Lehenga Size Guide: India vs International Sizing
Why Indian & International Sizes Differ
Indian designers traditionally follow body measurements in inches—especially for ethnic silhouettes like lehengas and Anarkalis—while international charts often rely on numerical labels (UK 8, US 4 etc.) based on ready-to-wear fits. A lehenga’s waistband and blouse are usually customized around your natural waist and bust, so “Small” or “Medium” can vary drastically across brands.
- Indian labels = based on body circumference (bust, waist, hip in inches).
- Western labels = standardized numeric or alpha sizes across categories.
- Custom tailoring = unique to your exact measurements, ensuring the skirt length and blouse snugness match your posture and heels.
Fabilicious Global Conversion Chart
Use this quick reference when you’re browsing our designers online:
| India (in inches) | UK Size | US Size | EU Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bust 32 / Waist 25 | 6 | 2 | 34 |
| Bust 34 / Waist 26 | 8 | 4 | 36 |
| Bust 36 / Waist 28 | 10 | 6 | 38 |
| Bust 38 / Waist 30 | 12 | 8 | 40 |
| Bust 40 / Waist 32 | 14 | 10 | 42 |
Tip: If you’re between sizes, choose the larger option—our MySize tailoring service adjusts for a sculpted fit that flatters your form and comfort.
How to Measure at Home
Before ordering your lehenga online, have a soft tape and heels similar to what you’ll wear for the event. During your video call consultation, our stylist will reconfirm each point:
- Bust: around the fullest part, parallel to the floor.
- Under-bust: where the blouse band sits.
- Waist: narrowest part of torso (about 1 inch above navel).
- Hips: around the fullest part of your lower body.
- Lehenga Length: waist to floor + heel height.
We recommend booking a measurement session especially for fitted blouses, corset styles, and high-waist lehengas.
Fabilicious Favourites
Prefer ordering a standard size? These lehengas are crafted to flatter most body types, with flexible fits and minimal alteration needs.
Porcelain White and Gold Lehenga Set
When you need a white lehenga for a wedding, this set works beautifully—the soft fabric moulds to your natural shape and complements multiple skin tones with subtle sheen.
Moss Green Lehenga Set with Hand-Painted Dupatta
The back-tie detail makes this lehenga easy to adjust even with minor blouse fitting differences—ideal for those who prefer ordering off the rack without custom tailoring.
Midnight Blue Floral Printed Georgette Lehenga – Anisha Shetty
Perfect with a spaghetti-strap blouse where the fit effortlessly complements most bust sizes—lightweight, versatile, and incredibly forgiving.
Black Stonework Silk Lehenga with Black Zari Blouse
Why this works? The fabric has minimal embroidery, allowing you to make small tucks or adjustments easily at home—an elegant, low-maintenance option for classic evenings.
✨ The Final Word
When it comes to ethnic couture, the best size is not a number—it’s confidence. With Fabilicious MySize, your lehenga fits like it was draped in person: measured on call, stitched to proportion, and finished to flatter. And for those who prefer standard sizing, our ready-to-ship lehengas promise beautiful fits with minimal fuss. No matter where you are, our made-to-measure and standard-size edits make elegance effortless.
Discover the ease of global sizing and local craftsmanship—shop our curated lehenga collections now.
