So you're making your own prom dress or you have plans to have someone else create your own prom dress. But you have a problem—you need measurements. So how on earth would you go about taking measurements for your prom dresses? As a matter of fact, it's a lot easier than you think and it also prepares you to take measurements for other things!

First of all, you need to identify several key points for measuring out your future prom dresses. One of these is just above the bust. This is one place in which your prom dress should be at least a tiny bit fitted and you should make an effort to make sure that this part fits the best it can. Measure right under your arm pits. Next, you need to measure your waist and around the bust. Measure around the largest part of your breasts for the bust and around where your bellybutton is for the waist.

While the waist may be the last measurement that you need, it can vary depending on the style of formal dresses that you prefer. For example, if you want a formal dress with a fitted skirt, then you will need the measurements of your hips and also your legs. Make sure that you also measure your arms for sleeves and anything else that may be prudent, especially your butt if you feel that it will hinder the way your dress fits.