Plunging cotton shops summer dress / easy boho dress / simple flattering style / wedding guest / ruffle / Elena / bohemian style / vintage dress
Simple feminine dress in striped cotton fabric with plunging neckline, ruffle neck and hem. Summer party or wedding guest style. Can also be made in our super soft linen fabric!
THE 'ELENA' DRESS:
The 'Elena' is an extremely versatile and chic. It can take you from wedding guest to a farmer's market. It takes influence from vintage Mediterranean style.
This dress features a plunging V neck bodice and gathered skirt with a nipped in waist, which accentuates your waist. The ruffles along the neckline and hem add a touch of feminine whimsy. Back zipper closure. Hidden pockets in side seams for a modern practical touch.
NOTE: THE NECKLINE DEPTH IS CUSTOMISABLE ON EVERY SIZE! We know a plunging neckline is not for everyone. Please leave a note of your preferred neckline depth in the notes box at checkout. If you are not sure how to measure this on yourself, please see our guide here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/78261s4m0pm04rl/AAA5OY_OZVBWhPrnICFnj9tha?dl=0
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THE INTERNALS:
Unlined cotton/linen for ultimate breathability and light movement. The closure is a concealed back zipper. Hidden pockets.
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THE FABRIC:
Please see the charts in the listing above for options. We can use any of our linen or cotton fabrics to make this dress.
If you would like swatches, or to have the dress made in a different fabric or color, please contact us!
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TIMEFRAME:
Standard sizes take 3-4 weeks to make.
Custom sizes take 4-6 weeks to make.
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SIZING:
Please consult the size chart in the listing photo above.
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!
Hips
This is not necessarily your hip bones, but the widest part of your lower body. This may be your lower abdomen, your hips, your butt or your thighs. Simply wrap the tape around the widest part of your lower body.
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 shops 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.
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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