How to measure yourself for a ready-to-wear saree blouse

Ready-to-wear blouses in India are sized by bust measurement in inches. You need one number, a soft measuring tape and two minutes.

What you need

A soft measuring tape.
A mirror, or someone to check that the tape is level.

Step 1: Measure your bust

Stand straight and breathe normally.
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust, keeping it level all the way around your body.
Keep it snug but not tight. You should be able to slide one finger under it.
Our blouses are padded, so measure without a padded bra for the most accurate measurement.

Step 2: Read your size

A size 36 blouse is made for a 36-inch bust.

Bust 32–33 inches (81–84 cm): size 32
Bust 34–35 inches (86–89 cm): size 34
Bust 36–37 inches (91–94 cm): size 36
Bust 38–39 inches (97–99 cm): size 38
Bust 40–41 inches (102–104 cm): size 40
Bust 42–43 inches (107–109 cm): size 42

This is the general Indian ready-to-wear sizing convention. Most colours are a single piece (Jacquard-Weave Paithani Style has 2 pieces), so the size available differs from piece to piece. We confirm the exact measurement of the piece you like before you pay.

If you are between two sizes

Choose the larger size. A tailor can usually take a blouse in, but can rarely let it out.

Tie-back and front-opening designs

Tie-back: most of our blouses tie at the neck or back, allowing you to adjust the fit. Your bust measurement still determines the best fit.
Front-opening: Noor and Royal Paithani Style fasten at the front, so please provide an accurate bust measurement.

Step 3: Confirm the fit on WhatsApp

Send us your bust measurement.
Tell us the blouse and colour you like.
We check the measurements of that exact piece and confirm the recommended fit before payment.

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Last updated: 13 October 2026