Always check the sizing guide when shopping online.
Most, if not all, online clothing websites have a chart that explains their sizing measurements.
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Sometimes dresses will run bigger or smaller than your typical size, so you will want your measurements handy to check against the website's sizing guide.
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Check the sizing at each store.
Once you know your measurements you'll need to check out the different sizing at different stores.
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Many stores and many brands operate on their own sizing when it comes to dresses.
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Ask.
Sometimes the best way to find out the dress sizes at different stores is to ask a salesperson.
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You won't be the first person to be confused and salespeople know that most stores have a different sizing method for dresses.
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You won't be the first person to be confused and salespeople know that most stores have a different sizing method for dresses.