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.
Design your own: Gathered Strap Dress
£179.00
In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Gathered strap dress
In your choice of fabric
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
A spin on our classic teadress our gathered strap dress with a bandeau style bodice, shoulder straps and gathered skirt.
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, sleeve preference + 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 a comfortable figure-hugging cut or a relaxed fit, this gathered strap dress finishes just below the knee. Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric the dress fastens with a side zip fastening.
Our tea dress is a modern, more simple take on day dresses from the 1950s.
WAYS TO WEAR:
Wear the dress alone with your favourite shoes for out 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.
Our gathered strap dresses would make for a perfect formal dress for a wedding or an everyday dress. Dress up with a clutch bag & your favourite heels or go for a relaxed feel with some high socks & cosy cashmere.
Feel good fashion! This garment 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 the whole range currently available in our shop.
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.
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 dress – 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 reusable packaging using the return address label provided.
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Verified owner Lucy Ellis (verified owner) –
My first strap dress from Emperors, and it’s amazing. The bodice fits beautifully but I’m most impressed with how you can select the size and positioning of the straps! And the gathered skirt is a classic favourite of mine. Hoping to try an attached ties strap dress in the future! Thank you Emperors.