Smocked Bodice Midi Dress with Smocked Back Panel in Crepe

Smocked Bodice Midi Dress with Smocked Back Panel in Crepe

This Smocked Bodice Midi Dress with Smocked Back Panel in Crepe is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Crepe body, Halter neckline, sleeveless and a knee 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 Crepe, the cloth behaves like this: a matte, slightly pebbled surface that hides creases well. 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 — Smocked Bodice cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
• Neckline — Halter, finished clean on the inside so it holds its line after washing.
• Sleeve — Sleeveless, graded across the full size set so armhole depth stays proportional.
• Detail — Smocked Back Panel, placed to specification and costed per position.
• Length — Knee Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
• Colourway — Lilac Mist, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification

Fabric Notes

We source Crepe 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 knee 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 Smocked Bodice holds its shape best with 3% elastane in the shell; for midi 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 Lilac Mist plus trims and hardware sourced to match
3. Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
4. First prototype in Crepe with the Smocked Back Panel 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. Custom Button and finishing under in-line inspection
8. Final AQL 2.5 inspection, pressing and packing to your barcode specification

Styling & Occasions

Built for Holiday Season — rich colour depth and trims that hold their finish. Typical customer profiles for this specification:

• Bridal-party and occasion programmes requiring matched shades across sizes
• Boutique labels building a signature dress silhouette that reorders each season
• Capsule collections where one block is developed across several fabrics
• Private-label sellers needing a reliable size run with consistent grading

Styling: wear it alone with flat sandals for day, or with a structured layer and heels for evening. The midi 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 midi dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

Customisation Options

• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.

FAQ

How do you control colour consistency?

Lab dips are approved before bulk dyeing and the approved reference is kept on file. Bulk shade is checked within the agreed tolerance band against that reference on every repeat order.

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.

Which compliance documents can you provide?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation and third-party test reports for the relevant market, including REACH and CPSIA declarations when needed.

What files do you need for prints and embroidery?

Vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF) gives the cleanest result. For raster artwork please supply 300 dpi at final print size. Embroidery is digitised in-house and we return a sew-out photo for approval.

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.

Start Your Order

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