OBrides: All You Need To Know

Fit Guide for obrides’s Dress Collection

Choose the right evening dress, wedding gown, or formal dress style for your body-type and desired look.

	1. A-Line Universally flattering, the A-line silhouette really is a girl's best friend. By gently flaring from the shoulders down, it skims curves rather than clinging to them, to create an elegant silhouette. Is This Style for You? If you're petite A-Line adds the illusion of length; if you're tall it can add fullness, and if you've got curves you'd rather cover, the A-line does that too.
	2.Ball Gown or “Pick Up” The most traditional of all dress silhouettes, the ball gown adds curves by accentuating the waist and flowing gracefully into a full skirt. The skirt is great at hiding full hips and creating a gorgeous hourglass figure. Is This Style for You? A perfect choice for formal or “fairy-tale” inspired events, the ball gown style makes a wonderfully classic wedding dress. Looks great on most body types.
	3. Column or Sheath Figure-hugging column dresses come in a variety of strapless and backless styles. This modern style has become popular among brides who want a chic or beach wedding. Is This Style for You? An elegant choice for anyone with broad shoulders or slender, athletic builds, it can also elongate a petite figure. However, if there are certain areas you'd rather not accentuate, its clingy design might not be the style for you.
	4. Mermaid Also known as the trumpet or “fit and flare”, mermaid dresses are fitted at the top and flair dramatically around the knee. Is This Style for You? Mermaid silhouettes accentuate the bust, waist and hips giving an hourglass figure, so it is perfect for showing off your curves. A perfect choice for a glamorous celebrity-inspired wedding.
	5. Empire This empire silhouette features a bodice with a high waistline directly below the bust. The look can be either soft or flowing or more structured and classic, depending on the fabric and cut used. Is This Style for You? The empire silhouette draws attention up, enhancing the waist while softening the hips, making it a great look for most body types.
	6. Princess Created with a series of vertical panels of fabric, and no obvious waist, a princess silhouette is more dramatic in appearance than the A-line, but similarly flattering. Is This Style For You? The seams on a dress with a princess silhouette follow the contours of the body to create shape while elongating the torso. An ideal choice for anyone with a petite figure and small-waist.
	7. Tea-Length Tea-length dresses feature a hem that falls anywhere between the bottom of the knee and the bottom of the calf, creating an elegant yet casual style. Is This Style For You? Tea-length dresses are ideal for showing off your legs and a beautiful pair of shoes! A popular choice as a “second” wedding dress for your reception, a tea-length dress also makes a perfect summer dress.

Size Chart

Many of our dresses can also be tailor made to order using the measurements you provide us. For tips on how to provide your accurate measurements, see How to Measure.

Standard U.S. Dress Size

Standard Size	S				M				L				XL
US Size	2		4		6		8		10		12		14
Europe Size	32		34		36		38		40		42		44
UK Size	6		8		10		12		14		16		18
	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm
Bust	32 ½	83	33 ½	84	34 ½	88	35 ½	90	36 ½	93	38	97	39 ½	100
Waist	25 ½	65	26 ½	68	27 ½	70	28 ½	72	29 ½	75	31	79	32 ½	83
Hips	35 ¾	91	36 ¾	92	37 ¾	96	38 ¾	98	39 ¾	101	41 ¼	105	42 ¾	109
Hollow to Hem	58	147	58	147	59	150	59	150	60	152	60	152	61	155
Height	63	160	65	160	65	165	65	165	67	170	67	170	69	175

Plus Size Dress Size

Plus Size (US)	16		18		20		22		24		26		28
Europe Size	44		46		48		50		52		54		56
UK Size	18		20		22		24		26		28		30
	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm	inch	cm
Bust	41	104	43	109	45	114	47	119	49	124	51	130	53	135
Waist	34	86	36 ¼	92	38 ½	98	40 ¾	104	43	109	45 ¼	115	47 ½	121
Hips	43 ½	110	45 ½	116	47 ½	121	49 ½	126	51 ½	131	53 ½	136	55 ½	141
Hollow to Hem	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155	61	155
Height	69	175	69	175	69	175	69	175	69	175	69	175	69	175

Flower Girl Dresses Size

US Size No.	2		3		4		5		6		7		8		9		10		11		12		13		14
	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM	Inch	CM
Bust	21	53	22	56	23	58	24	61	25	64	26	66	27	69	28	71	29	74	30.5	77	32	81	33	84	34	86
Waist	20	51	21	53	22	56	23	58	24	61	25	65	26	66	27	69	28	71	29	74	30	76	31	79	32	81
Hips	20	51	21	53	22	56	23	58	25	64	26	66	27	69	29	74	31	79	33	84	34	86	34.5	88	35	89
Hollow to Hem	33	84	35	89	38	97	40	102	41	104	42	107	43	109	44	112	47	119	48	122	50	127	51	130	52	132

Shipping Information for Tailor-Made Dresses

Returns and Exchanges

Making a return or exchange is easy using our free collection service. Just make sure you request your Returns Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number within three days of receiving your order.

RECEIVING YOUR RMA

Sign into your account and under My Account->Review previous Orders , select the order number containing the items you would like to return.
Click on the RMA button and choose the reason why you want tosend your item(s) back. If an item is faulty, please provide details why.
If you'd like to exchange an item because the fit isn't right, choose exchange and enter the replacement size.
To request a refund, select how you would like to be credited. This needs to match the original payment method used.
Please agree with our Return Policy. You will receive an email containing your RMA number which is valid for 14 days.

RETURNING YOUR PURCHASE

Please Note:you will get a full refund if the item delivered to you is faulty.but if you think it is not beautiful or order more than one piece dress , keep one of them and return others,in this case ,we have to charge the shipping cost that we deliver the items to you and the restock fees.the most charge will be not more than the half of the payment.
You will be notified by email once your return has been received and processed.

Exchanges

It's free to exchange items for a different size, based on stock availability. Shipping will be charged according to the replacement item, you may need to pay duties and taxes on this when you sign for the package.

To exchange an item, sign into your account, create an exchange and simply specify the new size you require by following the instructions above.

Please note that we are only able to offer size exchanges. If you wish to exchange your item for an alternative style, we suggest that you return it for a store credit and purchase the new item separately.

Receiving a refund

Your refund will either be credited to the original purchaser's credit card or obrides account and will exclude shipping costs (with the exception of faulty items) which we deduct to cover the cost of our collection service.

If your order has been sent to a destination within the CN, all sales taxes will be refunded. Outside the CN, customs duties and sales taxes are non-refundable through obrides. However, you may be able to recover these by contacting your local customs bureau directly. As this may not be available for all countries, we recommend that you hire a customs broker if you wish to claim back duties on returned merchandise.

Please note card refunds may take up to 10 business days for your bank to complete, depending on their processing time. This can vary greatly between card issuers, and unfortunately we are unable to influence this.

Important information

All items are quality controlled and checked for any faults before they are dispatched to customers. Should you receive an item that is not in perfect condition please contact us immediately.
If you want to return an item(s), you must request an RMA number online within three days of receiving your order. Items should be returned within 3 days of receiving your RMA number
Please send all items you wish to return from an order in the same shipment to ensure your return is processed as quickly as possible.
Items should be returned in their original packaging to ensure they are adequately protected in transit.
Free collection does not apply to items returned from a different country to the original shipping destination.

OUR POLICY

Items should be returned new, unused, and with all obrides and designer garment tags still attached. Returns that are damaged, soiled or altered may not be accepted and may be sent back to the customer.

Please email service@obrides.com if any of your purchases have been delivered without a obrides tag.

All items returned should have a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Unidentified returns may be returned to the sender.

Late Returns

An RMA number should be requested within three days of receiving your order. You should then return your item(s) within 3 days of receiving this number.

Returns outside these timeframes may be accepted at the discretion of obrides and may only be refunded as a store credit. Please note that RMA numbers requested after seven days will also be granted at our discretion.

Where possible, we will offer to repair faulty items. If you would like to exchange your item, please be aware that we can only replace it for the same product in the same size, subject to availability. You will receive a full refund if the item cannot be repaired or replaced.

For all faulty items outside of our Returns Policy, please contact service@obrides.com

Colors

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors of our products that appear on obrides. However, as computer monitors vary, we cannot guarantee that your monitor's display of any color will be completely accurate.

Step By Step Creation

Behind The Scene Of Dress-Making
Whether you choose a standard size or give us your custom measurements, all our dresses and tuxedos/dress suits are personally tailored for you from scratch. We treat each dress with special care and dedication, therefore the time required to make each type of dress differs. Below you can see each carefully taken step in the creation of your dress!

Formal Dresses

Wedding Dresses

Designer Dresses

Order Confirmation
Once your order is complete, your order information will be sent to tailors, and the making of your dress now begins!

1 Day

Designing
After reviewing your order, our dress-makers will begin the designing process. Model making is the first true step toward custom tailoring your dress.

0.5 Day

1 Day

Materializing
Dress-makers will then spend time to carefully pick out the materials your dress will be made with.

0.5 Day

Tailoring
Once everything is decided, the dress-makers will start tailoring your dress according to your specified requests.

0.5 Day

Sewing
Your dress is sewn together by professional tailors.

1 Day

2 Day

Embroidering
Each dress is carefully sewed according to the type of design. Different types of dresses will have different types of embroidery; the time to finish varies as well.

2.5 Day

3.5 Day

10 Day

Final Touches
Finally, the dress-makers will finish up with the little touches.

2 Day

4 Day

12 Day

Quality Control
The dress-makers will examine the dress to see if it's what you ordered.

1 Day

Cleaning
The finished dress will be dry cleaning after it get through the Quality Control, before being shipped out.

1 Day

Last Say
Call The Shipping Company to come to our factory to take the package away from us !

1 Day

Total Days

11 Day

15 Day

30 Day

FAQs

1. How Do You Sell Dresses at Such Low Prices?
2. How about the Quality of your Dresses?
3. What materials do you usually use on your wedding dress products?
4. How can I see a swatch of the color I'm interested in before I order?
5. How do I decide what size to order?
6. What modifications and alterations are normally done to a dress to make it fit?
7. How much will alterations cost?
8. Will I be required to pay import duty by my country's Custom House?
9. What is the delivery time for orders?
10. What countries do you deliver to?
11. What is a Fast Track order?
12. When should I order?
13. What payment methods do you accept?
14. What is your return policy?
15. What about pressing?
16. Are these used dresses?
17. How do I contact Customer Service?

^Top How Do You Sell Dresses at Such Low Prices?

obrides.com is able to offer its dresses online 50% - 80% off retail prices for 2 key reasons.
1. We operate with lower overheads than a local retail store. We do not need to rent the store and employ sales staff or an alterations department.
2. Our dresses come from the manufacturers that we cooperate with. We do not use third party sources.

^Top How about the Quality of your Dresses?

obrides.com is the world's leading online wedding apparel website. We provide complete one-stop shopping for all brides, bridesmaids and all special occasion events.
obrides.com inspects every gown and guarantees the condition. High quality, best price, and 100% satisfaction is our goal.

^Top What materials do you usually use on your wedding dress products?

Chiffon: Delicate, sheer, and transparent -- made from silk or rayon, with a soft finish; often layered because of its transparency, making it popular for overskirts, sheer sleeves, and wraps.
Organza: Crisp and sheer like chiffon, with a stiffer texture similar in effect to tulle, but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays.
Satin: A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side; very common in bridal gowns.
Silk: The most sought-after, cherished fiber for wedding dresses (and also the most expensive).
Silk-Like Satin: A smooth silk satin, with a glossy front and matte back.
Taffeta: Crisp and smooth, with a slight rib.
Tulle: Netting made of silk, nylon, or rayon; used primarily for skirts and veils (think ballerina tutus).

^Top How can I see a swatch of the color I'm interested in before I order?

We do have fabric swatches available for purchase for only $19.99 per fabric type such as satin, chiffon and Martin, but you will also need to pay the shipping cost.

^Top How do I decide what size to order?

You can choose a standard size or give us your custom measurements. Please view our Size Chart>> Prior to selecting your size to order, we suggest reviewing the information provided in How to Measure>> Even if there is some fluctuation in the size you need, all our dresses are made with a margin for modification or alteration. The modification or alteration can be made by your local tailor.

^Top What modifications and alterations are normally done to a dress to make it fit?

A number of alterations can be made:
1) Side seams and Back Seams - The side seams and back seam in the torso can be taken in or let out to make a wedding dress fit a bride. This is true even for gowns ordered to size. Wedding gowns are usually made to allow the side seams to be let out up to 3 inches or 1-2 sizes*.
Additionally, the back seam often can be let out slightly to size up further.
*Depending on the gown
2) Shoulders - It is also common for shoulder seams to be taken in to bring up a gown.
3) Hem - The length of a dress can be shortened only and is affected by the height of the shoe you are planning to wear. Some gowns can only be shortened from the waist. Other gowns can only be shortened by taking up the hemline.
4) Bustle - The bustle is a way to hook the train up in the back so that the dress can be worn comfortably after the ceremony. Bustling a dress is part of the alterations for any gown that has an attached train.

^Top How much will alterations cost?

Obviously, a number of factors go into the overall cost of alterations. Depending on the city you live, your seamstress, and the designer and details of your gown. Then if you want to change the style of it in some way, that may also increase the cost of your alteration. We have included below some guidelines to give you an idea of how much seamstresses generally charge for each type of alteration.
Hem (alters length) $75.00 and up
Side Seams/backseams: (alters fit of bodice) $45.00 and up
Shoulders: (raises gown up) $25.00 and up
Sleeves: (to alter length) $35.00 and up
Sleeves: (to change style) $40.00 and up
Bustle: (keeps train up for ceremony) $85.00 and up. The style of bustle will vary depending on the length of the train, the silhouette of the gown, and the fabric. Your seamstress will help you decide which bustle is best for your dress.
Bra Cups: $25.00 and up

^Top Will I be required to pay import duty by my country's Custom House?

Based on our past experiences, most of the countries do not charge import duty on low volume personal imports.

^Top What is the delivery time for orders?

It will take 15-17 working days to tailor your wedding dresses and 11-13 days for formal dresses by the professional dressmaker. Also it will take about 3-5 working days for the package to travel from our facilities to your destination, the exact shipping time is based on the shipping company (UPS, DHL, TNT, etc) standard.

^Top What countries do you deliver to?

We deliver to anywhere in the world.

^Top What is a Fast Track order?

Delivery for Fast Track orders is approximately 1-2 weeks dependent upon the manufacturer's schedule. The fee for the Fast Track service is dependent on the designer and will be displayed on the product page and will be added to your total price. Fast Track service is not available for all dresses.

^Top When should I order?

Orders take 2-3 weeks for delivery from the designer to your place. Fast Track order dresses are shipped from our manufacturers within 1-2 weeks of the purchase depending on availability.
Please place your order as far as in advance of your wedding date as possible. By doing so, you will allow ample time for production and shipping. It also affords you a comfortable time frame to accommodate any alterations if necessary.

^Top What payment methods do you accept?

We accept payment either by Credit Card, PayPal, Western Union or direct wire transfer.

^Top What is your return policy?

All dresses ordered from us can be cancelled within 24 hours free of charge, no questions asked. However, because your dress is a one-off tailor-made outfit for your special day, orders cancelled after 24 hours are subject to a handling fee equaling 25% of the item price. We thank you in advance for your understanding. Please be sure of the style, size, color, and any other specifications before submitting your order. Also, standardized dye lots cannot be guaranteed for orders with multiple gown styles.

^Top What about pressing?

Pressing for any gown is done after alterations and a few days before your wedding. It can be done either by your seamstress or a dry cleaner. Be sure to ask your seamstress whether they will be pressing the gown. There usually is an additional charge for this service other than your alteration cost. If the wedding will be in another state/country than that of where the alterations are being done you will need to find someone else to press your gown. The pressing should be done as close to the wedding date and the wedding site as possible. Be sure to find out in advance how much time they will need to press the gown. Some places will require the gown 72 hours before the wedding.

^Top Are these used dresses?

All gowns and products we offer are new and direct from the designer. We do not accept or offer resale items.

^Top How do I contact Customer Service?

We always have someone on hand to answer your questions: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We believe in the timeliness of customer service, and will do everything possible to satisfy our customers. If you have any problems, comments, or suggestions, please contact our customer service representatives>>.


Bust Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement.	Waist This is the smallest part of your waist. Typically it`s an inch or so above your belly button. Also known as the natural waistline.	Hips This is the widest part of your hips, across the hipbone. Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline. This measurement is not needed for full gowns.	Hollow to Hem This is the length from your hollow ( the hollow just under your neck ) to your heels. (Take the tape from your front, with bare foot ). You should stand upright and your feet should keep together.