Floral pattern, short Cheongsam with cap sleeves
Measuring Guide
Getting your measurements right is the most important step to finding a Qipao that fits beautifully. Follow this guide carefully before selecting your size or placing a custom order.
Important Notes
Ready-to-Wear Items
- Measure yourself and compare your measurements with the size chart on each product page to find your best fit.
- All size charts on our product pages show garment measurements, not body measurements. Choose approximately 0.5" larger than your actual body measurements for ease of movement.
Custom Orders
- For custom orders, please provide your body measurements — we will add the appropriate ease allowance.
- Wear the bra and shoes you plan to wear with the dress when taking measurements.
- We strongly recommend having your measurements taken by a professional tailor.
- Measure 2–3 times to ensure accuracy. Record measurements in centimeters where possible.
Please also provide: your height, weight, and shoe heel height (for floor-length or fishtail styles).
How to Measure
1. Bust
Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level all the way around your back. If you plan to wear a bra with the dress, wear it while measuring.
2. Waist
Measure around your natural waistline — find it by bending gently to one side and noting where your torso creases. If needed, also measure around your lower abdomen and include that measurement in your notes.
3. Hips / Seat
Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
4. Qipao Length (Shoulder to Hem)
Stand upright and measure from the midpoint of your shoulder, over the fullest part of your bust, straight down to where you would like the hem to end.
For floor-length or fishtail styles: measure from the midpoint of your shoulder over the fullest part of your bust all the way down to the floor. Please also provide your shoe heel height so we can adjust the length accordingly.
5. Shoulder Width
If you lift up your arms, where your shoulder joint indents are where the measurement should start. Measure from one shoulder joint to the other across the back. Alternatively, wear a well-fitted T-shirt and measure from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
6. Shoulder to Apex
Measure from the midpoint of your shoulder straight down to the center of your bust (the apex / nipple point).
7. Apex to Apex
Measure the horizontal distance between your two apex points (nipple to nipple), keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
8. Shoulder to Waist
Measure from where your neck meets your shoulder, over the fullest part of your bust, down to the narrowest part of your waist.
9. Back Width (Armpit to Armpit)
Measure the horizontal distance between your two armpits across your back.
10. Armhole
Measure from the top outer edge of your shoulder, down and around your armpit in a full 360-degree circle.
11. Bicep
With your arm relaxed at your side, measure around the widest part of your bicep in a full 360-degree circle.
12. Neck
Measure around the base of your neck where a choker necklace would sit. Place one finger inside the tape while measuring to allow for comfort.
Ready to Order?
Once you have your measurements, use the size chart on each product page to select your ready-to-wear size, or choose the custom sizing option at checkout and include your measurements in the order notes. If you have any questions, email us at support@bethandbrianqipao.com and we’ll be happy to help.
- Please compare your dimensions to the post size chart under each Qipao as different designs and different fabrics come in different sizes. The standard size in China is different from other countries, it is smaller.
- For qipao, we recommend either adding 2-3cm to your body measurements for a comfortable fit, or 3-5+ cm for a looser fit.
- Please consider the widest part of your body (whether it be the bust or hips) above all while picking a size.
I. Measuring Guide:
Please measure yourself and compare with our size chart under each Qipao to find the right size for you.
II. Find your measurements from US sizes
If you don't have a ruler. You can find your equivalent measurements according to the US size below, then use these measurements to compare to the post size chart under the specific cheongsam you are looking for:
Measurements - US size chart (scroll to the side to see full size chart )
Here are Some tips for taking care of your beautiful Qipao dresses.
For Regular Qipao dresses :
If you don’t have time to hand-wash your regular suede fabric, composite lace, velvet, satin, or artificial tea silk Qipao dresses, then please place the regular Qipao into a thick mesh bag ( wash bag) before putting it in a washer. Please make sure the water is tap cold/cold then choose light wash. Finally, please air dry it.
For mulberry silk Qipao dresses :
1) Mulberry silk can’t be washed with soap, washing powder, or liquid detergent. Silk will fade when it encounters alkaline chemicals. Avoid soaking. Never use a hard brush or vigorously rub. It is recommended to use shower gel and cold water to hand-wash and rub gently. It is recommended to air dry.
2) It is okay to dry-clean mulberry silk qipao too.
For Cotton or Linen Qipao dresses / Tang suits:
1) If you don’t have time to hand-wash your cotton and linen Qipao or Tang suits, please place them into thick mesh bags ( wash bags ) before putting them in a washer. Using tap cold/cold water to wash cotton and linen material items is highly recommended. Avoid prolonged soaking. Never use a hard brush or vigorously rub. Use bleach-free detergent to avoid fading. It is recommended to air dry.
2) It is okay to dry-clean cotton and linen qipao too.
Finally, please divide the qipao into deep and light colors and wash it separately.
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The feeling of a Qipao is dignified, elegant, rich, swaying and full of style. The image of Shanghai women wearing Qipao in the last century has been deeply imprinted in the memory of countless women who pursued elegance, nobility and fashion.
- The measurements in the size chart are based on clothes, not your body measurements. So you will choose a size slightly larger ( about 0.5'') than your body size.
- If any part of your body especially the busts or hips at the upper end of the size range then please choose the next larger size range.
- If your measurements happen to be between two sizes, please choose the next bigger one.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | Dress Length |
Shourder Width |
| XS(inches) | 32.28 | 25.98 | 33.86 | 47.24 | 14.17 |
| XS(cm) | 80.00 | 60.00 | 83.00 | 68.00 | 35.00 |
| S(inches) | 32.28 | 25.98 | 33.86 | 47.24 | 14.17 |
| S(cm) | 85.00 | 64.00 | 87.00 | 69.00 | 36.00 |
| M(inches) | 33.86 | 27.56 | 35.43 | 47.64 | 14.57 |
| M(cm) | 90.00 | 68.00 | 93.00 | 70.00 | 37.00 |
| L(inches) | 35.43 | 29.13 | 37.01 | 48.03 | 14.96 |
| L(cm) | 95.00 | 72.00 | 97.00 | 71.00 | 38.00 |
