Layercake Summer Linen Love Dress
Regular price £219.00 Layercake sizes run from 0 - UK8-12 to 3 - UK 22-26 (0-3 = US6-22)
So PLEASE check your measurements against our sizes before you order.
The picture showing the models is to illustrate fit (not fabrics), the models ranging from 5'3" to 5'9" wearing sizes 0R to 2L.
Details
The Love Dress has a similar silhouette to the Tulip Dress and the Smock (a slight balloon-shape to the skirt) but with the addition of sleeves! Like most Layercakes, the Love Dress has large pockets and is made of medium-weight or sturdy, hard-wearing linen that both age beautifully and will serve you for years. The shape of the sleeves allows you to wear the Love Dress as an over-piece, by itself or as an underpinning to a list of sleeveless Layercakes.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE HOW TO ORDER YOUR COLOUR CHOICE
Two different weights...
The Love Dresses come in 2 different linen weights: this is the listing for the medium weight Linen. For the heavier-weight look HERE.
New length
The Love Dress now comes in three lengths:
- Petite (identical to the Petite length Tulip Dress): 39.5in (100cm)
- Regular (which is identical to the Regular length Tulip Dress): 44.5in (113cm)
- Long (identical to the Long length Tulip Dress): 50in (127cm)
A note about lengths
When we introduce a new length, we do not just add or take away some fabric at the bottom of the garment. We change the proportions of the garment throughout. So a shorter version will suit a shorter frame at every point, same for a longer one. Example: if you usually order a regular length dress and would like to try the Petite, then it will fit you fine but you will notice that e.g. the pockets will hit you a bit higher on your hips.
How to select your pre-order colour choice:
Pick a colour from the big picture with the list of names and swatches.
- Select MC "my choice" in the colour list to see the large colour grid and amke your selection
- Choose your size and length, then "add to bag"
- On the Bag pop-up, type the colour of your choice in the "ORDER NOTE" field directly below your Bag content.
- Check out as usual (remember to enter your loyalty code in the DISCOUNT CODE OR GIFT CARD field on the check out page as I cannot award discounts after you have placed your order).
If a certain fabric/size shows the "add to bag" option, then there are 2 possibilities:
1. We have some ready-made in stock (shown directly above the "add to bag" button).
2. It is a pre-order, i.e. we have to make it for you. If this is the case, you will be able to put it in your cart and order it, and you'll realise that we won't be able to ship immediately (pre-orders usually take between 2-4 weeks, up to 6 weeks during very busy times like Oct-Nov)
PLEASE NOTE: standard-sized made to order garments CAN be returned for a refund!
If you need an outfit for a special occasion, please contact me BEFORE placing your order to ensure it can be made and shipped to reach you in time.
If we have run out of stock AND fabric, it will show as "No longer available" and you will not be able to add it to your cart, it truly is all gone.
The Slow Wardrobe sizes
We follow our own sizing system, recognising that the traditional system of "ladies dress-sizes" does not account for body shape and height. See how The Slow Wardrobe sizes relate to body measurements HERE.
Love Dress
4 sizes and two lengths, designed to fit a very wide range of sizes and heights, from a UK size 10 to 28. Check these garment measurements to give you an idea of the fit for each size. NOTE: length measurements are taken from the top of the shoulder straight down to the bottom hem.
| Size |
Underarm cm / in |
Waist cm / in |
Hips cm / in |
Petite length cm / in |
Regular length cm / in |
Long Length cm / in |
| 0 | 110 / 43 | 112 / 44 | 134 / 53 | 100 / 39.5 | 113 / 44.5 | 127 / 50 |
| 1 | 122 / 48 | 120 / 47 | 150 / 59 | 100 / 39.5 | 113 / 44.5 | 127 / 50 |
| 2 | 134 / 53 | 142 / 56 | 166 / 65 | 100 / 39.5 | 113 / 44.5 | 127 / 50 |
| 3 | 146 / 58 | 155 / 61 | 184 / 72 | 100 / 39.5 | 113 / 44.5 | 127 / 50 |
Custom sizes
We do everything we can to be truly size-inclusive. We can highly individualise your garment, by adapting the standard fit and/or choosing a non-standard fabric/colour.
Find out more about this service HERE.
Linen Care & Washing Instructions
Every Layercake has washing labels sewn into them, usually in the left side-seam. All our linen is pre-shrunk, unless stated otherwise and can be machine-washed at 40º C and either line-dried or machine-dried. If you machine-dry them, take them out of the dryer as soon as it finishes and hang them up straightaway, then you will not have to iron them.
Our Linen
Linen is one of the world's strongest textiles and most sustainable fashion choices, creating zero waste as every part of the plant is used (for textiles and food). Our linen is all European grown, yarn-dyed and woven especially for us, then boil-washed to pre-shrink it.
Find out more about our linen.
Wearability
Linen is not only a Summer fabric, it is also a natural insulator, providing warmth when it is needed and offering the perfect base for a layered look, trapping air between the layers to keep you cozy year-round.