How to Choose the Right Size for the A1164 Wedding Dress
By Wedding Dresses | Bridal Gowns | Allure Bridals | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to measure for the A1164 wedding dress by Allure Bridals. This size guide helps you find the perfect fit for this strapless sequined ballgown.
Quick answer
Use your bust, waist, and hip measurements (in inches) and compare them to the Allure Bridals size chart. Order the size that matches your largest measurement, then have a tailor take in the rest.
Why bridal sizing differs from street sizes
Bridal gowns like the A1164 are typically cut smaller than ready-to-wear clothing. A street size 8 often corresponds to a bridal size 10 or 12. Do not assume your usual dress size will fit. Always rely on your body measurements and the brand's specific chart.
The A1164 features a strapless bodice covered in brilliantly sparkling sequined appliques. Because the bodice is fitted and structured, an accurate bust and ribcage measurement is especially important for support and comfort.
What to do if you are between sizes
If your measurements fall between two sizes on the Allure Bridals chart, order the larger size. It is much easier for a seamstress to take in a gown than to let it out. The A1164's organdy skirt and layered construction allow for professional alterations without compromising the silhouette.
Step-by-step measuring guide for the A1164
- Step 1: Wear minimal undergarments: Put on a non-padded bra and close-fitting underwear. Stand straight with your feet together and arms relaxed at your sides. Have someone else take the measurements for accuracy. Common mistake: measuring over bulky clothing or a padded bra adds inches and leads to a too-large gown.
- Step 2: Measure your bust: Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping it parallel to the floor. The tape should be snug but not tight enough to compress the tissue. Checkpoint: breathe normally. A too-tight tape will give a false smaller number.
- Step 3: Measure your waist: Find your natural waistline — the narrowest part of your torso, usually about an inch above your belly button. Wrap the tape around this point. Common mistake: measuring at the belly button instead of the natural waist, which can be 1-2 inches lower.
- Step 4: Measure your hips: Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips and bottom, about 7-9 inches below your waist. Checkpoint: ensure the tape passes over the fullest part of both hip bones and your rear.
- Step 5: Compare to the Allure Bridals size chart: Use the brand's official chart (available on the product page). Find the size where all three of your measurements fall within the listed range. If one measurement is larger, order that size. Common mistake: ordering by dress size instead of measurements. Bridal sizes run smaller, so a size 10 gown may fit a street size 6-8.
About the A1164 wedding dress
- A1164: Brilliantly sparkling sequined appliques compose the strapless bodice of this traditional organdy ballgown. The structured strapless bodice requires precise bust and ribcage measurements to ensure the appliques lie flat and the gown stays secure.
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