This stunning evening dress is made from a beautiful rare vintage sage silk taffeta. The plunging neckline at the back and bust gathering make for a classic 1950’s evening look and the full skirt can be emphasized with a petticoat (as pictured – petticoat not included) for extra glamour or left to fall naturally. The fitted waistband is made from an original vintage brocade and edged with delicate peach satin piping. Perfect for a special occasion or perhaps a set of bridesmaid dresses! Alternatively this dress can be made in a range of different fabrics, please see our website for fabrics currently available. (Please contact us for fabric listings) This dress can be made to order in a range of standard sizes (UK 6-18) or tailor made to measure for an additional £25. The full skirt is photographed with a petticoat, please note this petticoat is not included in the sale. You can purchase our available petticoats in a range of colours here- https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/digforvictory?section_id=6675513&ref=shopsection_leftnav_9 IMPORTANT: Please make sure to check your bust/waist measurements against our standard size information before ordering- standard sizes vary depending on where you purchase clothing and we wouldn’t want you to be disappointed if the size isn’t right for you! Size UK 6 is made to fit Waist 24”/25″ and Bust 31”/32″ Size UK 8 is made to fit Waist 26”/27″ and Bust 33”/34″ Size UK 10 is made to fit Waist 27”/28″ and Bust 35”/36″ Size UK 12 is made to fit Waist 29”/30″ and Bust 37”/38″ Size UK 14 is made to fit Waist 31”/32″ and Bust 39”/40″ Size UK 16 is made to fit Waist 33”/34″ and Bust 41”/42″ Size UK 18 is made to fit Waist 35”/36″ and Bust 43”/44″ The standard skirt length for this dress is 23-25″ – kneelength on most people – but please add a ‘note to seller’ if you would like the skirt on your dress to be made slightly shorter or longer to match your height. IF YOU HAVE SELECTED ‘MADE TO MEASURE’ (see sizing variations) YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH THE FOLLOWING MEASUREMENTS IN THE ‘NOTE TO SELLER’ WHEN PLACING THE ORDER: ************************************************************************************************ Overbust (around your chest above your bust – with the tape measure going under each armpit and around your back) Bust (the fullest part of your bust – taken whilst wearing whatever type of bra you would normally wear under the dress) Underbust measurement (around the ribcage just under the bust) Natural waist (it is important that this measurement is taken at the smallest part of your waist which is normally 1 or 2 inches above your belly button) Low Waist (around the circumference of your belly approximately 1 inch below the belly button) Shoulder seam to underbust (from the top of your shoulder with the tape measure going over the middle of one breast to the bottom of your bra – this is to make sure that the top of the waistband sits snugly just underneath your bust) Underbust to Natural Waist (this is to determine the width of the waistband on the dress – the standard width is 11cm/4 inches but the waistband may need to be a little narrower if you are petite or high waisted or a little wider if you are taller or have a long torso) Back length (from the nape of your neck – the knobbly bit – to wherever it was you took your natural waist measurement) Arm Scye (This is the measurement that determines the size of the arm holes of the garment- please take this measurement around your shoulder/arm pit.) Shoulder width (this should be taken straight across the back of the shoulders – from the corner of one shoulder to the corner of the other – without curving the tape measure around the sides of the arms) Natural waist to the middle of the knee (This will determine the length of the skirt, so if you would like the skirt shorter or longer, please let us know and also take the measurement accordingly) Upper arm circumference (the fullest part of the upper arm) Bra Size Height Any extra information you can give us regarding your shape and any issues you commonly encounter in the fit of your clothes will help us ensure a good fit. This might also help us identify any anomalies (inaccuracies) in the measurements you have given us. EXTRA MEASUREMENTS FOR DRESSES WITH SLEEVES Upper arm circumference (the fullest part of the upper arm) Above elbow (the circumference of your arm just above the elbow) EXTRA MEASUREMENTS FOR TULIP OR PENCIL DRESSES Hips/Bottom (around the fullest part of your hips/bottom – this is normally quite low down around your bottom) Upper Thighs (around the top of both thighs – just underneath your bottom) ************************************************************************************************ PRODUCTION TIMES & SHIPPING. This dress is made to order and so will take approximately 2-4 weeks to make and 1-2 weeks for international shipping, depending on location. However, if you need a dress for an event sooner than this please get in touch and we’ll let you know if it is do-able. Designed, cut and sewn with care in Brighton, England.
