£169.00
In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
A-line skirt dress with bandeau-style bodice
In your own fabric choice
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UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 ,UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 ,UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 ,UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 ,UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 ,UK 18-20 / EUR 46 / US 16-18 ,UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 ,UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 ,UK 30-32 / EUR 62 / US 28-30 |
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A spin on our classic A-line dress: our A-line strap dress with a bandeau style bodice, shoulder straps and A-line skirt
1. Choose your fabric by heading to our instagram fabric gallery
Each fabric has a reference number & details of which of our designs + sizes it is suitable for. Comment on the instagram post or email us via info@theemperorsoldclothes.co.uk to reserve it – we generally only have enough of each fabric for 1-2 garments so this step is really important!
2. Place your order here – double-check you have the correct garment style.
Your fabric reservation lasts for 72 hours so please place your order during this time otherwise the fabric will become available to other customers.
3. Sit back, make a cup of tea + get excited about your one of a kind garment!
Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric the dress fastens with a side or back zip fastening.
Wear the dress alone with your favourite shoes for outfit number 1.
For all year round wear style the dress with a high-neck top underneath and ankle boots to keep you warm in the colder months.
It would make for a perfect summer dress or vintage-inspired dress to wear to a wedding. Dress up with black clutch bag & heels or go for a relaxed feel with summer basket, sunglasses & sandals. When the temperature drops simply add tights, ankle boots and some cashmere.
Feel good fashion! This cute A-line dress will be created by our small team in our Brighton & Hove studio for a living wage. Every piece we make is totally unique and will not be reproduced.
Want to see how this design looks made up in different fabrics & sizes? Check out our Instagram @emperorscloth
All our clothing and accessories are hand-tailored from scratch in our Brighton & Hove studio. Every item we create is completely unique and created using mainly vintage and end-of-roll fabrics so no two items are the same.
Skirt length of dress:
UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 = length from waist 17.5″
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″
UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 20.5″
Want a specific skirt length? Just let us know in the order notes.
Here is our size chart featuring body measurements for each size. Check your measurements and use this chart to see which size you take.
Most people are in between sizes so we ask that you send us your individual measurements by adding them to your order notes at checkout. Please get in touch if you need any assistance or have any queries.
| UK | EU | US | BUST | WAIST | HIPS | |||
| 4-6 | 32 | 0-2 | 32in | 81.5cm | 25in | 63.5cm | 35in | 89cm |
| 6-8 | 34 | 2-4 | 34.5in | 88cm | 26.5in | 67.5cm | 36in | 91.5cm |
| 10-12 | 36 | 6-8 | 36in | 92cm | 28in | 71.5cm | 38in | 97cm |
| 12-14 | 38 | 10-12 | 40in | 102cm | 32in | 81.5cm | 42in | 107cm |
| 14-16 | 40 | 12-14 | 44in | 112cm | 36.5in | 93cm | 47in | 119.5cm |
| 18-20 | 46 | 16-18 | 50in | 127cm | 42in | 106.5cm | 52in | 132cm |
| 22-24 | 50 | 20-22 | 56in | 142cm | 48in | 122cm | 58in | 147cm |
| 26-28 | 56 | 24-26 | 62in | 157.5cm | 54in | 137.5cm | 64in | 162.5cm |
| 30-32 | 62 | 28-30 | 68in | 172.5cm | 60in | 152.5cm | 70in | 178cm |
These will be included in the post with your A-line dress – if you’d like to know this before placing your order simply get in touch.
SHIPPING
Design your own garments take approximately 6-9 weeks to create before they are shipped.
Free UK shipping via 1st Class Signed For (with tracking code)
Free worldwide shipping via standard untracked airmail
*PLEASE NOTE* If you would prefer your item to be sent via Special Delivery (UK) or via International Tracked & Signed mail service please select this option at checkout – extra fees apply
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 reusable packaging charges at checkout.
If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
RETURNS
Design your own orders 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!
For more information read our Returns Policy before placing your order.
Please send back your item(s) to us using your reusable packaging and the return address label provided.
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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 | ||||
Verified owner iestilley (verified owner) –
I love my strap a-line dress, it’s perfect for the summer and the heatwave we are currently having!
I provided my own fabric and the EOC team measured it up and let me know which garments could be made from it.
In terms of extras I went for a relaxed fit and downward neckline frill and I couldn’t be happier with the result!
Thank you everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️