The dresses in the current ready-to-ship collection are all fairly similar in fit: they have full skirts and loose or adjustable waists, dropped armholes, wide straight sleeves that can easily be rolled, and an oversized fit at the bust too.
So how do you pick your size?
First up, check what you general size would be in House of Flint garments at the bust only - compare your body measurements to those below (if you're in between sizes don't worry, I will address that next!)
Your bust:
- XS - 34.5"
- S - 36"
- M - 40"
- L - 44"
- XL - 50"
- 2XL - 52"
- 3XL - 56"
- 4XL - 62"
- 5XL - 67"
Now you know roughly where you sit for your bust size-wise, it's all about the aesthetic. When you compare the above to the actual garment measurements, you can see there is enough room to size up up down comfortably - it is that bodice length that you want to look to next!
Garment measurements across all dresses:
- XS - Bust: 43.5” - Shoulder to waist: 13" - Bicep: 15.5"
- S - Bust: 46" - Shoulder to waist: 13.5" - Bicep: 16"
- M - Bust: 48" - Shoulder to waist: 14" - Bicep: 17"
- L - Bust: 51" - Shoulder to waist: 15" - Bicep: 18"
- XL - Bust: 56" - Shoulder to waist: 16.5" - Bicep: 19"
- 2XL - Bust: 60" - Shoulder to waist: 18" - Bicep: 21"
- 3XL - Bust: 64" - Shoulder to waist: 19.5" - Bicep: 23"
- 4XL - Bust: 68" - Shoulder to waist: 21" - Bicep: 25"
- 5XL - Bust: 75.5" - Shoulder to waist: 22.5" - Bicep: 27"
The “shoulder to waist” measurement is the length of the bodice (longer side for the reversible dresses). If you are particularly tall/short or have a larger/smaller bust, you may find it easer to size up or down to get the correct length here, and the rest of the dress will drape to fit!
All dresses have been cut and hemmed to an extra-long length for more flexibility, so each measures 35" from the waist seam to the hem. If that's going to be too long for you just add a note at checkout of your preferred length (although at only 5ft 3", I am still quite enjoying the longer length!). Any hem adjustments will be free of charge, but it will be me sewing in my own time, so feel free to add a tip if you'd like to pay for the work.
Ready to browse? Head here for the ready-to-ship collection.