Shirt Dress in Cupro with Ruffle Strap and Corset Lacing Back
This Shirt Dress in Cupro with Ruffle Strap and Corset Lacing Back is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Cupro body, Surplice Wrap Front neckline, ruffle strap and a tea 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 Cupro, the cloth behaves like this: silk-like drape from regenerated cotton linter, static-free. 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 — Bodycon cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
- Neckline — Surplice Wrap Front, 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 — Corset Lacing Back, placed to specification and costed per position.
- Length — Tea Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
- Colourway — Terracotta, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification
| Product | Shirt Dress |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Cupro |
| Silhouette | Bodycon |
| Neckline | Surplice Wrap Front |
| Sleeve | Ruffle Strap |
| Feature detail | Corset Lacing Back |
| Length | Tea Length |
| Fabric weight | 220-260 gsm |
| Lining | Full lining in matched tone |
| Closure | Back invisible zip |
| Colourway | Terracotta |
| Season | Autumn / Winter |
| Size range | XS-XXL plus size set |
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style per colourway |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Fabric Notes
We source Cupro 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 tea 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.
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84 | 64 | 90 | 127 |
| S | 88 | 68 | 94 | 125 |
| M | 92 | 72 | 98 | 125 |
| L | 96 | 76 | 102 | 127 |
| XL | 100 | 80 | 106 | 124 |
| 2XL | 104 | 84 | 110 | 126 |
| 3XL | 108 | 88 | 114 | 124 |
Fit notes: the Bodycon holds its shape best with 3% elastane in the shell; for shirt 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
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation against your target price
- Lab dips for Terracotta plus trims and hardware sourced to match
- Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
- First prototype in Cupro with the Corset Lacing Back detail applied
- Fit session, revision, then a pre-production sample in bulk fabric
- Bulk cutting with marker efficiency controlled to limit shade variation
- Tonal Embroidery and finishing under in-line inspection
- Final AQL 2.5 inspection, pressing and packing to your barcode specification

Styling & Occasions
Built for Garden Party — light colours and breathable cloth for outdoor hours. Typical customer profiles for this specification:
- Resort and cruise collections where crease recovery matters more than weight
- Capsule collections where one block is developed across several fabrics
- Retail chains covering a core colour plus two seasonal shades
- Boutique labels building a signature dress silhouette that reorders each season
Styling: wear it alone with flat sandals for day, or with a structured layer and heels for evening. The shirt 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 shirt dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
Customisation Options
- Laser Cutting — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start Your Order
Send us your tech pack or a reference photo — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.







