Should I get the same size padding to match the dress form or go larger?
1346440
It depends on your shape. I purchased a larger size. If you think you will need to add a lot of padding to certain areas, then order larger. The cover is very snug and smashes the padding down firmly.
2132957
The extra large would work, for the bust though i would suggest using an old bar that still fits, then fill that with padding till it fits the frame correctly that is what i did and it worked beautifully.
1001538
I'd go with a medium. Remember you'll be layering clothes underneath, and you want to be able to move freely.
1529696
I would just go with standard to be safe. I've seen nothing but complaints about the large being too large.
1247805
I would go with the 6-8 and then add padding if you need to increase the size. Like I said in my review, the waist is closer to 27" than to the listed 26" but if it had been too small I would've made a duct tape dummy (google it for instructions) and then taped it on top of the form to make it conform to my measurements. Better too small than too big-- it's not like you can shave down the form to make it smaller.
1206755
I have the small dress form and it easily adjusted to 38 inches in the chest. The form has adjustment wheels to allow it to expand the chest in the front, sides and back. It expands the entire chest area so if you have a small bandwidth but larger cup size, you might need to put a bra on the form and stuff it to get the sizing right, as some others have suggested.
471096
Get the medium...I have the medium and the large. The medium is a better fit.
1923954
Bust 33" to 39" Waist 25" to 31-1/2" Hip 34" to 40" If you're within those measurements in all categories, then a medium should work just fine. Rather than looking at "sizes," it's best to look at the actual measurements that the dress form can be adjusted to. And if you have one measurement that falls out of the ranges given above, it's probably best to order a size up or down respectively, as there is a bit of overlap on the extremes of each size. For example, the large can be sized down to the upper range of the medium.
2094147
I found that my height left me between sizes (a2-a3) as well. Frankly, both work, but if in doubt I would go with the larger size to prevent any chance of restricted movement, though you would also have more, and looser material to both choke and be choked with.
1951231
I had a responics mask but these have much thicker cushions so I'd go with a size larger . the mask works very well.
989140
Sounds like the medium will probably be a good fit for you then. I have medium and usually wear 31x32 depending on the style. It fits well with just a little room after several days wear. But has a form fit right out of the washer/dryer. I love em!
100078
Get the largest they have. it will feel better in the longrun. You can hem the length if you like - but these are sized for Koreans.
1654943
I would recommend a large. The medium would probably work until you got closer your goal.
1809693
The description given in the listing is very accurate. Each size is only adjustable within a specific range. I bought the large size. I am a plus size, but I just pad the areas where I need a larger size than the dress form will give me. So many people are large these days that I would opt for a large dress form, unless your clientele are very small.
74884
I am very much your same weight as you are and small is a little tight. If you prefer a loose fit go for the medium.
107278
I believe the small medium is for sizes 12 and below. HOWEVER, my top is a 12, but my bottom is size 14 or more. I simply pinned some shoulder pads onto the hips. I used 4 shoulder pads putting 2 pads with their straight edges together, the bottom pad facing up and the top pad facing down. My measurements are now exact. If you get a form that is too big (I believe the large form is for size 14 and up) you can't shrink it to make it any smaller than it's lowest measurements. In other words, you can make a smaller form bigger, but you can't make a bigger form smaller.
1988502
Here is a comparison chart that I found very helpful in selection of a dress form: http://www.joann.com/static/project/0812/P389799_select_the_right_dressform.pdf