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: Skater Dress
£149.00
In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Flared skater dress
In your choice of fabric
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
One of our most popular designs the skater 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.
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 boat neck skater dress finishes just below the knee. Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric the dress fastens with a side zip fastening.
Our skater 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 outfit 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 skater 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 & cashmere.
Feel good fashion! This boat neck skater 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:
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″
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 skater 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
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Verified owner Christina Koch (verified owner) –
I love my Emperor’s skater dresses! I feel super glamorous when I wear them, and it’s a classic style that can be dressed down and dressed up to be super versatile. As always with Emperor’s, the fit is amazing because they’re made to measure and I picked fabrics that genuinely make me smile every time I see them in my closet. Highly recommend!
Verified owner moonlitbutterflies (verified owner) –
My first Emperor’s order included a skater dress which I have worn at many different occasions including business trips and family events as it is so versatile. I went for a semi-relaxed fit as I always like a little bit of give for events where I’ll be alternating between sitting and standing. I absolutely love the skirt on this style, perfect for twirling in a floaty fabric!
Verified owner Christina (verified owner) –
I love the fit of this garment, the skirt has a perfect twirl and the side seam pockets are hidden perfectly! It is very flattering and I am absolutely delighted with the fabric choice as well. 10/10!
Verified owner Carolyn Wall (verified owner) –
If you are a fan of twirling, a skater dress is the dress for you. I adore the fullness of the skirt of skater dresses. I especially love them in a lined or striped fabric, as the lines fall in such an interesting way on the circle skirt. It’s one of my favourite designs and if, like me, you love garments which are fitted on the top half but completely free on the bottom half, a skater dress is for you!
Verified owner Cathy (verified owner) –
It’s such a joyful garment! I love the TWIRL FACTOR. I designed a neutral print in an ankle length skater with 3/4 gathered sleeves with a sleeve frill. It’s my ‘Kate bush’ or ‘sickly Victorian’ dress. Makes my comfy and wistful 😂 adore it!
Verified owner Kelly Mc (verified owner) –
I so love the fit of my relaxed skater dress! It lies perfectly on me and is good for work or relaxing. Mine is a colorful cotton that I can wear for 3 seasons but I think it would be great in a heavier fabric for winter. I’m so glad I decided to try this design!
Verified owner Divya Desa (verified owner) –
Emperor’s skater dresses make excellent party dresses!! I have a couple of Emperor’s skater dresses, each in a different fabric (silk, cotton, and a poly-mix), but usually with the same or similar garment features. My usual go-to features are a v-neck or round neckline, fitted bodice, short gathered sleeves, and (depending on the type of fabric) side-seam pockets and an unattached lining. The Emps team always know which garment features will work best, so don’t be afraid to ask! The fit is always very flattering, and comfy enough for a sit-down meal or lots of twirling (definitely not back-to-back activities). Highly recommend! 🙂