I measured like they told me to, dress later was measured by myself, was not even the measurements I gave to them. The dress didn't resemble the dress shown in the site. Fabric looked cheap, sewing was awful, crooked seams, dress overall too big. They never got back to me when I tried to follow their return policy, past the 2 week policy, and they didn't want to return the price I paid, so it's not truthful when they tell you about their return. Luckily, found a dress elsewhere that was nice, and will never go with a company like this one again! Do not trust!