SIZING GUIDELINES
Getting your size right is THE most important thing to do before ordering one of our garments - because we want the best fit possible first time around! Our dresses are designed to be fitted in the bodice, and have plenty of room in the hips area, so we do not suggest sizing up.
We ask that when you check out for your dress you always check out for the correct size. Please do not check out on launch night and make a panicked purchase for a different size dress with a note asking us to change your size to the size you actually need. We are available on launch night to move sizes around quickly and efficiently where we can but before checking out you will need to check that we are able to move sizes around for you. We ask that you do not email to change sizes after check out, however if you do please note we are not responsible if we make up the size that you have originally ordered and not the size that you emailed to change. While we will do our best to make the change, we can not actually edit orders once the orders are placed. We often start cutting orders (rather than checking emails) the following day after an order is placed, to be as efficient as possible to ensure our turnaround times are accurate for our customers.
So PLEASE read below to work out your size (thank you!!)
There are two ways we suggest you take measurements - firstly and most importantly you can measure a similar garment laying flat that you already own and know fits well. Secondly, you can measure yourself as per the instructions below. (We actually suggest you do both of these to get the best possible measurement) After doing these, you then compare your measurements to those in the product size guides below each garment listing.
The most important measurement is your BUST - our dresses have plenty of room in the skirt but should be FITTED in the bust area, so its very very important you measure this please.
For your convenience, we have provided tutorial videos below showing you how to measure both of these ways, PLEASE watch them so you know how to measure correctly!
Please do not compare your garment to a previous KarlaCola garment as we don't use mass produced cutting machines. Each garment can vary a little in size between cuts and sewing by our many local machinists.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF:
Bust: Measured around your arm pit to arm pit.
To measure: Place measuring tape around the LARGEST part of bust. Then half the measurement you get to obtain bust measurement.
Length: Measured from top shoulder seam.
To measure: Place measuring tape at top of shoulder seam and measure down to hem. (for length measurement its best to measure the garment paying flat on ground rather than it on)
Waist: Measured around the smallest part of waistline.
To measure: Place measuring tape around the smallest part of your waist (generally midway between your bust and belly button)
PLEASE NOTE - if you do not have a soft tape measure at home, you can download this one here, print it out, sticky tape it together and voila, you have yourself a soft tape measure!!
After all of this, if you are unsure, please message us to ask questions prior to placing a order. We are absolutely happy to help answer any and all questions you may have!
Please note, model is 155cm tall, weighs 53kgs, wears an XSMALL and is a size 6.
SUNDRESS - SLEEVELESS/REVERSIBLE
Small 45cm
Medium 48cm
Large 52cm
XL 56cm
XXL 61cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XSmall 88cm
Medium 92cm
Large 96cm
XL 100cm
XXL 100cm
Our sleeveless and reversible sundresses have the same measurements. So if you're after a reversible style sundress, this is the size guide to be looking at.
Below is a rough guide of our sundress sizes compared to the standard Australian sizes, which can also help determine your size. (But again, always best to measure to get it right, as this is just a rough guide)
OUR SIZE | AU SIZE |
XXS | 6 |
XS | 6/8 |
S | 8/10 |
M | 10/12 |
L | 12/14 |
XL | 16/18 |
XXL | 20/22 |
SUNDRESS - CAP SLEEVE
Small 47cm
Medium 50cm
Large 54cm
XL 58cm
XXL 63cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
Medium 92cm
Large 96cm
XL 100cm
XXL 100cm
As you can see from these measurements, the cap sleeve sundress measures bigger than our sleeveless sundress, to allow ease of movement. So please do NOT size up. If you are between sizes, cap sleeve is the perfect style for you.
The bust measurement for the cap sleeve style is across bodice, above the seam (as seen in diagram) and the bodice is wider under the arm area by approx 2-3cm (laying flat) for a roomier fit and ease of movement.
SUNDRESS - TIE UP
Small 45cm
Medium 48cm
Large 52cm
XL 56cm
XXL 61cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
Medium 92cm
Large 96cm
XL 100cm
XXL 100cm
SUNDRESS - LONGER LENGTH
XXL 61cm
105cm
REVERSIBLE ALINE DRESS
This dress is made from a stretch jersey and is a roomy fit, the shape is a Aline shape and the dress flares out from the bust area to the base of the dress.
The neckline is reversible and can be worn with the vneck facing the front or the higher round neck facing the front
Base Of Dress
Width from left to right laying flat is 1.5 x the bust measurement for each size. This dress is a Aline shape that gets larger from the bust down to hem in width.
ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT
Please look at diagram above of Karla and refer below as to how to accurately measure these parts of your body. Once you have the measurements please refer to sizes below to work out what size swimsuit you are.
Waist: Measure around your torso, at the smallest part of your waist. Generally this is above your belly button.
Hip: Measure around the fullest part of the hips.
Length: Measure from start of the middle of your left shoulder. Take tape down across point of bust (not through cleavage) and then down through legs and up the back to meet the starting point at top left shoulder.
XXL 110cm
Waist:XSmall 64cm
Small 66cm
Medium 74cm
Large 78cm
XL 85cm
XXL 90cm
Small 90cm
Medium 100cm
Large 102cm
XL 110cm
XXL 115cm
Small 145-150cm
Medium 155-160cm
Large 160-165cm
XL 170cm
XXL 175cm
Below is a rough guide of our one piece swimsuit sizes compared to the standard Australian sizes, which can help determine your size. (But again, always best to measure to get it right, as this is just a rough guide)
OUR SIZE | AU SIZE |
XS | 6 |
S | 10 |
M | 14 |
L | 16 |
XL | 20 |
XXL | 22 |
RELAXED SHIFT DRESS (with removable sash tie)
Bust (laying flat)
XSmall 46cm
Small 48cm
Medium 50cm
Large 54cm
XL 58cm
XXL 62cm
XXL 65cm
XXL 100cm
PLEASE NOTE - this relaxed shift dress comes with a removable sash tie, as shown in the diagram.
SHIFT DRESS
Medium 48cm
Large 52cm
XL 56cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XXL 100cm
PLEASE NOTE - The shift dress is a snugger more firm fit than the sundress. This is because its made from a cotton linen blend with less give to the fabric. It is designed to sit well above the knee.
SWING DRESS
Arm Seam/Sleeve (laying flat)
Bust (laying flat)
Large/XLarge 57cm
XXL/XXXL 61 cm
Large/XLarge 95cm
XXL/XXXL 100cm
Our Swings typically fit the below Australian sizes (but we ALWAYS recommend using the guide above to make sure your bust fits):
XSmall - 6,8
Small/Medium - 10,12,14,16 (pending bust size)
Large/XLarge - 16,18,20,22 (pending bust size)
PLEASE NOTE - the swing dress is made of stretchy fabric which therefor means it has a lot of give.
SHORT SLEEVE SWING DRESS
Bust (laying flat)
Large/XLarge 56cm
Large/XLarge 95cm
Our Swings typically fit the below Australian sizes (but we ALWAYS recommend using the guide above to make sure your bust fits):
XSmall - 6,8
Small/Medium - 10,12,14,16 (pending bust size)
Large/XLarge - 16,18,20,22 (pending bust size)
PLEASE NOTE - the swing dress is made of stretchy fabric which therefor means it has a lot of give.
WINTER DRESS
XSmall 17cm
Small 18cm
Medium 21cm
Large 24cm
XL 25cm
XXL 27cm
Medium 51cm
Large 55cm
XL 59cm
XXL 64cm
Seam (laying flat)
Medium 48cm
Large 52cm
XL 56cm
XXL 61cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
Small 88cm
Medium 90cm
Large 95cm
XL 100cm
XXL 105cm
PLEASE NOTE - to allow ease of movement, the bust area on our winter dresses is slightly bigger, so please make sure you look at this sizing when measuring yourself. The bodice on this dress is not designed to be oversized or loose, so PLEASE DO NOT SIZE UP!!
RELAXED DRESS
Bust (laying flat)XXS 44cm
XSmall 46cm
Small 48cm
Medium 50cm
Large 54cm
XL 58cm
XXL 62cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XXS 91cm
XSmall 91cm
Small 91cm
Medium 95cm
Large 100cm
XL 105cm
XXL 105cm
Arm Seam/Sleeve (laying flat)
XXS 17cm
XSmall 18cm
Small 18cm
Medium 21cm
Large 21cm
XL 22cm
XXL 24cm
PLEASE NOTE - A slightly looser style fit dress, we suggest sizing down if you can and we recommend to absolutely NOT size up. This is a roomier dress and sizing up will result in a dress thats far too big.
TEE DRESS
Bust (laying flat)
XSmall 46cm
Small/Medium 51cm
Large/XLarge 57cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XSmall 88cm
Small/Medium 95cm
Large/XLarge 100cm
Arm Seam/Sleeve (laying flat after shoulder)
XSmall 20cm flat
Small/Medium 23cm flat
Large/XLarge 26cm flat
Elastic Waist/Drop
XSmall 39cm
Small/Medium 40cm
Large/XLarge 42cm
PLAYSUIT
Bust (laying flat)
XSmall 45cm
Small/Medium 50cm
Large/XLarge 57cm
XLarge 62cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XSmall 81cm
Small/Medium 85cm
Large/XLarge 89.5cm
XLarge 92.5cm
Shoulder to Crutch
XSmall 77cm
Small/Medium 79.5cm
Large/XLarge 81.5cm
XLarge 82.5cm
Hips
XSmall 57cm
Small/Medium 62cm
Large/XLarge 69.5cm
XLarge 74.5cm
As a guide, our playsuits are comparative with the following Australian sizes (this is a guide only, please always check the above sizes with your own dimensions):
PLAYSUIT SIZE | AUS SIZE |
XS | 6-8 |
S/M | 10-12 |
L/XL | 14-16 |
XXL | 18-22 |
TIERED MAXI DRESS
BUST (laying flat)
XSmall 41cm-42cm
Small 43cm-44cm
Medium 45cm-46cm
Large 52cm-53cm
XL 58cm
length of all sizes is approximately 120-125cm
PLEASE NOTE - These maxi dresses are hand-cut, so our measurements can vary between 1cm-3cm, which is why our measurements stated above vary slightly.
KERCHIEF MAXI DRESS
These maxi dresses are a OSFM (one size fits most ) and OSFM ++. The OSFM is designed to fit XXS- L, and the OSFM ++ is designed to fit XL or XXL.
LENGTH A (from bottom of V neck to shortest part of hem)
length of both OSFM and OSFM++ is approximately 105cm
LENGTH B (from top shoulder ties)length of both OSFM and OSFM++ is approximately 145-150cm
BUST (laying flat)OSFM (XXS-Large) up to 55cm
OSFM ++ (XL-XXL) up to 60cm
PLEASE NOTE - These maxi dresses are hand-cut, so our measurements can vary between 1cm-3cm, which is why our measurements stated above vary slightly and all are approximates.
PEPLUM TOP (cotton)
Bust (laying flat)
Medium 50cm
Large 54cm
XL 58cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
SILK SHELL TOP
Medium 57cm
Large 61cm
XL 65cm
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XXL 59cm
OUR SIZE | AU SIZE |
XS | 6 |
S | 8-10 |
M | 12-14 |
L | 16-18 |
XL | 18-20 |
XXL | 22 |
SILK MIDI SKIRT
Medium 76cm
Large 81cm
XL 86cm
Length (from waist to hem)
All lengths are 65cm
OUR SIZE | AU SIZE |
XS | 6 |
S | 8-10 |
M | 12-14 |
L | 16-18 |
XL | 18-20 |
XXL | 22 |
PLEASE NOTE - as stated above, the waist measurement is all the way around and un-stretched - true to size. Back of skirt waist is elastic and has stretch, and front of skirt is a flat front.
EVERYDAY TEE (stretch jersey)
Length (from top shoulder seam)
XXLarge 62.9cm
RELAXED TOP (cotton)
Bust (laying flat)
XSmall 46cm
Small 48cm
Medium 50cm
Large 54cm
XL 58cm
XXL 62cm
XXLarge 59cm
PLEASE NOTE - our 'Top' differs from our 'Tee' in that the Top doesn't have any stretch, whereas the Tee does. Our Top is the same cut and style as our Relaxed Shift Dress. (but obviously made into a top!)
TUNIC
Large/XLarge 60cm
Length (from top shoulder seam to the back of curved hem)
SKIRT (cotton)
Waist
XL 42cm
PLEASE NOTE - Waist measurement is when laying flat - please double for full amount and remember the elastic should be somewhat snug.
OPAQUE TIGHTS
Height - cm
XLarge 165-180