Many gowns are tailored in other countries as well, where the sizes run small. Most all companies use a small chart. Some say it's so they can get extra money for larger sizes, where it really is the average size person. We not sure, but they generally do run small by 1-3 sizes. Forever Yours gowns are one of the only companies that run fairly true to size.
Every company uses there own chart on how they tailor the gowns.
Never assume that this chart belongs to a gown unless stated so. If you are unsure, simply call your measurements in, and we'll go over a size, or send you the correct chart. Each company can run different. If your normal size is a 1, your looking at ordering any thing from a 2-6 in size. You need to find the smallest part of your waist.