Design your own: Gathered Pinafore Dress

(1 customer review)

£139.00

In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Gathered skirt dungaree dress
In your choice of fabric

    'Full gather' is our classic skirt fit for this dress type. ‘Minimal gather’ is less gathered fabric along the waistline and less volume in the skirt

    We recommend a tapered bib for bigger busts

    Elastic is added to the dungaree shoulder straps on the back of the garment where they attach to the waistband for more ease of movement and comfort when sitting - recommended for wheelchair users

    Choose between our classic straight hem skirt or our asymmetrical skirt hem style
    With a hi-low asymmetrical skirt hem the back is longer than the front (up to 30cm/12" max difference). Please select the length which applies to how long you want the back length of your skirt to be Click here to see our classic skirt lengths
    Please note we need your front skirt and back skirt measurements

    Please note: we recommend hook and bar fastenings if you're adding an elasticated waistband or designing a garment in a heavier weight fabric

    Please note: this is not available for garments in velvet or heavyweight fabric - please get in touch if you are unsure if your fabric choice is suitable. We recommend 3 or 5" elastic for sizes UK 4-6 to 18-20 and 5-8" elastic for sizes UK 22-24 to 26-28

    PLEASE ADD ANY ORDER NOTES FOR ANY GARMENTS / ITEMS YOU ARE DESIGNING / PURCHASING ON THE CHECKOUT PAGE BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER


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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION

Our gathered pinafore dress is a fun take on dungarees for those who don’t like to wear trousers.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FABRIC + PLACE YOUR ORDER:

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.

Important: make sure to write your size + fabric reference number in the order notes when you are entering your payment details.

3. Sit back, make a cup of tea + get excited about your one of a kind garment!

GARMENT DETAILS:

Like all our playsuits & dungarees, this dungaree dress comes with a side popper, zip fastening, metal brace clips and adjustable shoulder straps for your comfort – or choose your own fastenings.

Our gathered pinafore dress is a fun alternative to traditional dungarees.

WAYS TO WEAR:

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.

Dress up with clutch bag & heels or go for a relaxed feel with summer basket, sunglasses & sandals.

When the temperature drops just add tights, ankle boots & a cosy knit for all year round joy.

Feel good fashion! This gathered pinafore dress will be created by our small team in our Brighton 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 the whole range currently available in our shop.

All our clothing and accessories are hand-tailored from scratch in our Brighton 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.

SIZE
SIZE
GARMENT DIMENSIONS

Skirt length of dress:

UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 = length from waist 19.5″

UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 19.5″

UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 23.25″

UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 24″

UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 24.5″

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″

UK 30-32 / EUR 62 / US 28-30 = length from waist 26″

Want a specific skirt length? Just let us know in the order notes.

SIZE GUIDE

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
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

These will be included in the post with your gathered pinafore dress – if you’d like to know this before placing your order simply get in touch.

SHIPPING & RETURNS
SHIPPING & RETURNS

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 with RePack which will automatically be added to your basket. Read our RePack FAQ page to find out more.
*PLEASE NOTE* If you have already purchased a RePack with us or you are on a low income you can opt-out of RePack 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 RePack package using the return address label provided.

Reviews (1)

1 review for Design your own: Gathered Pinafore Dress

  1. Verified owner Carolyn Wall (verified owner)

    Emperor’s old Clothes gathered pinafores are such a beautiful way to use fabrics. I love how you can make a gathered pinafore with the fanciest fabric there is and it still feels wearable every day due to the style. The cross back is so wonderful as the straps will not fall off your shoulders and they’re a fabulous garment for dressing up or making casual with just a casual top under (or over.) I have variations: with a sweetheart bib (so cute!) and bibless, which is such a cool style to wear and I wear my bibless gathered pinafore very often indeed. And you can even add ruffles to the bib to make it even cuter. I hugely recommend this style, especially if you are seeking a garment that’s wearable for any occasion at all!

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