Design your own: Gathered Skirt

(3 customer reviews)

£99.00

In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Gathered waist
In your choice of fabric

  • Fine cotton lining works with most fabric types, cupro lining works well with drapey fabrics
    Please note: you will need to add a lining if you are adding bound pockets to your garment

    IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have checked if there is enough of your chosen fabrics for the different elements of your garment with our team before placing your order

    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
    Click here to see how to measure your skirt length measurement - 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


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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION

The Gathered Skirt is a super versatile wardrobe staple.

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!

Your fabric reservation lasts for 72 hours so please place your order during this time otherwise the fabric will become available to other customers.

2. Place your order here – double-check you have the correct garment style.

Don’t forget to write your body measurements in the order notes! Don’t have a tape measure to hand? Send them to us via email in the next 7 days.

Important: if you have reserved your fabric on Instagram please write the 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:

With gathered waist detail + plenty of volume, this high-waisted skirt finishes just below the knee. This gathered skirt fastens with a fastening and side zip.

WAYS TO WEAR:

For all year round wear style the skirt with a long sleeved top and ankle boots to keep you warm in the colder months.

The gathered skirt is a simple but classic piece, with the ability to be dressed up or down. Pair with a simple tee, sandals and wicker basket for summer.

When the seasons change add tights, ankle boots & a chunky black knit.

Feel good fashion! This gathered skirt will be created by our 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:

UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 = length from waist 21.5″

UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 21.5″

UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 24.5″

UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 24.5″

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

UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 25.5″

UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from waist 25.5″

UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from waist 25.5″

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 skirt – if you’d like to know this before placing your order simply get in touch.

SHIPPING & RETURNS
SHIPPING & RETURNS

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 (3)

3 reviews for Design your own: Gathered Skirt

  1. Verified owner Regina (verified owner)

    I absolutely love my Emperor’s skirt. I knew I wanted an abstract fabric with every rainbow colour in it, so when it finally came around in the email previews, I jumped on it. My waist measurement doesn’t change, so I opted for a wide flowy skirt in the form of a gathered skirt where the only important measurement really is the waist. I added a frill for a bit of a kick. I think it makes a garment look more finished and fancy! Then a week after, I got the next fabric email with another beautiful rainbow fabric, which I decided to add to my skirt as a contrast frill. It’s definitely the finishing touch for a maximalist like me! I adore my skirt and wear it constantly. It goes with plenty of items in my closet, I actually just got a new shirt that goes with it.

  2. Verified owner moonlitbutterflies (verified owner)

    An abstract big bloom fabric came up that I immediately envisioned as a fancy skirt, but I wasn’t sure which type of skirt would get the most out of the fabric and the print. The team were brilliant at guiding me through the pros and cons and we settled on a gathered skirt. Absolutely love how it turned out and already have my eye on some fabrics for more gathered skirts in the future.

  3. Verified owner Divya Desa (verified owner)

    Last Christmas, I sourced my own festive fabric, and Cecily helped me design the most comfy gathered skirt with it! Perfect for the season, it didn’t need a lining, but I decided on side-seam pockets and some elastic in the waistband (for garment longevity). I’m so thrilled with it, I can’t wait to design another one! 🙂

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