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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[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.

[mewy]

Ah alright thanks! Have you found one better than the other when it comes to specifying measurments/extra details in English, or both about the same? My proportions are a bit off, having a shorter torso and longer legs, so I need to specify all my measurements if I'd want a dress to fit.

[faerydragonet]

TaobaoNow is a bit easier to use, and a bonus of not having to turn off your audio when you use the site. I think that both services are pretty much the same, but TaobaoNow is pretty intuitive and easier to get hold of.