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Custom Ordering Information and How to Take Your Measurements Correctly!
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The following is the information we need in order to get your custom made item to you quickly, plus the measurement info we need if you are purchasing an item that includes custom fitting.

In order to prepare your measurement info, please 1) read through the instructions here before starting 2) get a helper, a measuring tape, something narrow to tie around your waist and the correct bra as described. 3) Then go through the measurements and fill them in. An error of even 1/2 inch can make a difference, so please take the time to do it correctly. But don't be scared, just be careful. Everything you need is explained here.

After you submit this form to us, we will review it and email you with your total and payment options. (You may start your dress with just a deposit.)

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CHANGES TO THE SIZE (OR DEADLINE) INFORMATION AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE ORDER!!! This really confuses us and can lead to errors!

Required fields are marked with an *
 
* Enter your full name: *
What is your eBay name, or handle?:
* We need your email address: * Please double check that!

* What is the shipping address?:

IMPORTANT! This needs to be a daytime address where someone is available to receive the package!

 * P.O. boxes create a lot of problems. Please try not to use them. They will cause shipping delays.
Country:
* Please give us a daytime phone number the delivery guys can use if need be!:

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How did you hear about us?:
* Please state the style name: *
* Please state the fabric style number (as shown on website fabric choices): *
Are you purchasing this for a special event?
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Please enter the type of event
What is the date of your event?
What is the date by which you need to receive this item (in order to alter if necessary, to buy shoes, etc.)

Please state here any accessories you would like such as a matching bolero, fan or stole. Find those choices on our website in the Catalog of Styles, listed as "Accessories".
Also mention if you are interested in contrasting trim, sequins, etc.
Then just include any other information you would like us to have. Thanks!
Sizing and fitting Section

Please fill in the following only if you are ordering a garment that requires custom-fitting.

Do not pull the tape tight anywhere! Do not order the dress smaller because you like your clothing tight! Do not "add a finger" inside the measuring tape. Just be as accurate as possible.

Ours is a snug fit. Specify in the information box above if you would like the dress cut just a bit more loosely rather than altering your measurements.

Once you have taken 15 minutes or so to put this measurement information together, we keep it on file for you. You only have to do it once.


From then on, you have a dressmaker of Hollywood caliber standing by with some great hard-to-find vintage styles, and all you have to do is contact us to get a dress with a personal *movie star* fit, without the Hollywood price! ( We say this to encourage you to take the 15 minutes needed to carefully assemble the measurement info!)
Your height :
Your bra size, including the cup size :
Around your bust at widest point, as seen in diagram. Your bra size is not the same as your bust measurement!
(Please wear a classic bra for this measurement; not padded, push-up, wonder, minimizer or athletic.)
Around your rib cage, just under your bust, as seen in diagram
Around your midriff, approximately half-way between the underbust and the waist

Waist measurement:

Your waist measurement is not the same as your pants waist! Pants are virtually always worn a bit below your natural waist.

 
Your back- neck- to- waist measurement is shown in the below information.
Note: If you do not think you are short-waisted or long-waisted and find this measurement confusing, PLEASE CHOOSE from the measurements shown below ("Petite", "Average", etc.)

Petite
Back waist length is 14 1/2”
This will generally fit gals 5” to 5”3” (or 5’4”, if “short- waisted”).

Measuring is the only accurate way to determine this.

It is not a measurement you can do by yourself; you will need a helper.

Or, you can choose, using this chart, based on your height.

Average
Back waist length is 15 1/2”
This is the standard back waist length your would find in an off the rack garment.
The average American woman is 5’4“, but this will generally fit a woman up to
about 5’7”, unless she is “long-waisted”.

Measuring is the only accurate way to determine this.

It is not a measurement you can do by yourself; you will need a helper.

Or, you can choose, using this chart, based on your height.

Tall
Back waist length is 16 1/2”
This will generally fit gals 5”7 to 5”9 unless long- or short-waisted.

Measuring is the only accurate way to determine this.

It is not a measurement you can do by yourself; you will need a helper.

Or, you can choose, using this chart, based on your height.

X-Tall/Long-Waisted
Back waist length is 17 1/2”

This will generally fit gals over 5' 8" who are long-waisted, or very tall gals.

Measuring is the only accurate way to determine this.

This is not a measurement you can do by yourself; you will need a helper.

Or, you can choose, using this chart, based on your height.
   
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(Use the above charts or:) HOW TO DO YOUR OWN BACK TO WAIST MEASUREMENT :

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Please do not attempt to lower our placement of the waist seam of your dress by specifying a longer back-waist measurement than what is anatomically accurate for you. That will cause the dress to bunch unattractively at your waist. Instead, if you would like a dropped waist on your dress, consult with us about which styles are suitable for dropped-waists, before ordering.
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Now! Enter your "Back to Waist Length"!

Does the Back to Waist measurement you entered contradict the size charts and height parameters stated above?  If so, please re-measure.

 

 

Tie a string around your waist (or even better- a piece of narrow elastic!) to help in being sure where your waist is in the back. Even professionals use a string to ascertain this; they don't guess. So please take your time- getting this measurement correct makes a big difference in quality of fit. You cannot physically do this measurement by yourself- you need a helper. Be sure you are standing straight and normally.

 
Your hips/derriere/thighs at widest point

***You will know you have done this measurement correctly if the tape measure will go up and down freely from the point you have identified as "the widest point".

Desired length of skirt, measuring from center back waist straight down to finished length.

(A good standard length for skirts from this era is about 29.5 inches.)

If you order a skirt 27" or less, please write on this form that you want your skirt extra short so we know it is not a typographical error.

To adjust for height we will be happy to make your skirt up to 32" long. For skirts long than this there is a small extra charge.

Once we receive this order request, we will get back to you with a price quote, info about fabric availability, etc. Thanks!
 

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We accept personal checks, money orders, credit cards, Pay"pal" and Google Checkout.

After we have received your order, we will send you the total price which will be subject to your approval. We will also send you the details via email regarding how to complete your payment method of choice.

 

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