The West Edit

Size & Fit Guide

Fit is everything in hire. We can't post you three sizes to try, so grab a tape measure and spend two minutes on this before you book. We promise it's worth it!

Measure a dress you already own

This is the best way to know whether a piece will work, even better than measuring yourself. Take a dress that fits you the way you like, lay it flat without stretching it, and measure straight across:

  • Bust: armpit to armpit, then double it.
  • Waist: across the narrowest point, then double it.
  • Hip: about 20cm below the waist, then double it.

Then check your numbers against the guide below. If you're close to the edge of a size, message us your measurements and the piece you're looking at, and we'll tell you honestly whether it will work.

Or measure yourself

  • Bust: around the fullest part, tape level, wearing the bra you plan to wear on the day.
  • Waist: the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your belly button.
  • Hip: the fullest part of your hips and bottom, feet together.

Australian size guide

A guide to Australian sizing by body measurement. Use it as a starting point, as designer sizing can vary a lot. If you're unsure about a particular piece, just message us.

AU size Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hip (cm)
6 79 to 81 61 to 63 86 to 88
8 84 to 86 66 to 68 91 to 93
10 89 to 91 71 to 73 96 to 98
12 94 to 96 76 to 78 101 to 103
14 99 to 101 81 to 83 106 to 108
16 104 to 106 86 to 88 111 to 113

If you're between sizes

Message us with your measurements and the piece you're looking at. We'd much rather help you find the right dress than have one arrive that doesn't work.

Alterations

Sorry, no pinning, hemming, taking in or letting out. Every dress needs to come back to us exactly as it went out. If length is your worry, tell us before you book and we'll point you towards something that works.

What we stock right now

The wardrobe runs AU 6 to 12 at the moment, with most pieces in 8 and 10. We're growing the range, so if your size isn't here yet, please tell us. It really does shape what we buy next.

West Footscray

See it on before you book

Try-ons are $25 in West Footscray. Just enquire and we will find a time that suits you.