Shift dress
Excellent condition / never been worn
Features: classic neckline, sleeveless, black fine cotton lining + bound pockets
Vintage lightweight open weave cotton
Closest to our size UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12
If you would like alterations to this garment please click here to see our alterations options. Please note we may not have enough of this fabric for large alterations like adding big sleeves etc so please check with us before purchasing
For more information about this garment, care instructions + shipping please scroll down + see below
1 in stock
Bust: 39”/99cm
Waist: 41”/104cm
Hips: 42”/106.5cm
Dress length: 34”/86cm
This fabric is machine washable. With all our machine washable fabrics we recommend washing your garments at 30 degrees or less. We do not recommend tumble drying them as this can shrink the fabric and lessens the life span of your clothes. We would recommend hanging up your Emperor’s garments to dry, either on a hanger, on a clotheshorse or a washing line. See list below.
Machine wash at 30
Medium to high spin cycle- 1000- 1400
Iron on medium to high heat. Use fabric sample to test for ironing garment
Do not tumble dry
Line / Hanger / Clotheshorse dry
Reshape garment before leaving to dry
Be aware that leaving garment drying in direct sunlight can lead to fading if left for long periods of intense sunlight
Use a pillow case or garment bag to protect garment while in washing machine
Alternative ways to washing your garment to keep it fresh and give your garment more longevity
– Hang up for a few days to air
– Hang up in shower room for steaming
– Spot wash stains rather than wash whole garment
SHIPPING
Resale garments are shipped within five days of purchase. If you are having alterations made to your garment it will be added to the alterations queue and shipped when it is ready. Alteration times can differ depending on the complexity of the alteration and how busy we are so please enquire.
We offer different shipping options:
UK SHIPPING
Free UK shipping via 1st Class Signed For (with tracking code)
Special Delivery by 1pm (with tracking code)
Special Delivery by 9am (with tracking code)
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Worldwide shipping via standard untracked airmail (no tracking code)
International Tracked & Signed (with tracking code) – recommended
PACKAGING
We ship using circular packaging which will automatically be added to your basket. Read our FAQ page to find out more.
*PLEASE NOTE* If you are on a low income you can opt-out of packaging charges at checkout.
Please send your empty packaging back to us ( you will need to assign postage) so we can reuse it for future orders and keep our packaging circular for the whole Emperor’s community. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
RETURNS
Resale garment orders that are not altered in any way may be returned for a full refund. You must contact us via email to info@theemperorsoldclothes.co.uk within 21 days of your shipping date to be eligible for a refund. After 21 days we cannot offer a refund.
Resale orders that have been altered in any way are non-returnable + non-refundable. If the fit isn’t quite right when your garment arrives, we work with you to get it just right! Simply get in touch with us within 14 days of receiving your order to discuss your alteration
For more information read our Returns Policy before placing your order.
Please send back your item(s) to us using your circular package using the return address label provided; you will need to add postage.
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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
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