Mini Length Winter Dress for Garden Party: Tiered in French Linen
This Mini Length Winter Dress for Garden Party: Tiered in French Linen is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — French Linen body, High Neck neckline, ruffle strap and a mini 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 French Linen, the cloth behaves like this: breathable with a crisp hand that softens with every wash. 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 — Tiered cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
- Neckline — High Neck, 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 — Hidden Side Pockets, placed to specification and costed per position.
- Length — Mini Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
- Colourway — Soft Black, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification
| Product | Winter Dress |
|---|---|
| Fabric | French Linen |
| Silhouette | Tiered |
| Neckline | High Neck |
| Sleeve | Ruffle Strap |
| Feature detail | Hidden Side Pockets |
| Length | Mini Length |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Lining | Full lining in matched tone |
| Closure | Wrap tie closure |
| Colourway | Soft Black |
| Season | Spring / Summer |
| Size range | XS-XXL plus size set |
| MOQ | 80 pieces per style per colourway |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
Fabric Notes
We source French Linen 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 mini 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 | 86 | 66 | 92 | 87 |
| S | 90 | 70 | 96 | 86 |
| M | 94 | 74 | 100 | 87 |
| L | 98 | 78 | 104 | 87 |
| XL | 102 | 82 | 108 | 89 |
| 2XL | 106 | 86 | 112 | 87 |
| 3XL | 110 | 90 | 116 | 89 |
Fit notes: the Tiered holds its shape best with 5% elastane in the shell; for winter 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 Soft Black plus trims and hardware sourced to match
- Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
- First prototype in French Linen with the Hidden Side Pockets detail applied
- Fit session, revision, then a pre-production sample in bulk fabric
- Bulk cutting with marker efficiency controlled to limit shade variation
- Woven Label 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
- Private-label sellers needing a reliable size run with consistent grading
- 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 winter 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 winter dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
Customisation Options
- Garment Dyeing — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on French Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype in French Linen is typically ready 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed. Revisions add roughly 3 days each, and we send fit photos at every stage.
What is the minimum order quantity?
This dress programme starts at 80 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 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 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
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build this dress programme around those three numbers.







