Fabrics/ Fit Flashcards
Silk Mikado
- 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.
Silk
Lays on the body
Crepe
Hugs and has stretch
Full on crepe = REALLy hugs body and has more structure
*No slit - changes the fit
Godet (Go-day)
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
Big lines on dress =
Heavier seems
Hem + Heaviness of dress
Can lose weight (heaviness) when dress is hemmed
Buttons added + Tailor
Tailor can take extra fabric from hem and wrap buttons to add
Alexandra Grecco dress feel
Light and buttery
A-Line
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
Pale Brides
Blush color undertones look great on pale brides. Rue De Siene can switch mesh fabrics
Bust
Across fullest part of the bust, usually over the nipple
Underbust
Usually where the bra strap sits, just under the bust + across the upper rib cage
Waist
around smallest part of the waist
Low Hip
around the fullest part of the low hip
Bicep
for the dress with a sleeve of any kind, take a bicep measurement, around the largest part of the bicep
Flora Brides
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
Taking Measurements tips
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
Important sizing note
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.
Bride between sizes
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”
Dresses with boning, a bustier, or corset
Always allow for more room as corseted + bustier gowns do not have any stretch or give
Brides with larger bust that are purchasing a dress without cups
Size up to account for more room to add support into the gown
Alexandra Grecco fit
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
Alena Leena fit
Historically, has been easier as a boutique to size up since more of their dresses have boning, cups, and/or bustiers
Bustier
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
Corset
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
Rue De Siene Fit
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)
Hera Couture fit
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.
Rime Arodaky Split Sizing
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
Lihi Hod // Dreams Couture split sizing
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
Kyha // Chosen by Kyha Split Sizing
Can split between bust/ waist/ low hop. Must be within one size of each other.
$299 WS Fee
Alena Leena Split Sizing
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
Alexandra Grecco Split Size
Can split between bust/ waist/ low hip. Can do two or three ways.
Additional fee: $400 two ways; $500 3 ways
Rue De Cen Split Size
Does NOT offer split size, must order according to largest measurement
Jane Hill Split Size
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
Flora Split Size
Can split between bust/ waist/ low hip.
No additional fee
Hera Couture Split Size
Can split between bust/ low hip (AKA between bodice and skirt)
Additional fee: $350
