Midi Dress with Balloon Sleeve and Front Pleats in Seersucker

Midi Dress with Balloon Sleeve and Front Pleats in Seersucker

This Midi Dress with Balloon Sleeve and Front Pleats in Seersucker is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Seersucker body, Square Neck neckline, balloon sleeve 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 Seersucker, the cloth behaves like this: puckered weave that lifts off the skin in humid weather. 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 — Trapeze cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
• Neckline — Square Neck, finished clean on the inside so it holds its line after washing.
• Sleeve — Balloon Sleeve, graded across the full size set so armhole depth stays proportional.
• Detail — Front Pleats, placed to specification and costed per position.
• Length — Knee Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
• Colourway — Coral Peach, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification

Fabric Notes

We source Seersucker 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 Trapeze 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 Coral Peach plus trims and hardware sourced to match
3. Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
4. First prototype in Seersucker with the Front Pleats 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. Contrast Stitching and finishing under in-line inspection
8. Final AQL 2.5 inspection, pressing and packing to your barcode specification

Styling & Occasions

Built for Bridesmaid Party — consistent shade across a size set for group photography. Typical customer profiles for this specification:

• Capsule collections where one block is developed across several fabrics
• Bridal-party and occasion programmes requiring matched shades across sizes
• Private-label sellers needing a reliable size run with consistent grading
• Retail chains covering a core colour plus two seasonal shades

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

• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Seersucker, quoted per position and per colour.

FAQ

Which compliance documents can you provide?

We can arrange WRAP 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 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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

This dress programme starts at 150 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.

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.

Start Your Order

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