May 6, 2026 · 5 min read
The Plus-Size Couture Fitting Guide
How to get a plus-size couture dress that actually fits — without flying to a fitting room.
Most plus-size women have been sold the same dress twice: the sample size with extra fabric panels sewn in. It does not fit, the proportion is off, and the photograph shows it. Real couture fits because it was cut from a fresh pattern to your body. Here is how that works at BLINI, virtually.
The 22-Field Size Form
BLINI's size form (also at /size-chart) captures 22 measurements: bust, waist, hip, torso length, shoulder width, sleeve length, hem, neckline depth, plus more granular numbers like under-bust, side-waist, hip-to-knee. Most people can take all 22 in 15 minutes with a soft tape measure and a friend.
The Virtual Fitting
Optional. Book at /appointments — a 30-minute video call with our atelier team to walk through every measurement and make sure nothing is off. Useful if you have not been fitted by a professional in the past five years, or if you've had body changes since.
Lead Time
Custom-size pieces are made to order in our own European atelier: 20–30 working days to make, plus DHL Express transit (see /delivery-times). If you have a fixed event date, email info@bliniofficial.com before ordering so we can confirm the timeline.
Pricing
Custom measurements within XS–XL are included at no extra charge. XXL and above are quoted individually by our atelier, based on the extra fabric and hand-work — you receive the quote before you pay.
Returns
Made-to-order and custom-size pieces are final sale after a 24-hour cancellation window, because each one is cut to your body. Ready-to-ship pieces can be returned within 14 days if unworn with tags attached; return shipping is paid by the client.