Design your own: Skater Dress

(7 customer reviews)

£149.00

In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Flared skater dress
In your choice of fabric

  • 'Relaxed fit' gives a looser silhouette with extra space in the waist whereas 'Regular fit' is more fitted to the body in the bodice

    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

    IMPORTANT: Please make sure you have checked if there is enough of your chosen fabric for gathered, puff, 3/4 or full length versions of sleeves before you place your order

    'Classic bodice length' means the waistline of the dress will sit along your natural waistline. 'Empire bodice length' means a shorter bodice length which sits higher than your natural waistline (please note: your waist measurement will need to be taken at this point on the torso for this dress order + the skirt length will begin from this height)

    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

    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

    Concealed zips are more hard-wearing - we recommend these for heavier fabrics + more fitted garments; invisible zips are lighter weight + a bit more delicate

    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

    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
    Please note we need your front skirt and back skirt measurements

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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

Reviews (7)

7 reviews for Design your own: Skater Dress

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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! 🙂

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