Most dresses are cut for one imaginary body: a particular height, a particular bust-to-waist-to-hip ratio and a particular length of torso. If you are tall, petite, curvy, or simply a different size on top and bottom, you already know the result. Hems land in the wrong place, waists sit too high or too low, and a dress that fits your hips gapes at the bust.
Custom-made clothing solves this by starting with your measurements instead of a size label. This guide explains how made-to-measure works when you order online, what to look for if you are tall, petite or curvy, and how to measure yourself so the piece arrives fitting the way it should. Every Bee Boe piece can be made to your bust, waist and hip measurements at no extra cost.
Why Standard Sizes Rarely Fit
A standard size is built from one set of measurements, then scaled up and down. Real bodies do not scale that neatly. Two people who both wear a UK 12 can have very different busts, waists, hips and heights, and a single size cannot fit them both well.
Size labels also change between countries and brands. An Indian 38, a UK 12–14 and a US 10 are roughly equivalent, but each brand cuts slightly differently, so shoppers often end up ordering two sizes and returning one. With a made-to-order piece that is not an option, which is exactly why getting your measurements right first makes such a difference.
How Custom Fit Works When You Order Online
- Choose a style on our website.
- Select Custom as the size, or tick Make it to my measurements.
- Enter your bust, waist and hips, plus your height if you would like us to check the length.
- We cut and stitch the piece to your numbers in our studio in India, then ship it to you. Delivery takes 5–7 days in India and 10–15 days worldwide.
If you are not sure about a measurement, or you want a specific length, message us before you order and we will help.
Custom-Made Dresses for Tall Women
For tall women the biggest frustrations are length and waist placement. Maxi dresses become midis, and the waistline of a fitted dress sits above your natural waist.
- Add your height when you enter your measurements so we can check the length.
- Choose floor-length styles with confidence. A gown with a slit or a fishtail hem looks especially striking on a tall frame.
- Look for defined waists. Drapes and belts help balance a long torso.
Fluid jersey also works beautifully. The Lume Halter Black Maxi Dress skims the body with a cowl neckline and thigh-high slit.
Many tall women also find that sleeves and bodices are too short in standard sizes. If a style has sleeves or a long bodice and you are unsure, send us a message with your height and the style you like before you order, and we will tell you how it will sit on you.
Custom-Made Dresses for Petite Women
Petite women often face the opposite problem: hems that drag, waistlines that sit too low and proportions that swamp a smaller frame.
- Mini and midi lengths are naturally flattering and need less adjustment.
- Structured pieces with a defined shoulder or waist keep the proportions crisp.
- Keep details in scale. Small bows, neat pleats and clean lines suit a petite frame better than volume everywhere.
For an event, the Whimsical Bow Cabernet Midi Dress has a bow-trimmed ruched bodice and a layered skirt that looks balanced at midi length.
Custom-Made Dresses for Curvy Women
If you are curvy, standard sizes often force a choice: fit the bust and the waist is loose, or fit the hips and the bust is tight. Made to measure removes that compromise because each measurement is used separately.
- Choose pieces with structure or stretch. Boned bodices and stretch satin hold their shape.
- Wrap and draped styles follow the body without clinging in the wrong places.
- Do not size up to fit one area. Enter your real bust, waist and hips and let the pattern do the work.
When Your Top and Bottom Are Different Sizes
This is one of the most common fit problems, and one of the easiest to fix with custom sizing. Co-ords and separates help too, because each piece can be made for its own part of the body. The Natural Linen Slit Skirt, one of our best-sellers, has a rope drawstring for an adjustable fit at the waist.
For evening, the Starlit Muse Chocolate Gown pairs a strapless sequin bodice with a backless design, and it is made to your measurements like every other piece.
Common Mistakes When Ordering Custom
- Measuring over thick clothing, which adds several centimetres.
- Pulling the tape too tight. It should sit snugly but still let you breathe.
- Guessing your waist from your jeans size. Trouser sizes are not body measurements.
- Adding extra room yourself. Enter your true body measurements, and if you prefer a looser fit, tell us when you order.
Measure twice and, if two readings differ, use the larger one.
How to Measure Yourself Accurately
Good measurements are the most important part of custom fit. Use a soft tape measure, wear the underwear you plan to wear with the outfit, and ask someone to help if you can. Our step-by-step guide on how to measure yourself takes about five minutes.
- Bust: around the fullest part, keeping the tape level.
- Waist: around your natural waist, usually the narrowest point.
- Hips: around the fullest part of your hips and bottom.
- Height: without shoes, if you would like us to check the length.
If you prefer to order a standard size, our size chart converts between Indian, US and UK sizes.
Find a Dress Made for You
Browse our dresses and choose Custom on any product page. Each piece is made to order in India and shipped to the USA, UK, UAE and across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does custom fit cost extra?
No. Every Bee Boe piece can be made to your measurements at no extra cost.
Can you adjust the length for tall or petite women?
Add your height when you enter your measurements so we can check the length. For a specific length, message us before you order.
What if my measurements fall between two sizes?
Choose Custom instead of a standard size. We cut the piece to your exact bust, waist and hip measurements.
How long does a custom-made dress take?
Delivery takes 5–7 days within India and 10–15 days worldwide. For events, order at least three weeks ahead.
What if the piece does not fit?
Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and photos. Our Perfect Fit Promise covers one free size exchange or correction per order for fit issues. Shipping the piece back to us is at your cost.