Atelier Reference

Size Chart

Couture sizing for sarees, lehengas, sherwanis & bespoke ensembles — Indian & Bangladeshi standard.

All measurements are in inches and reflect body — not garment — dimensions. Sizing follows the standard Indian & Bangladeshi couture grid. Our karigars allow ½–1 inch ease around the bust, waist & chest; bridal pieces carry an additional ½ inch for embroidery weight. When in doubt between two sizes, choose the larger — alterations are easier than adding fabric.

Body Measurements

Standard ready-to-wear sizing across saree, salwar suit, sharara, indo-western & lehenga. Choose by your largest measurement.

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip	Indian	UK / EU
XS	32	26	35	32	4 / 32
S	34	28	37	34	6 / 34
M	36	30	39	36	8 / 36
L	38	32	41	38	10 / 38
XL	40	34	43	40	12 / 40
XXL	42	36	45	42	14 / 42
XXXL	44	38	47	44	16 / 44

BustAround the fullest part, arms relaxed.

WaistNatural waistline — narrowest part above the hip bone.

HipAround the fullest part of the seat, feet together.

Saree Blouse

Sized to the bust. Standard length 14–15 inches; sleeve & back depth made to order.

Size	Bust	Underbust	Shoulder	Front length	Sleeve
XS	32	27	13.5	14	5 (cap) – 22 (full)
S	34	29	14	14	5 – 22
M	36	31	14.5	14.5	5 – 22
L	38	33	15	14.5	5 – 22
XL	40	35	15.5	15	5 – 22
XXL	42	37	16	15	5 – 22

Lehenga · Choli & Skirt

The lehenga skirt sits 1–2 inches below the natural waist; choli is fitted to bust + underbust.

Size	Choli bust	Choli underbust	Skirt waist	Skirt hip	Skirt length
XS	32	27	26	35	38–40
S	34	29	28	37	38–40
M	36	31	30	39	39–41
L	38	33	32	41	40–42
XL	40	35	34	43	40–42
XXL	42	37	36	45	41–43
XXXL	44	39	38	47	41–43

Skirt lengthMeasured from waist to floor; specify your full height when ordering bespoke.

DrawstringMost lehengas have an adjustable drawstring waist with up to 4 inches of forgiveness.

Salwar / Sharara / Gharara

Bottom-only measurements. Top (kameez / kurti) follows the body chart above.

Size	Waist	Hip	Salwar length	Sharara length
XS	26	35	38–40	40–42
S	28	37	38–40	40–42
M	30	39	39–41	41–43
L	32	41	40–42	41–43
XL	34	43	40–42	42–44
XXL	36	45	41–43	42–44

Indo-Western

Fusion silhouettes (jacket-saree, draped dress, palazzo set) follow the standard body chart at top of this tab. Length is tailored to height.

Bridal

Bridal Lehenga

Choli + skirt + dupatta. Bridal pieces carry an extra ½ inch ease at the bust & waist to accommodate heavy zardozi, gota-patti or hand-embroidery weight.

Size	Choli bust	Choli underbust	Choli waist	Skirt waist	Skirt hip	Skirt length
XS	32.5	27.5	26.5	26.5	35.5	40–42
S	34.5	29.5	28.5	28.5	37.5	40–42
M	36.5	31.5	30.5	30.5	39.5	41–43
L	38.5	33.5	32.5	32.5	41.5	42–44
XL	40.5	35.5	34.5	34.5	43.5	42–44
XXL	42.5	37.5	36.5	36.5	45.5	43–45

Heavy embroideryAdd ½ inch where the work sits (typically choli bust & underbust).

Skirt drapeSkirt rests 1–2 inches below the natural waist for the traditional bridal silhouette.

Bridal Saree & Blouse

Bridal blouse takes the standard saree-blouse measurements with extra detailing — higher neck, fuller sleeves, hidden hooks. Saree drape itself is universal (5.5–6.5 yards).

Size	Bust	Underbust	Shoulder	Front length	Back depth
XS	32	27	13.5	14	9
S	34	29	14	14	9
M	36	31	14.5	14.5	9.5
L	38	33	15	14.5	9.5
XL	40	35	15.5	15	10
XXL	42	37	16	15	10

Bridal Gown

Western silhouette — Christian bridal, reception & engagement. Floor-length unless specified shorter.

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip	Length	UK / EU
XS	32	26	35	58–60	4 / 32
S	34	28	37	58–60	6 / 34
M	36	30	39	59–61	8 / 36
L	38	32	41	60–62	10 / 38
XL	40	34	43	60–62	12 / 40
XXL	42	36	45	61–63	14 / 42

Bridal Sharara & Dress

For walima, sangeet, mehndi & reception. Top fitted to bust; sharara cut wider at the hem for a flared silhouette.

Size	Top bust	Top length	Sharara waist	Sharara hip	Sharara length
XS	32	30–34	26	35	40–42
S	34	30–34	28	37	40–42
M	36	32–36	30	39	41–43
L	38	32–36	32	41	41–43
XL	40	34–38	34	43	42–44
XXL	42	34–38	36	45	42–44

Dupatta Dimensions

Dupattas are not body-fitted — pick by occasion & drape weight.

Type	Length	Width	Best for
Standard	2.4–2.5 m	1.0 m	Salwar set, indo-western
Lehenga	2.7–3.0 m	1.0–1.1 m	Lehenga choli
Bridal (single)	3.0–3.2 m	1.1–1.2 m	Bridal lehenga
Bridal (double drape)	3.5 m	1.2 m	Heavy bridal — dual drape over head & shoulder

Body Measurements

Standard chest-based sizing across sherwani, prince coat (bandhgala), kurta & embroidered blazer.

Size	Chest	Waist	Shoulder	Sleeve	Indian
S	36	30	16.5	24	36
M	38	32	17	24.5	38
L	40	34	17.5	25	40
XL	42	36	18	25.5	42
XXL	44	38	18.5	26	44
3XL	46	40	19	26.5	46
4XL	48	42	19.5	27	48

ChestAround the fullest part of the chest, arms down, breathing normally.

WaistAround the navel, relaxed.

ShoulderFrom shoulder bone to shoulder bone across the back.

Garment Lengths

Lengths are tailored to your height. Standard ranges below — bespoke pieces are cut to order.

Garment	Length range	Cut	Note
Sherwani	40–44	Knee-length, slim flare	Specify height when ordering
Prince Coat (Bandhgala)	30–34	Hip-length, straight cut	Worn over kurta & trouser
Kurta	40–44	Below the knee, straight or A-line	Slim or regular fit on request
Embroidered Blazer	28–32	Hip-length, fitted	Western cut with Indian work
Embroidered Jacket	26–30	Hip-length, structured	Worn open over kurta
Koti (Waistcoat)	24–28	Sleeveless, hip-length	Layered over kurta

Embroidered Footwear

Mojari & jutti — handcrafted, true-to-size. We recommend ordering your standard street size.

UK	EU	India	US Men	Foot length (cm)
6	40	6	7	25.0
7	41	7	8	25.7
8	42	8	9	26.4
9	43	9	10	27.1
10	44	10	11	27.8
11	45	11	12	28.6
12	46	12	13	29.4

Groom

Groom Body Measurements

Groom pieces follow the menswear chest grid with an additional ½ inch ease at the chest & waist for the heavier embroidery, dupatta layering & longer wear time of wedding-day garments.

Size	Chest	Waist	Shoulder	Sleeve
S	36.5	30.5	16.5	24
M	38.5	32.5	17	24.5
L	40.5	34.5	17.5	25
XL	42.5	36.5	18	25.5
XXL	44.5	38.5	18.5	26
3XL	46.5	40.5	19	26.5
4XL	48.5	42.5	19.5	27

Groom Garment Lengths

Groom-cut sherwanis & jackets are slightly longer than menswear to balance the heavier zardozi, dabka & gota work.

Garment	Length range	Cut	Embroidery
Groom Sherwani	42–46	Below the knee, regal flare	Heavy zardozi, dabka, sequin
Groom Kurta	40–44	Long, straight cut	Mid-weight, hand-embroidered
Groom Prince Coat	32–36	Hip-length, fitted bandhgala	Bib-front detailing
Groom Embroidered Jacket	28–32	Hip-length, structured	Heavy bib + cuff work
Groom Koti	26–30	Sleeveless, hip-length	Heavy front panel, gota border
Groom Blazer	30–32	Hip-length, tailored	Lapel + cuff embroidery

Groom Footwear

Same UK / EU / India sizing as menswear. Embroidered mojari & jutti for the wedding pheras.

UK	EU	India	US Men	Foot length (cm)
6	40	6	7	25.0
7	41	7	8	25.7
8	42	8	9	26.4
9	43	9	10	27.1
10	44	10	11	27.8
11	45	11	12	28.6
12	46	12	13	29.4

Safa (Turban)

One size — tied at fitting by our safa-bandh. Fabric specified to coordinate with the sherwani palette.

Item	Length	Width	Note
Standard Safa	8 m	0.5 m (50 cm)	Tied on the wedding day in the chosen style — Rajasthani, Marwari, Sikh.
Pagri (heavier)	9–10 m	0.6 m	For royal Rajasthani, Marwari styling with a pleated front.

Varmala (Garland)

One size, worn doubled around the neck. Real or artificial flowers; lengths below give the un-doubled measure.

Style	Length	Best for
Standard	60 inches (5 ft)	Most ceremonies — falls to mid-chest doubled.
Long	72 inches (6 ft)	Tall couples; falls to waist doubled.
Royal / Floor-length	84 inches (7 ft)	Themed bespoke shoots & royal ceremonies.

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