BLONDE MODEL IS 5'9, SIZE 4 AND WEARS XS
BRUNETTE MODEL IS 5'5, SIZE 14 AND WEARS L/XL
FIT NOTES/ SIZE GUIDE
If your size is prefaced by 'SMALL', you are narrower on the bottom
XS- 0/2/4/small 6 (great for petite frames)
S/M- 6/8/small10
L/XL- 10/12/14/small16
1X(PLUS) - 16/18/20
This dress has a slightly loose, yet straight cut and can accomodate multiple sizes because of its bodice and adjustable drop sleeves. Sizing is based on the width of dress at chest/hips and the length of the sleeves and dress (which get longer as you size up). A belt can be added (sold separately) if you want to add some structure to this style. If you are between sizes on the chart, you can size down if you want it shorter/less boxy in the body. Keep in mind that this fabric is more airy and fluid, so although the shape is a bit wider than our other styles, it will still drape beautifully. Stay with your true size for maternity if you are in the earlier months, or size up if you are in the end of the final trimester. Based on customer try-ons, petites opted to size down becuase of length. Most stuck to their true size on the chart for the intended slightly relaxed fit.
Standout features:
Drawstring sleeves- can be worn long or pulled up to the desired height by pulling on the strings until the fabric starts to cinch. Tie the bottom (near the gold end pieces) and adjust the ruching along your arms and shoulders for the intended cinched effect. If you feel that the neck is pulling to a more open position, make sure to adjust the drawsting at the neckline to push it back into place.
Zipper- front facing zipper is nursing friendly and can be tucked in at the ends for a 'V' neck effect.
LENGTH/WIDTH GUIDE: Approximate lengths from shoulder to front hem at its shortest point. All measurements are taken when dress is on a flat surface and the sleeves are not cinched. Approximate chest/hips measurements are measured across. Double for complete circumference
GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR MEASUREMENTS:
LENGTHS- Place a measuring tape at the center point of one of your shoulders (Also known as HPS- High Point Shoulder). The '0' (zero) on the tape should be your starting point. Drop the tape and let it hang. It helps to look in a full length mirror to determine the length that suits you (If you prefer above, on or below the knee). For reference, average lengths (depending on your height) fall between 37-41inches on size XS. Since everyone's torso/leg lengths are different (even if two people are the same height), coverage length can never be exact. For all styles, we list the approximate lengths of our dresses measured from HPS. Please check the lengths to see if they work for you.
WIDTHS: Chest- Position the '0' (zero) of the measuring tape underneath one armpit aligning it as much as possible with the center part of your bust. Wrap around the circumference of your chest area until the tape matches point zero from the backside. Keep in mind that knits (stretchy styles) can accommodate widths that are broader than the listed dimensions due to fabric forgiveness, while wovens (fabric with minimal or no stretch) will only 'give' to a certain point. Usually, patterns are adjusted to work for sizing when the fabric is woven.
Hips- Repeat steps for measuring Chest, but start at the widest point of hips.
Arms- Repeat steps for measuring Chest, but start under armpit and measure around biceps. For arm length, measurements on the caftan are taken from the HPS (where the shoulder meets the neckline) down to the end of the sleeve.
XS
Chest: 22.25 inches
Sleeve: 22 inches
Hips: 22.25 inches
Length: 41.5 inches
S/M
Chest: 23.5 inches
Sleeve: 23 inches
Hips: 23 inches
Length: 43 inches
L/XL
Chest: 25.5 inches
Sleeve: 24 inches
Hips: 25.5 inches
Length: 44 inches
1X
Chest: 27.25 inches
Sleeve: 25.5 inches
Hips: 27.25 inches
Length: 45 inches
