Linen midi dress, fit and flare dress, spring dress, flattering dress, garden party dress, slow fashion modest dress, 1950s dress, wedding guest dress
Stunning midi dress for a classic feminine look. Perfect for casual days or dressed up for a summer wedding.
The 'Sadie' is an extremely versatile and easy-to-wear dress. It can take you from wedding guest to a farmer's market. The classic shape never goes out of style, and it is flattering on so many different body types.
This dress features a simple bodice with scoop neckline and (adjustable) spaghetti straps. The full circle skirt adds movement and helps accentuate your waist.
Back zipper closure. Hidden pockets in side seams for a modern practical touch.
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THE INTERNALS:
The dress is not lined, so it allows the natural qualities of linen to shine (keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter). The closure is a concealed back zipper. Hidden pockets.
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THE FABRIC:
Please see the chart in the listing photos above for colour options.
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TIMEFRAME:
This dress takes us approximately 3-4 weeks to make in your choice of size and colour.
Shipping is via Express Post with tracking (where available; otherwise we will use Registered Post with tracking). It takes approximately one week to USA, Canada, Europe, but please allow more time for special locations such as Australia/NZ, Asia, South America, Israel, Middle East and Africa.
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SIZING:
Please consult the size chart in the listing photo above.
Standard length is 30" from waist to hem.
If your measurements differ greatly from the size chart, we recommend getting a custom dress using your specific measurements.
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CUSTOM-MADE / MEASUREMENTS:
A custom-made piece will be made to your specified measurements. You should choose this option if you need a longer or shorter length or different proportions or details.
Please watch our self-measurement instruction videos here, to ensure you are providing measurements accurate to how we need them:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7wznwpxb5h38rph/AADI-IlqNhboZsjYeRoXlxmfa?dl=0
Bust
If you plan to wear a bra with your dress, please wear this bra when taking your measurement. If you will be going without a bra, or opting for built in boning and bust cups, then please wear an unpadded lightly supportive bra only when taking your measurements. You will wrap the tape around your bust and around your back at the level of the widest part of your bust.
Waist
For most dresses and tops, this will be your natural waist (the narrowest point of your midriff). However, if you want a more empire waist style, you can specify exactly where you want the waistline of your dress to sit. Please remember that all other measurements that reference 'waist' will refer to this point- either the natural waist or whatever you have chosen. Simply wrap the tape around your body at this point- the natural waist or the waist level of your choosing. If you want a fitted style, make this a tight measurement, but ensure you can still move and breathe, or you may not be able to close your zipper!
Shoulder
Take this from the back. From the upper outer tip of one shoulder, run the tape across the top of the back in a straight line, to the upper outer tip of the other shoulder. This measurement should not take in any of the arm.
Shoulder to bust
From the level of the shoulder in the front, at about the mid clavicular line (directly above the nipple) run the tape straight down the bust to the level at which you took your bust measurement.
Shoulder to waist
From the level of the shoulder in the front, at about the mid clavicular line (directly above the nipple) run the tape straight down over the bust to the level at which you took your waist measurement. This should take in the full scope of the bust, to ensure we are allowing space in the area.
Waist to hips
From the level at which you took your waist measurement, in a straight line down your front, to the level at which you took your hip measurement.
Length: From the waist level (taken above) let the tape hang down to where you want the dress to end. Remember to allow for it to go over your curves!
Armscye: the 'arm hole' - wrap the measuring tape around your shoulder and underarm, allowing room for comfortable range of motion. You can also take this measurement off a comfortable top you have. Remember that if it is too tight, it may pinch you or be uncomfortable, while too wide could mean gaping, or showing undergarments.
Bicep: wrap the tape around the widest part of your upper arm.
Sleeve length: from the tip of the shoulder with a relaxed arm, measure down to where the sleeve will end.
Sleeve opening: Measure the circumference of the sleeve opening, whether at the wrist or elsewhere on your arm, allowing enough space for your hand to go through, and a comfortable range of motion.
Front neckline depth: From the centre of your shoulder line, in line with the height of your shoulders (for some this will be the notch between the collar bones; for others this will be on their neck), measure a straight line down your chest to where you want the front scoop neckline to plunge to.
Back neckline depth: From the base of the neck (at shoulder line), measure a straight line down to where the back depth should end. If you intend to wear a bra with your dress, you may like to ensure that the back depth covers the back bra strap.
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