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: Mini Dress
£129.00
In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Mini skirt dress
In your own fabric choice
(New design – more model pics across our size range will be added in 2024)
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
One of our most popular designs the mini dress 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!
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!
GARMENT DETAILS:
With a comfortable figure-hugging cut, this cute mini dress finishes above the knee. Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric the dress fastens with a side zip fastening.
WAYS TO WEAR:
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 mini 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 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.
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 mini 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.
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Verified owner Carolyn Wall (verified owner) –
I’m going to review mini dresses from my perspective of mini dresses – as a style I initially would have been afraid to order, worried about it being too fitted. And now I can say – mini dresses are beautiful and are not too fitted at all! I love them and really recommend. And if you want to own one of Emperor’s cutest designs – a mini dress with a deep hem frill is one of the cutest options you can possibly go for!
Verified owner Hannah Clegg (verified owner) –
I have an Emperor’s mini dress in a beautiful panelled floral and the care and attention that went into the pattern placement has to be seen to be believed! I asked for the panels/ stripes to be in different directions and Cecily checked in with me throughout the process to discuss how I would like it and how to really make the most of the print and the results are stunning. It truly is a treasured part of my wardrobe.
Verified owner Yufan Chen (verified owner) –
I was previously reluctant to order a mini dress because they seemed much more structured aka uncomfortable. After being inspired by some customer photos posted on the main Emperor’s Instagram, I’m glad I made the jump because I couldn’t be more wrong! After the tea dress, this is possibly one of my favourite Emperor’s garment types – they’re just as versatile depending on what fabric, sleeves, frills etc you choose.