Size Guide

The sizes we carry

Every dress on this site is stocked in S, M, L, XL and XXL. The size selector on a product page shows the sizes that exist for that particular dress — if a size is not listed there, we do not have that style in it.

Why there is no universal chart here

We could publish one table and let you assume it applies to everything. It would not. A bodycon knit in size M and a shift-cut maxi in size M are not the same garment on the same body, and a chart that pretends otherwise causes more returns than it prevents.

What we do instead: we have the dresses here, in the shop. Tell us the style you are looking at and we will measure that dress and tell you what it actually is.

How to choose

Look at the cut first

A bodycon or a close-fitting slip follows the body, so it depends on your measurements more than a shift, an a-line or a tiered skirt does. If you are between sizes in a fitted style, the larger one is usually the right call. In a loose style, the smaller one usually is.

Check what the dress does at the top

Adjustable straps, a tie halter, a shirred or elasticised back and a wrap tie all give you room to adjust after the size is chosen. Fixed straps, a strapless design and a corset back do not — those depend on the size being right.

Measure yourself once, properly

Bust at the fullest point, waist at the narrowest, hips at the fullest, with the tape level and not pulled tight. Write the three numbers down. Send them to us with the style name and we will do the rest.

Still not sure?

Email support@toptobottomshop.com or call (503) 566-4989. If a dress does not work when it arrives, you have 30 days from delivery to return it.