It’s National Living Wage Week in the UK. A huge part of the sustainable fashion movement is to create more transparency: to make consumers aware of who made their clothes, under what conditions and for what rates of pay. As a living wage employer this is a cornerstone to everything we do here at The Emperor’s Old Clothes.
We have lots of exciting projects and events coming up for Fashion Revolution Week 2019 – we’d love those of you local to Brighton/Sussex to join us. Sustainable fashion + shopping locally + educating yourself = conscious consumerism at it’s best
A behind the scenes look at how our brand is becoming more size inclusive, it’s a look at the mistakes and assumptions I’ve made as a business owner and an update on our commitments to diversity and inclusivity for the rest of 2019.
Recycling and specifically fabric recycling is super important in sustainable fashion and in the fashion industry as a whole. ‘Dead stock’ is a problem if you’re churning out millions of garments a season but small-scale operations like us can be way more innovative + creative with our solutions.
We recently asked the question: ‘What positive impact can we make as consumers in 2019?” over on Instagram. It was so wonderful to hear such positive intentions and different takes on what sustainability means + your intentions for what your consumerism will look like in 2019. As promised today’s post is going to map out the impact our brand will be aiming to make as a producer within the fashion industry in 2019 + also my own personal impact intentions as a consumer.
Anyone else looking ahead to a diary full of ‘socials’, festive get togethers + events before we even get to Christmas and New Year’s Eve? Never fear we have a whole host of party outfit ideas to get you feeling + looking awesome!
This party outfit ideas guide has something for everyone as we look at Pastels, Brights + Classics for the festive season ahead – and beyond!
Outfits are NOT just for one night out – our clothes are made to be worn again, and again, and again.
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CLASSIC
Classic neckline is high up on the chest hitting just below the hollow notch at the front of your throat with the back hitting the nape of the neck.
ABOVE THE KNEE
BELOW THE KNEE
MID-CALF
ANKLE LENGTH
FLOOR LENGTH
Top length:
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 34.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 36″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 36″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 36″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 36″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 42″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 42.5″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 44″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 44″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 25″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Shorts length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 15″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 15″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 15″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 15.5″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 21″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 21″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 21″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 34.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 36″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 36″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 36″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 36″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 27″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 27″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 27″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 27″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Short length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 15″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 15″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 15″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 15.5″
UK 18-20 / EUR 50 / US 16-18 = length from waist 21″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 21″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 21″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 42″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 42″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 42″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 42″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 42″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 42″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 42″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 33.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 34.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 36″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 36″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 36″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Shorts length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 15″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 15″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 15″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 15.5″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 21″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 21″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 21″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 20″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 20.5″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 24″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 24″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 24.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 26″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 27″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 22 = length from waist 27″
Want a specific skirt length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 26″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Dress length:
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from collarbone 35″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from collarbone 35″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from collarbone 35″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from collarbone 36″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from collarbone 36″
Want a specific dress length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 17.5″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 20.5″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 20.5″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 26″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 25″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 24″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 24″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 24.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 26″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 27″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 24″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 24″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 24.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 26″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 27″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 27″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
ABOVE THE KNEE
BELOW THE KNEE
MID-CALF
ANKLE LENGTH
FLOOR LENGTH
STEP 1
We start the leg length measurement from the waist as most of our designs are high-waisted. Locate your waistline which is the narrowest part of your torso: it’s helpful to pull your top to be tight against the body so you can locate the narrowest point.
STEP 2
Place the tape measure at your waistline and measure down the leg until you find the point at which you want your garment to end.
For instance: A mini-skirt may finish above the knee whilst a pencil skirt traditionally finishes just below the knee.
Remember it’s up to you how long you want the length of your garment to be!
We can always take a hem up to make your garment shorter but it’s far trickier to make a garment longer so if you’re unsure it’s always safer to measure a little longer than shorter.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 41″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 42″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 42″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 42″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 42″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 41″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 42″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 42″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 42″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 42″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Trouser length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 41″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 41.5″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 42″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 42″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 42″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 42″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 25″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 26″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Skirt length:
UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 22″
UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 25″
UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 25″
UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 27″
UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 27″
UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 27″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 27″
Want a specific short length? Just let us know in the order notes.
STEP 1
Place the tape measure at your waistline and pass the tape measure between your legs.
STEP 2
Where the tape measure reaches your waistline in the centre of your back is your rise measurement.
We’d recommend getting a friend to help or to stand in front of a mirror to take this measurement to ensure you are reaching your waistline at the back and not reaching too high or too low.
Place the tape measure at the centre of your collarbones at the base of your neck and measure down the torso until you find the point at which you want your garment to end.
Our Crop-top is designed to end around the waistline + our Tee is designed to end around the hips.
| UK | EU | US | BUST | WAIST | HIPS | |||
| 4-6 | 32 | 2 | 32in | 81.5cm | 25in | 63.5cm | 35in | 89cm |
| 6-8 | 34 | 4 | 34.5in | 88cm | 26.5in | 67.5cm | 36in | 91.5cm |
| 10-12 | 36 | 6 | 36in | 92cm | 28in | 71.5cm | 38in | 97cm |
| 12-14 | 38 | 8 | 40in | 102cm | 32in | 81.5cm | 42in | 107cm |
| 14-16 | 40 | 10 | 44in | 112cm | 36.5in | 93cm | 47in | 119.5cm |
| 18-20 | 46 | 14 | 50in | 127cm | 42in | 106.5cm | 52in | 132cm |
| 22-24 | 50 | 18 | 56in | 142cm | 48in | 122cm | 58in | 147cm |
| 26-28 | 56 | 22 | 62in | 157.5cm | 54in | 137.5cm | 64in | 162.5cm |
| 30-32 | 62 | 26 | 68in | 172.5cm | 60in | 152.5cm | 70in | 178cm |
We are in the process of extending our size range. This is quite a lengthy process for a small brand but it is something we are 100% committed to.If we don't currently go up or down to your size please get in touch with your measurements + we can create you your dream 'design your own' garment!
Check out our guide to taking your own body measurements & our handy measuring kits
STEP 1
Your waist is the narrowest point in your torso. It’s helpful to pull your top to be tight against the body so you can locate the narrowest point. Pass the tape measure around your back to meet at the front level with this narrowest point.
STEP 2
Record the number of centimetres where the tape measure meets – this is your waist measurement.
STEP 1
Lift your arms and pass the tape measure around your back to meet at the front.
STEP 2
You want to make sure the tape measure is level all the way around the body in line with the nipple line.
STEP 3
Record the number of centimetres where the tape measure meets – this is your bust measurement.
STEP 1
Your waist is the narrowest point in your torso. It’s helpful to pull your top to be tight against the body so you can locate the narrowest point. Pass the tape measure around your back to meet at the front level with this narrowest point.
STEP 2
Record the number of centimetres where the tape measure meets – this is your waist measurement.
STEP 1
Your hip measurement is taken at the widest point of the bottom half of your body. It’s helpful to pull your trousers or skirt to be tight against the body so you can locate this widest point.
Pass the tape measure around your back to meet at the front level with this widest point.
STEP 2
You want to make sure the tape measure is level all the way around the body.
STEP 3
Record the number of centimeters where the tape measure meets – this is your hips measurement.
A. SHORT SLEEVES
B. THREE QUARTER LENGTH SLEEVES
STEP 1
Place the end of the tape measure at the edge of your shoulder – just before where it starts to slope down.
STEP 2
Measure to where you would like your short sleeve to finish on your arm. Typically this is about one third of the way down the upper part of the arm.
STEP 1
Place the end of the tape measure at the edge of your shoulder – just before where it starts to slope down.
STEP 2
Measure to where you would like your three quarter length sleeve to finish on your arm. Typically this is about 5cm lower than your elbow.
| UK | EU | US | BUST | WAIST | HIPS | |||
| 4-6 | 32 | 2 | 32in | 81.5cm | 25in | 63.5cm | 35in | 89cm |
| 6-8 | 34 | 4 | 34.5in | 88cm | 26.5in | 67.5cm | 36in | 91.5cm |
| 10-12 | 36 | 6 | 36in | 92cm | 28in | 71.5cm | 38in | 97cm |
| 12-14 | 38 | 8 | 40in | 102cm | 32in | 81.5cm | 42in | 107cm |
| 14-16 | 40 | 10 | 44in | 112cm | 36.5in | 93cm | 47in | 119.5cm |
| 18-20 | 46 | 14 | 50in | 127cm | 42in | 106.5cm | 52in | 132cm |
| 22-24 | 50 | 18 | 56in | 142cm | 48in | 122cm | 58in | 147cm |
| 26-28 | 56 | 22 | 62in | 157.5cm | 54in | 137.5cm | 64in | 162.5cm |
| 30-32 | 62 | 26 | 68in | 172.5cm | 60in | 152.5cm | 70in | 178cm |
We are in the process of extending our size range. This is quite a lengthy process for a small brand but it is something we are 100% committed to.If we don't currently go up or down to your size please get in touch with your measurements + we can create you your dream 'design your own' garment!
Check out our guide to taking your own body measurements & our handy measuring kits
