Specialty Dress Price Guide:
Depending on the style of dress you desire, prices may vary drastically. Below is an overall summary of the prices with style and fabric combinations. The total breakdown of your dress is as follows:
Initial design consultation: . . . Complimentary
Second consultation for measurements: . . . Deposit
(for muslin and pattern)
One-of-a-kind pattern: . . . . . . $ 75-$750
(depending on complexity)
Fabric: To be purchased by you. Depending on your fabric could
be as low as $30 or as much as a few thousand for
hand made laces.
LEVEL: DESCRIPTION: COST:
1 Basic dresses and skirts. A-lines, shifts, sleeveless
(with or without straps). No collars.
Fabrics: Cottons, poly, wool. $345-$490
2 Basic dress with additional detail- scarf, sash, flower,
bow. Above styles with the addition of collared halter
styles. Above fabrics with the addition of shantungs
and taffetas. $ 500-$700
3 Above dress style with the addition of longer gowns,
gathers and bubbled skirts. Above fabrics with the
addition of satins. $ 720-$1,025
4 Above styles with bias cuts, pockets, pleats (up to 5)
or sleeves. Above fabrics with the addition of non-stretch velvets. $ 1,050-$1,725
5 Above styles plus scalloped edges, ruching, godets,
and pleats (5-10). Above fabrics with the addition
of suede and leather. $ 1,800-$2,900
6 Above styles plus rows of buttons (bridal), boning,
basic trims (lace, beading, ribbon, feathers.
Above fabrics plus crepe-backed satin, stretch velvets
and jerseys. $ 3,000-4,175
7 Above styles plus cascading ruffles, non-traditional
seams, full skirts requiring netting or 2-piece styles
(matching jacket) Above fabrics with the addition
of silks. $ 4,250-$5,550
8 Above styles with the addition of corseted styles.
Above fabrics with the addition of georgettes. $ 5,600-$7,000
9 Above styles with the addition of all-over ruffles,
pin-tucks or pleats. Above fabric with the addition
of chiffons. $ 7,050-$8,400
10 Anything goes. $8,500 up
Extras:
Matching headband: $ 35
Matching wrap: $ 125
Matching cape: $ 185
Matching jacket: (short) $ 375
(long) $ 575
Additional sashes or scarves: $ 35
Matching bag: (1 of 3 styles) $ 125
*All-over trim (defined as 50% or more of bodice or skirt covered with beads, lace, sequins, feathers etc.) not included in above designs. Additional cost of $300- $6000 for all-over trim.
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