Travel Capsule Casual Dress with Ruffle Strap — Sweetheart in Velvet

Travel Capsule Casual Dress with Ruffle Strap — Sweetheart in Velvet

This Travel Capsule Casual Dress with Ruffle Strap — Sweetheart in Velvet is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Velvet body, Sweetheart neckline, ruffle strap and a midi length hem — is written into the tech pack before sampling starts, so the approved sample and the bulk shipment are the same garment.

Built in Velvet, the cloth behaves like this: dense pile with directional shade, cut carefully to control nap. We confirm the fabric lot, run lab dips for your shade and keep a reference swatch against every future order, which is what stops the drift most private-label programmes suffer after the second reorder.

Design Details

• Silhouette — Column cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
• Neckline — Sweetheart, finished clean on the inside so it holds its line after washing.
• Sleeve — Ruffle Strap, graded across the full size set so armhole depth stays proportional.
• Detail — Tiered Ruffle Skirt, placed to specification and costed per position.
• Length — Midi Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
• Colourway — Sage Green, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification

Fabric Notes

We source Velvet against your price target, then confirm weight, shrinkage and hand feel before a metre is cut. Because the bulk lot is reserved at sampling stage, the approved sample reflects what the finished shipment will feel like — not a substitute cloth. Wash-test results for shrinkage and colour fastness are recorded on the first bulk lot and kept as the reference for reorders.

Size & Fit Guide

Measurements below are garment measurements in centimetres with standard ease for midi length. Send us your own block and we grade to it, including height-adjusted lengths and regional size conversions for EU, UK and US charts.

Fit notes: the Column holds its shape best with 2% elastane in the shell; for casual dress we recommend a size-set fit session before grading, so the waist placement sits correctly on the shortest and tallest sizes in the run.

Production Process

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation against your target price
2. Lab dips for Sage Green plus trims and hardware sourced to match
3. Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
4. First prototype in Velvet with the Tiered Ruffle Skirt detail applied
5. Fit session, revision, then a pre-production sample in bulk fabric
6. Bulk cutting with marker efficiency controlled to limit shade variation
7. Tonal Embroidery and finishing under in-line inspection
8. Final AQL 2.5 inspection, pressing and packing to your barcode specification

Styling & Occasions

Built for Travel Capsule — one dress that covers several occasions across a trip. Typical customer profiles for this specification:

• Private-label sellers needing a reliable size run with consistent grading
• Retail chains covering a core colour plus two seasonal shades
• Resort and cruise collections where crease recovery matters more than weight
• Bridal-party and occasion programmes requiring matched shades across sizes

Styling: wear it alone with flat sandals for day, or with a structured layer and heels for evening. The casual dress reads casual or formal depending on the accessories, which is why it sits well in a small capsule range.

Quality Control

Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so casual dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

Customisation Options

• Lace Trim Application — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.

FAQ

How does shipping work?

We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Bulk normally ships by consolidated sea freight, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.

What is the minimum order quantity?

This dress programme starts at 50 pieces per style and colourway. Sizes can be split across a size set, and for a first order we can often mix colourways so you can test demand before committing to one shade.

Can you match my existing size chart?

We frequently work from a client's own block. Send your grade rules and measurements and we grade to them, then produce a size-set sample for confirmation before cutting bulk.

Can you develop my own pattern?

Yes. Send a tech pack, a reference garment or even clear photos, and we will draft the block, grade it across your size set and produce a fit sample before bulk.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype in Velvet is typically ready 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed. Revisions add roughly 3 days each, and we send fit photos at every stage.

Start Your Order

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and receive a written quotation within 48 hours.