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Girth | 94-104 | 104-112 | 112-119 | 119-132 | 132-138 | 138-145 |
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Bust | 56-61 | 61-66 | 66-71 | 71-79 | 79-84 | 84-94 |
Waist | 56-58 | 58-61 | 61-64 | 64-70 | 70-75 | 75-84 |
Hips | 57-64 | 64-69 | 69-76 | 76-85 | 85-90 | 90-99 |
Inseam | 41-50 | 50-57 | 57-64 | 64-71 | 71-75 | 75-77 |
Girth | 141-146 | 146-152 | 152-157 | 157-160 | 160-165 | 165-173 |
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Bust | 81-86 | 86-91 | 91-99 | 99-107 | 107-114 | 114-122 |
Waist | 61-66 | 66-71 | 71-79 | 79-86 | 86-97 | 97-109 |
Hips | 84-89 | 89-94 | 94-102 | 102-112 | 112-122 | 122-132 |
Inseam | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 |
The most important measurement is the Girth.
If a dancer is between two sizes, always opt for the larger size.
Because we stock lots of different styles from lots of different manufacturers, we standardise our sizes to make it easier for you.
Girth
With them standing straight, measure from the top of one shoulder, down the fullest part of their chest, through their legs and back up to the same shoulder.
Bust
With their arms down at their sides, measure the fullest part of their chest.
Waist
Ask them to bend to one side and place the start of the measure at the natural indentation. Once they have straightened up, measure from this point around the waist.
Hips
With their feet together, measure around the fullest part of their hips and bum.
Inseam
With them barefooted, measure the inner leg from their crotch to the floor.
Ideas are a great way to organise and share sets of costumes.
Create ideas for shows, scenes, classes or anything else you can think of!
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