (97cm)	39	112
47 inches (119cm)	42 inches (107cm)	42	117
49 inches (124cm)	44 inches (112cm)	44	122

Trouser length is dependent on client.

Please note that many sizing charts vary slightly. Please use your ACTUAL measurements rather than the standard size.These charts are designed to be a guide only.

 

 

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