Details
The dresses shown in this listing are in stock and ready to ship. You will find more size and colour options in the made-to-order listing HERE. Made to order dresses ship 1-3 weeks after receiving your order.
The Easy Dress does its name proud. Unlike many other Layercakes, it comes in just one length and two sizes. If you are familiar with the Step Top and the Gansey, then use your choice of size in those garments to inform you about the fit of the Easy Dress. If in doubt, consult the Fit Guide (just click the tab below these product details). In terms of length, the Easy Dress matches the Petite dress length (39.5in measured from the shoulder down to the bottom hem). That's knee-length if you are on the tall side, down to calf-length if you are of a shorter stature. If you want to see the Easy Dress styled with the rest of the collection, watch Ep. 121 of the Slow Wardrobe podcast on YouTube to see it in motion and hear the story behind it.
Note: the model in the pictures is 5'10", UK size 18 and wearing the size Large
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.
Easy Dress
This dress is 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 their dimensions.
| Size |
Underarm* cm / in |
Armhole depth* cm / in |
Hips* cm / in |
Length front** cm / in |
Length back** cm / in |
| Small | 74 / 29 | 33 / 13 | 74 / 29 | 100 / 39.5 | 100 / 39.5 |
| Large | 84 / 33 | 37 / 14.5 | 84 - 33 | 100 / 39.5 | 100 / 39.5 |
S* measured with garment lying flat, so double this measurement for circumference
** measured from top of shoulder
Custom sizes
We do everything we can to be truly size-inclusive. We can highly individualise your Layercake, 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.