This 1950s inspired wedding dress is made from a sparkling starry sequin lace over rich Champagne Silk dupion and has blue, soft tulle shoulder straps which can be worn on the shoulder or teased down for an illusion cap sleeve, these are gathered into the flattering neckline. The neatly tailored bodice and nipped in waist is complemented by a generous full circle skirt for true 1950s glamour!. The neatly tailored bodice and nipped in waist is complemented by a generous full circle skirt for true 1950s glamour!

ACCESSORIES

PETTICOAT
Photographed over a Swing petticoat which is not included. If you would like to have the full skirt look then you can order a petticoat in our shop here (we recommend the Ivory colour to tone in with this particular dress): https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/digforvictory?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=21530208

SASH
The gold silk sash is an optional extra which can be purchased here- https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1600354969/gold-silk-dupion-tie-sash-with-centre

Our darted bodice is not boned at all, and so it needs to be worn with a supportive bra to give you the most flattering fit. With this style of bodice we would recommend either a bra which is close to your skin tone or one with transparent straps (it does not need to be strapless).

PRODUCTION TIMES & SHIPPING.

This dress is made to order in the UK by one of our sewers. It can be made in one of our standard sizes or made-to-measure so please bear in mind that the dress will take approximately 6-12 weeks to make and 1-3 weeks for international shipping, depending on location. For a more accurate estimate on the timeframe please get in touch. However, if you need a dress for an event sooner than this, we do offer an express service so please get in touch and we'll let you know if it is do-able. Alternatively, we do have a range of ready-made dresses which can be dispatched within a few working days.
Designed, cut and sewn with care in Brighton, England.

SIZE

This dress can be made to order in a range of standard sizes (UK 6-20) or tailor made to measure for an additional £70 (Or an additional £85 if the dress is required in a plus size) We class a plus size as measurements that sit above our standard size 20, in this instance we request that you order a 'Curvy MTM'

IMPORTANT: Please make sure to check your bust/waist measurements against our standard size information before ordering- standard sizes vary depending on where you purchase clothing and we wouldn't want you to be disappointed if the size isn't right for you!

Size UK 6 is made to fit Waist 24”/25" and Bust 31”/32"
Size UK 8 is made to fit Waist 26”/27" and Bust 33”/34"
Size UK 10 is made to fit Waist 27”/28" and Bust 35”/36"
Size UK 12 is made to fit Waist 29”/30" and Bust 37”/38"
Size UK 14 is made to fit Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40"
Size UK 16 is made to fit Waist 33”/34" and Bust 41”/42"
Size UK 18 is made to fit Waist 35”/36" and Bust 43”/44"
Size UK 20 is made to fit Waist 38”/39” and Bust 46”/47”

The standard skirt length is 28-30" for tea length, around mid calf.

IF YOU HAVE SELECTED 'MADE TO MEASURE' (see sizing variations) YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH THE FOLLOWING MEASUREMENTS IN THE 'NOTE TO SELLER' WHEN PLACING THE ORDER:

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Overbust (around your chest above your bust - with the tape measure going under each armpit and around your back)

Bust (the fullest part of your bust – taken whilst wearing whatever type of bra you would normally wear under the dress)

Underbust measurement (around the ribcage just under the bust)

Natural waist (it is important that this measurement is taken at the smallest part of your waist which is normally 1 or 2 inches above your belly button)

Low Waist (around the circumference of your belly approximately 1 inch below the belly button)

Shoulder seam to underbust (from the top of your shoulder with the tape measure going over the middle of one breast to the bottom of your bra - this is to make sure that the top of the waistband sits snugly just underneath your bust)

Underbust to Natural Waist (this is to determine the width of the waistband on the dress – the standard width is 11cm/4 inches but the waistband may need to be a little narrower if you are petite or high waisted or a little wider if you are taller or have a long torso)

Back length (from the nape of your neck – the knobbly bit – to wherever it was you took your natural waist measurement)

Arm Scye (This is the measurement that determines the size of the arm holes of the garment- please take this measurement around your shoulder/arm pit.)

Shoulder width (this should be taken straight across the back of the shoulders – from the corner of one shoulder to the corner of the other - without curving the tape measure around the sides of the arms)

Skirt length (This will determine the length of the skirt, so if you would like the skirt shorter or longer, please let us know and also take the measurement accordingly)

Upper arm circumference (the fullest part of the upper arm)

Above elbow (the circumference of your arm just above the elbow)

Bra Size

Height

Any extra information you can give us regarding your shape and any issues you commonly encounter in the fit of your clothes will help us ensure a good fit. This might also help us identify any anomalies (inaccuracies) in the measurements you have given us.


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