Fabrics/ Fit

Question 1

Silk Mikado

Answer 1

• Lihi Hod Dresses
  -Mikado fabrics are a luxurious type of silk that have a heavier weight, therefore a great choice if you want to give structure to a dress, however it keeps you feeling cool and fresh. As silk, Mikado fabrics have a slight shine that makes any garment stand out as it subtly sparkles and glows as the light hits it.

Question 2

Silk

Answer 2

Lays on the body

Question 3

Crepe

Answer 3

Hugs and has stretch

Full on crepe = REALLy hugs body and has more structure

*No slit - changes the fit

Question 4

Godet (Go-day)

Answer 4

a triangular piece of material inserted in a dress, shirt, or glove to make it flared or for ornamentation.

godet point in skirt is a great place for a bustle

Question 5

Big lines on dress =

Answer 5

Heavier seems

Question 6

Hem + Heaviness of dress

Answer 6

Can lose weight (heaviness) when dress is hemmed

Question 7

Buttons added + Tailor

Answer 7

Tailor can take extra fabric from hem and wrap buttons to add

Question 8

Alexandra Grecco dress feel

Answer 8

Light and buttery

Question 9

A-Line

Answer 9

form-fitted in the bodice and flare out at the waistline (through sewing darts) to form a triangle shape like a capital letter A. A-line silhouettes are designed to emphasize a narrow waist, wider hips, and the bust line

Question 10

Pale Brides

Answer 10

Blush color undertones look great on pale brides. Rue De Siene can switch mesh fabrics

Question 11

Bust

Answer 11

Across fullest part of the bust, usually over the nipple

Question 12

Underbust

Answer 12

Usually where the bra strap sits, just under the bust + across the upper rib cage

Question 13

Waist

Answer 13

around smallest part of the waist

Question 14

Low Hip

Answer 14

around the fullest part of the low hip

Question 15

Bicep

Answer 15

for the dress with a sleeve of any kind, take a bicep measurement, around the largest part of the bicep

Question 16

Flora Brides

Answer 16

FLORA requires a few extra measurements + an additional size form (in desktop + laptop folders) to be filled out when submitting an order along with photos of your bride (front, back + side) in our sample. Take these additional measurements when you have a Flora bride

Question 17

Taking Measurements tips

Answer 17

Always make sure to ask your bride to take a deep breath when measuring. You want your measuring tape to be taught, but not so much where they can’t take an unrestricted breath.

Bra and underwear on

Question 18

Important sizing note

Answer 18

Always let your bride know that their dress is made according to a size chart, and not made to measure. This means that dresses will come in fitting comfortingly, but not perfect. Alterations will almost always be necessary.

Question 19

Bride between sizes

Answer 19

If a bride is between sizes, always size up and they can take the gown in where it falls big. We always tell our brides “it’s easier to take a dress in that to let it out 100% of the time”

Question 20

Dresses with boning, a bustier, or corset

Answer 20

Always allow for more room as corseted + bustier gowns do not have any stretch or give

Question 21

Brides with larger bust that are purchasing a dress without cups

Answer 21

Size up to account for more room to add support into the gown

Question 22

Alexandra Grecco fit

Answer 22

Always give more room in the bust - Grecco gowns notoriously need a size up since they have minimal stretch/give. Silk + silk satins in general do not have a ton of stretch either

Question 23

Alena Leena fit

Answer 23

Historically, has been easier as a boutique to size up since more of their dresses have boning, cups, and/or bustiers

Question 24

Bustier

Answer 24

are intended to emphasize a lady’s curves and tend to push the breasts up and together to create cleavage. Often the bustier has cup-shapes built into the top part of the garment to facilitate the definition of the bust, and the curved lines were more desirable than the smooth lines of a corset. The cups resembled the modern day bra, which also is meant to “boost” cleavage.

Corset = to cinch
Bustier = to boost

Question 25

Corset

Answer 25

enhance your figure, following the natural curves of your shape. Creating an illusion of an hourglass figure by lengthening the look of your torso and cinching in your waistline

Question 26

Rue De Siene Fit

Answer 26

Gowns with cups also require a cup size (according to standard bra cup size) - cup sizing chart is available on the portal (certain cup size equivalents are noted)

Question 27

Hera Couture fit

Answer 27

Hera does carry a curve line of som eof her gowns. This usally entails raised neck and backlines in order to allow for more coverage and support. If you do end up ordering a gown for a bride that falls into the Curve Size Chart, message Lauren (email is best) to check if any changes to the gown will be made in the curve size, and confirm with your bride if they want it to be made as samples or with the added changes.

Question 28

Rime Arodaky Split Sizing

Answer 28

Can split between bust/ underbust/ wait/ low hip. Can usually split all four ways if needed, but definitely stay within 2 sizes.

Additional fee: $200

Question 29

Lihi Hod // Dreams Couture split sizing

Answer 29

Can split between bust/ waist/ low hip. Can split with underbust too if needed, but usually not necessary.

Additional fee for Dreams: 10% wholesale cost no additional fee for Couture

Question 30

Kyha // Chosen by Kyha Split Sizing

Answer 30

Can split between bust/ waist/ low hop. Must be within one size of each other.

$299 WS Fee

Question 31

Alena Leena Split Sizing

Answer 31

Can split between bust/underbust/ waist/ low hip. Can also offer split size with a cup size on bustier dresses (EX; UK12 dress split UK10 cup).

No additional fee

Question 32

Alexandra Grecco Split Size

Answer 32

Can split between bust/ waist/ low hip. Can do two or three ways.

Additional fee: $400 two ways; $500 3 ways

Question 33

Rue De Cen Split Size

Answer 33

Does NOT offer split size, must order according to largest measurement

Question 34

Jane Hill Split Size

Answer 34

Cn split, but not one we often offer. Usually better to go standard sizing unless it’s a large difference.

Additional Fee: $200 *Can be dress dependent so check product manuals

Question 35

Flora Split Size

Answer 35

Can split between bust/ waist/ low hip.

No additional fee

Question 36

Hera Couture Split Size

Answer 36

Can split between bust/ low hip (AKA between bodice and skirt)

Additional fee: $350