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*Sample* Emma Dress in Regency Tartan

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*Sample pieces are non-refundable*

“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition.” The Emma Dress is made from our exclusive Regency Tartan, it has a high waist with built in non-wired bodice, a hidden embroidered Lovers Eye and is cut on the bias for ultimate swirling when dancing all night.

Emma is made from 100% Tencel and features a hidden pink embroidered Lovers Eye. Can be paired with the Darcy Blouse in Regency Tartan for a day to night look.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife” could be the most famous line ever written in English Literature and it’s legacy has inspired this collection. Our Spring Summer prints reflect a rose-tinted frolic through the English Countryside inspired by Regency high society’s outdoor pursuits of the day, imbued with a celebration of nature in line with our renewed appreciation of the natural world. Explore the scandal and pleasure of Vauxhall Gardens, take a leisurely stroll through the Maze Gardens, maybe even admire some of the County Seats of a certain dashing eligible bachelor. Shapes are formed from our own interpretation of Gentleman’s riding coats, tea-dresses worn with Spencer Jackets for picnics at Box Hill and what we like to think of as a female dandy of the time with “superb self-confidence.”

  • Ethically Made

    Made by hand in an ethical and sustainable way by skilled artisans and independent seamstresses

  • Made from sustainably sourced materials

    The materials used are ethically and sustainably sourced locally

  • Unique Limited edition pieces

    Exclusive pieces and prints all designed by Olivia in limited quantites

OA Care Guide

As printed onto the care labels stitched into OA garments, I strongly recommend to dry clean your beautiful new additions. As these pieces are all handmade by a small factory or an independent seamstress, in an ethical and sustainable way they are not processed with harmful chemicals and washed, and then rewashed like fast fashion brands. 

If your piece has an alternative fabric - like a bright white collar on a purple dress then I would definitely advise to dry clean or spot clean to avoid colours bleeding into the collar. If a garment absolutely has to be washed then add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle or one-half cup salt to the wash to help hold in colors. Use color-catcher sheets, which trap extraneous dyes during the wash cycle to prevent bleeding. Digital printed garments' colour does not usually run, however, the lining of the garment may run. Please do not scrub your pieces as this can cause damage to the surface.

When possible it is always kinder to steam garments rather than ironing them. Steaming removes creases by relaxing the fibres of the fabric. Ironing, on the other hand, uses the heat of the metal base and weight to compress the fibres. The compression of fibres over time can cause irreversible damage and shorten the life of the garment.

Care Advice for Corduroy and Needlecord Fabrics

I recommend to spot clean Corduroy when and as needed, I strongly recommend you to dry clean OA garments, but if a full wash is required here is some care advice;

If possible, a gentle hand wash would be best on a very low temperature. Do not scrub the fabric as this will destroy the pile. On high heat corduroy tends to shrink and the dye can run. I would advise where possible to only dry clean. 

To revive the ‘pile’ (the textured fluffiness of the corduroy) I would recommend steaming the corduroy. This maintains the fluffiness of the corduroy. DO NOT iron corduroy on either side of the fabric – this flattens the texture and can damage it. The needlecord I have chosen works best with steaming and is the perfect weight to prevent too many creases.

Cleaning Guide

  • Dry Clean Only
  • Steam Rather Than Iron
  • Don't Tumble Dry
  • Spot Cleaning Advised - Do Not Scrub

Size chart

Size
Bust XS
Waist XS
Hips XS
Size 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26
Bust 87 97 108 120 131
Waist 70 80 92 104 114
Hips 95 105 115 127 137

* Sizes are UK sizes and expressed in CM. As a lot of my pieces are floaty in style and generous in sizing these size guides are just approximate average measurements as sizing can change depending on the style of the garment. Each garment depending on style may have different fits to the measurements above, please contact me for specific measurements. Please contact me for more sizing details if you are unsure about your size.