Chick Downtown contemporary designer dresses Whoever said "clothing makes the man" surely was overlooking the great impact that well-tailored, contemporary womens clothing has on every modern woman. Rest assured, Chick Downtown has not overlooked you. That's abundantly clear the first time our customers browse through our refreshingly contemporary designer dresses or scan all those deliciously indulgent handbags, shoes and accessories. When a woman dons "THE" Hanii Y dress and sparkles with the perfect exquisite earrings ... well, it is just magic. When it fits you - the true essence of you - right down to your very soul, nothing can bring you down. Measuring for contemporary dresses OK, before you fit your soul, start with fitting the clothes to the body first. To assure that your contemporary dresses look sleek instead of sloppy, know your measurements - your real measurements. Use these techniques to get it right: Bust: Measure at the largest part of the chest, keeping the measuring tape parallel to the floor. Waist: Let the tape fall at the natural waist, and don't pull tight. Hips: Again, measure at the widest part between the waist and knees, even if it's down at the upper thighs. Remember, many designs these days incorporate a high degree of tailoring for a flattering fit on the body, so no fudging numbers. (We all want to stay in that size 8 just one more year, but going up a size when necessary will actually make you appear thinner than trying to wiggle into something that's too small.) Other contemporary womens clothing measurements Sure, it's a no-brainer that to get just the right fit and flow in any of our contemporary dresses, knowing the proportions to be fit is essential. But many women pay little attention to fitting when it comes to seemingly simple contemporary womens clothing measurements, for example, hats and gloves. Think beyond a mere one-size-fits-all mentality and go for a more tailored look with these add-ons, just as you would with your contemporary designer dresses. Measure around your head about an inch above the ears to find hat size. For gloves, place your dominant hand flat on a table and wrap the measuring tape around the knuckles of all but the thumb. When measuring shoe size, do so with sock on; trace one foot onto a piece of paper and measure from heel to the tip of the big toe.