Design your own: Trapeze Dress

(2 customer reviews)

£129.00

In sizes UK 4-6 to UK 30-32
Floaty a-line dress
In your own fabric choice
(More model pics across our size range coming soon)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Choose between our classic straight hem or our asymmetrical hem style

    With a hi-low asymmetrical 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 dress to be

    Click here to see our classic dress lengths


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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION

Our trapeze dress is perfect for day + night.

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 loose fit cut, this boat neck a-line floaty trapeze dress finishes just above the knee. Handmade from scratch in your choice of fabric.

Our trapeze dress is a more relaxed, fun take on our classic shift dress.

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.

The perfect everyday dress, our trapeze dress can be dressed up or down depending on what you have in your diary. Dress up with clutch bag & heels or go for a relaxed feel with a belt, basket & pumps. When the temperature drops simply add tights or long socks, ankle boots and some cashmere.

Feel good fashion! This trapeze 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

Dress length from centre of neckline:

UK 4-6 / EUR 32 / US 0-2 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 6-8 / EUR 34 / US 2-4 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 10-12 / EUR 36 / US 6-8 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 12-14 / EUR 38 / US 10-12 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 14-16 / EUR 40 / US 12-14 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 18-20 / EUR 44 / US 16-18 = length from collarbone 35″

UK 22-24 / EUR 50 / US 20-22 = length from collarbone 36″

UK 26-28 / EUR 56 / US 24-26 = length from collarbone 36″

UK 30-32 / EUR 62 / US 28-30 = length from collarbone 36″

Want a specific dress 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 trapeze 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.

Reviews (2)

2 reviews for Design your own: Trapeze Dress

  1. Verified owner Hannah Clegg (verified owner)

    Ordered a sleeveless trapeze dress with neckline frill in a beautiful floral cheesecloth and it has been an absolute lifesaver in the heat. Perfectly cool and floaty and it looks amazing belted too, giving me two different styles in one.

  2. Verified owner Carolyn Wall (verified owner)

    You might imagine trapeze and shift dresses to be quite similar, but actually they feel very different to wear! Trapeze dresses have a lot more volume in them. They’re really free and floaty and a beautifully comfortable style. They can also be transformed by adding a belt to give a vibe more like an A-line dress. I love that you don’t have to worry about zips on trapeze dresses and I love how, like shift dresses, they display prints beautifully, but in this style that can be in a fancier way!

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