Measurments to include when ordering from a Taobao shop.

[christinablue]

So, I'm going to make my first Taobao order soon (nervous!!), and will be ordering custom sizes for everything. Of course, I imagine I should include bust, waist, hip, arm (for blouses) and length measurements, but is there anything else I should include - like shoulder width, neck width? (Not like I have an unusually large neck. xD) And when

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[miscy]

when i ordered a dress i only included basic measurements (bust, waist, length) my taobao agent let me know what else i needed to give them once i place the order :) If you forget anything they'll probably let you know!

[christinablue]

The biggest thing I'm concerned about is the arms and length. I'm not super tall, but at 5'6 I am a tad taller than the average Asian person. My arms are also a little bit chubby, and I'd rather not look like a Lolita sausage. Not cute. >.

[miscy]

also i have lots of various taobao related entries saved in my personal memories:

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=miscy&keyword=Taobao&filter=all

[christinablue]

Sweeeet. Thanks girl! :D

[faerydragonet]

When I order, I always have to order custom. So, I always gives the measurement for my bust, waist, hip, shoulder width, arm width, arm length, the length of the blouse I want, and the length of sleeves that I preferred.

[christinablue]

Sweet. I'll probably include all these, anyway. Just in case. I don't want the blouses, especially, to be too short!

[mewy]

Which Taobao service do you use? I've been nervous about finding one besides Qutie that doesn't mind you giving them all those measurements and asking a few questions.

[faerydragonet]

I use both TaobaoNow and Taobaobuying.