L. Rose trumpet skirts--how to measure?

[wv_wahine]

(I could swear I've seen a thread on this before, but couldn't find it...)

I've decided I must have my own L. Rose trumpet skirt. I remember some discussion of how to measure for it so you get what you want (i.e., right length, not too slim/not too tight) and thought I would access the collective Bhuz wisdom before setting about ordering.

Can anyone help a first-time-trumpeter?

(Thanks, and apologies in advance if this is a repeat!)

[kina]

I measure my upper hip, where I want the skirt to lie, and add 2 inches, lower hip, same + 2 inches, and I add 3 inches to the length, 'cause my booty will take up some length. The other thing you might want to consider is that Lora probably has a pattern that she works from, in mine, the thigh area seems wider (I'm naturally slim there, although most women aren't, I hate it!) so she adds some width to that. i like the way it looks it on me, so I haven't said anything, but if you stray from the norm, you might want to mention it and brainstorm with her.

[lotus]

I just gave her my regular measurements. I am , unlike Kina, EXTREMELY pear shpaed. The skirt fits my booty fine, but is a little loose at the top hip... possibly L thought I mismeasured to get the large difference between butt and waist, because she asked me if I was really sure when I read it over the phone to her.

For length, I ordered normally wear 39-40" and ordered 42". I am 5'9". If I were to do this again I might go down to 41". I wish the pie wedges reached higher up on the leg. I had a chance to compare my skirt with one made for a dancer of average height. I think everybody gets the same wedge size; rather than it being proportional to length.

Hope that helps a little. The skirts are beautiful.

[kina]

Originally Posted by lotus

I just gave her my regular measurements. I am , unlike Kina, EXTREMELY pear shpaed. The skirt fits my booty fine, but is a little loose at the top hip... possibly L thought I mismeasured to get the large difference between butt and waist, because she asked me if I was really sure when I read it over the phone to her.

For length, I ordered normally wear 39-40" and ordered 42". I am 5'9". If I were to do this again I might go down to 41". I wish the pie wedges reached higher up on the leg. I had a chance to compare my skirt with one made for a dancer of average height. I think everybody gets the same wedge size; rather than it being proportional to length.

Hope that helps a little. The skirts are beautiful.

*Sigh* I think you're lovely, Zari! I also think she cuts the slit in proportion. on the ones that were custom made for me, she cuts it about 5 inches above the knee. I bought one from Tanya (who's taller than I am) and the slit is higher. I also prefer the deluxe trumpets because the extra gore in the back gives your legs more freedom.

[wv_wahine]

Thank you very much for your advice! Lotus, like you, I'm quite the luscious pear, so I think I'll have someone take proper measurements and just give her a call to discuss.


**trots off happily to ponder sparkly vs. crushed vs. luxury velvet**

[amity]

Thanks! I wanted to order one too!