Description

Elora Collar – Vintage Collar Party Dress

Bring vintage elegance into your wardrobe with the Elora Collar – Vintage Collar Party Dress, a sophisticated midi dress designed with classic tailoring and refined Indian embroidery.

The dress features a beautifully structured vintage pointed collar, delicately decorated with embroidery, creating a distinctive and elegant neckline. The fitted bodice follows the body’s shape gracefully before transitioning into a defined waist seam and a beautifully flared midi skirt.

The elbow-length sleeves are finished with matching embroidered cuffs, giving the design a coordinated and luxurious appearance. The pleated skirt provides graceful movement while maintaining the structured vintage silhouette.

Design Features

• Structured vintage embroidered collar
• Fitted and shaped bodice
• Defined waist seam
• Flared midi skirt with elegant pleats
• Elbow-length sleeves
• Decorative Indian embroidery on collar and cuffs
• Matching embroidered hem border
• Concealed back zipper
• Fully lined construction
• Elegant vintage-inspired silhouette
• Suitable for custom tailoring
• Available from XS to 3XL

Perfect For

The Elora Collar dress is suitable for:

• Party wear
• Birthday celebrations
• Festive occasions
• Family functions
• Evening gatherings
• Dinner parties
• Cultural events
• Boutique collections
• Designer dress collections
• Special occasions
• Elegant casual outings

Recommended Fabrics

This design works beautifully with fabrics that provide structure while maintaining graceful movement.

Recommended fabrics:

• Silk Blend
• Taffeta
• Satin
• Chanderi
• Crepe
• Linen Blend
• Banarasi – light to medium weight
• Cotton Satin

For the best vintage appearance, choose a medium-weight fabric with good body and elegant drape.

SIZE CHART – INCHES

Note: Dress length can be customized according to the customer’s requirement.

FABRIC REQUIREMENT – 44″ WIDTH

Fabric note: Additional fabric may be required for directional prints, large motifs, extensive embroidery or special pattern placement.

STITCHING & TAILORING DETAILS

For a professional finish:

1. Use suitable sharp needles for the selected fabric.
2. Apply lightweight interfacing to the collar and cuffs.
3. Stay-stitch the neckline and armholes.
4. Maintain accurate waist-seam matching.
5. Press every seam during construction.
6. Use a concealed zipper at the back.
7. Add stay tape to the shoulders where required.
8. Stitch the skirt pleats evenly before attaching the skirt to the bodice.
9. Finish embroidery edges carefully.
10. Steam press the completed dress to set the collar, waist and skirt pleats.

FABRIC CUTTING GUIDE

Recommended major pattern pieces include:

• Front bodice – cut 2
• Back bodice – cut 2
• Side bodice panels – according to pattern
• Front skirt – according to pleated pattern
• Back skirt – according to pattern
• Sleeves – cut 2
• Collar – cut 2
• Cuffs – according to required embroidered width
• Matching lining pieces
• Optional waist/seam binding pieces

Use approximately 1″ seam allowance, or adjust according to the tailoring method being used.

Always prepare a paper pattern and make one test garment before bulk production.

CUSTOMIZATION

The Elora Collar dress can be customized according to customer requirements.

Customization options may include:

• Dress length
• Sleeve length
• Collar design
• Embroidery pattern
• Embroidery color
• Fabric selection
• Skirt flare
• Waist fitting
• Back zipper placement
• Lining
• Decorative borders

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow the care instructions of the selected fabric.
• Dry cleaning is recommended for delicate silk, embroidery and embellished fabrics.
• Avoid harsh detergents on embroidered areas.
• Store on a padded hanger.
• Keep embroidery away from rough surfaces.
• Steam or press from the reverse side when appropriate.