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Size Chart
Fitting/Size Guide
To ensure your dress fits correctly, please take time to watch the above video and read our size guide
How to measure
When getting measured for your Ruby Prom dress it’s really important to only wear necessary clothing that is tightly fitted to the skin such as underwear or vest and leggings. Do not wear any bulky clothing such as jeans or a jumper as this may add inches to the measurements which will affect the fit of the dress. You should also be barefoot or only wear flat shoes, standing with your feet together and your arms hung by your side. It is also really important not to pull the tape measure too tightly or hold it too loosely as these are fitted garments and should be worn as such. Remember you may be a different dress size in our size chart than your normal clothes. Don’t worry though this is the nature of a fitted garment.
Sizing Advice
When getting measured for your Ruby Prom dress it’s really important to only wear necessary clothing that is tightly fitted to the skin such as underwear or vest and leggings. Do not wear any bulky clothing such as jeans or a jumper as this may add inches to the measurements which will affect the fit of the dress. You should also be barefoot or only wear flat shoes, standing with your feet together and your arms hung by your side. It is also really important not to pull the tape measure too tightly or hold it too loosely as these are fitted garments and should be worn as such. Remember you may be a different dress size in our size chart than your normal clothes. Don’t worry though this is the nature of a fitted garment.
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Zip Back Single Sizing
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0
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2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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12
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14
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16
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18
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20
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22
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Bust (Inches)
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30
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32
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33
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34
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35
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36
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37
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39
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40
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42
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43
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45
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Waist (Inches)
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22
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23
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24
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25
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26
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27
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28
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30
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31
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33
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34
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36
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Hips (Inches)
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34
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35
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36
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37
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38
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39
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40
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42
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43
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45
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46
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48
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Lace Up Dual Sizing
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0-2
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4-6
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8-10
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10-12
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12-14
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16-18
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20-22
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Bust (Inches)
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30-32
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33-34
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35-36
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36-37
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37-39
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40-42
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43-45
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Waist (Inches)
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23-24
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24-25
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26-27
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27-28
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28-30
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31-33
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34-36
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Hips (Inches)
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34-35
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36-37
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38-39
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39-40
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40-42
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43-45
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46-48
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Sizing Advice
Importance of accurate measuring
It is vital not to pull the tape measure too tightly or hold it too loosely to get your true measurements and an accurate fit of your dress. When measuring for a fitted garment it is important to only wear necessary clothing that is tightly fitted to the skin such as underwear or vest and leggings. Do not wear any bulky clothing such as jeans or a jumper as this may add inches to the measurements which will affect the fit of the dress.
Corset backs and zip backs
Dresses with lace up corset style backs are dual sizing e.g 8 – 10. This allows for more flexibility within the size chart. The dress can be worn tighter or looser depending on the wearer’s exact sizing and comfort. Dresses with a zip back are one size and will only allow approximately 1 inch movement in the size chart.
Length fitting guide
Alterations
Depending on your measurements or height you may need some minor alterations to make your Ruby Prom dress fit perfectly. There are many places locally that will carry out an alteration service. Example alterations that maybe required are:
Contact for help on sizing
For any further help on sizing please contact Ruby on askruby@rubyprom.com
It is vital not to pull the tape measure too tightly or hold it too loosely to get your true measurements and an accurate fit of your dress. When measuring for a fitted garment it is important to only wear necessary clothing that is tightly fitted to the skin such as underwear or vest and leggings. Do not wear any bulky clothing such as jeans or a jumper as this may add inches to the measurements which will affect the fit of the dress.
Corset backs and zip backs
Dresses with lace up corset style backs are dual sizing e.g 8 – 10. This allows for more flexibility within the size chart. The dress can be worn tighter or looser depending on the wearer’s exact sizing and comfort. Dresses with a zip back are one size and will only allow approximately 1 inch movement in the size chart.
Length fitting guide
Short dresses
Long dresses
Height of the wearer - Hollow to hem measurement. (follow animation guide) All long dresses are 59 – 60 inches from hollow to the hem. You may decide to wear a heel with your prom dress. By adding on the height of the heel to your hollow to hem (measured in flat shoes or barefoot) you will have your overall hollow to hem measurement. You will be able to see where the dress will fall in relation to the floor. If the dress is too long it may be advisable to undertake alterations. Most areas will have a local seamstress that can shorten your dress to fit properly.
- Height of the wearer - Hollow to hem measurement. (follow animation guide)
- Lily, Sophia, Chloe, Mia, Kylie – 34 inches hollow to the hem.
- Faith, Alexa – 36 inches hollow to the hem.
- Lucy – 42 inches hollow to the hem.
Long dresses
Height of the wearer - Hollow to hem measurement. (follow animation guide) All long dresses are 59 – 60 inches from hollow to the hem. You may decide to wear a heel with your prom dress. By adding on the height of the heel to your hollow to hem (measured in flat shoes or barefoot) you will have your overall hollow to hem measurement. You will be able to see where the dress will fall in relation to the floor. If the dress is too long it may be advisable to undertake alterations. Most areas will have a local seamstress that can shorten your dress to fit properly.
Alterations
Depending on your measurements or height you may need some minor alterations to make your Ruby Prom dress fit perfectly. There are many places locally that will carry out an alteration service. Example alterations that maybe required are:
- Shortening the straps on a dress
- Taking in the bust or waist
- Altering the length of the hem
Contact for help on sizing
For any further help on sizing please contact Ruby on askruby@rubyprom.com