Design your own: Pencil Strap Dress

£159.00

In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Pencil skirt dress with bandeau-style bodice
In your own fabric choice

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

    Please note: sleeveless garments with attached shoulder ties will mean that the garment opens completely at the shoulder when untied. Garments with sleeves with attached shoulder ties will mean that the shoulder ties are purely decorative

    Please note: minimum strap width can be 1.5cm and maximum strap width can be 10cm
    Please note: all bandeau-style bodices will be lined in cotton as standard - you can upgrade to cupro below if preferred Fine cotton lining works with most fabric types, cupro lining works well with drapey fabrics
    If you would like to line the skirt too you can do so below - most skirts don’t need to be lined unless you are adding bound pockets or your fabric is very lightweight. Fine cotton lining works with most fabric types, cupro lining works well with drapey fabrics
    Concealed zips are more hard-wearing - we recommend these for heavier fabrics + more fitted garments; invisible zips are lighter weight + a bit more delicate

    This bow is decorative not functional

    Bow tie fastenings are functional not just decorative

    A 2-3" modesty panel sewn behind the bows to bridge any gaps created through movement when the garment is worn

    Please note some thicker fabrics like velvets / heavy wools etc won't be suitable for frills - if you are designing a garment with us in one of these fabrics and want to add frills please check with us first


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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION

A spin on our classic pencil dress: our pencil strap dress with a bandeau style bodice, shoulder straps and pencil 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, this pencil strap dress finishes just above the knee. Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric the dress fastens with a side or back zip fastening.

Our pencil strap dress is a modern, simple take on day dresses from the 1960s.

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 pencil strap 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.

SIZE GUIDE
SIZE GUIDE

GARMENT DIMENSIONS

Skirt length of dress:

UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 = length from waist 23″

UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from waist 23″

UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from waist 23″

UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from waist 23″

UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from waist 23.5″

UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from waist 24.25″

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 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 pencil strap 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 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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