Trapeze Mermaid®

Fashion Statement

Perfect for a night out with friends on the town or a casual date night.

Fit

A dress featuring drop-edged shoulders, a drop waistline embedded with high-quality elastic, and beautiful wooden buttons.

The dress has more flare at the hemline than A-line, hitting slightly below the knees. It can be worn with or without strapless or ribbed bodysuits.

A fit that offers a wrinkle-free comfortable fit without compromising your style and softness.

Occasion

Clubbing.

Pubs/Discos.

Office Retreats.

Karaoke Nights.

Casual Evenings.

Casual Friday Office Wear.

Collar

Uplift collar, interlining finished with stiff cotton Buckram to keep collar in the form intended even after multiple washes. 

Neckline

Surplice that wraps forming a cross left V neckline in front to give a sheer look.

Sleeves

Drop shoulder with edged sleeves to match with an uplift collar.

Stuffed with hard cotton Buckram, makes it always looks as good as you do.

Waistline

The low-torso drop waist dress has a waistline seam that falls below the waist giving it a flapper dress look.

Pockets

Invisible vertical pocket bags are attached to the seam on both sides.

Extra room to hide your essentials. 

Nevertheless, who doesn’t love a dress with pockets?

Buttons

4 premium quality handmade wooden buttons having large buttonholes (Brown, Size 28L, Weight 0.0042G).

3 buttons for the dress and 1 extra button come with the pouch for later use.

Buckram

King Fuse hard stuffed cotton for the dress collar, and edged sleeves (White).

Elastic Waistband

Medium elastic tape looms elastic 5 cm (2 inches) on the front of the dress waistline for comfort around the dress that falls below the waist (Black). 

Clothing Box ®

Your first physical interaction with Buttons & Needles is important to us. 

We designed our sturdy clothing boxes to protect your ordered items as well as use them as a souvenir for years to come.

The clothing box comes with tons of freebies.

Branded Boardgame ®

1 Branded Boardgame integrated with the clothing box to enjoy it with friends and foes.

Branded Pouch ®

1 Black velvet pouch tied with Golden strings. The pouch is embroidered with the Buttons & Needles Logo.

Player Buttons

5 unique buttons made of biodegradable wood, and coconut shells. Each button represents a player. 

Rolling Dice

1 rolling dice to enjoy the challenging board game with your friends and family.

Hair Pins

4 anti-slip and rust-resistant bobby hairpins.

We wrap our dresses with bobby hairpins that can be used to stylize your hair.

Guidelines

While, playing you don’t have to wrestle with the printed rules, circulate around it timelessly, or fear spilling coffee on it.

Boardgame rules & guidelines are available online to download as a PDF file format for any smart device. 

History

Georgette fabric made of silk. 

French dressmaker "Georgette de la Plante" introduced Georgette fabric in the early twentieth century. 

It was denoted as a class, dresses were only worn by royal families as they were expensive, and nevertheless, elegant. 

Surface

Georgette is a see-through fabric having a grainy texture that is durable.

Hold

Georgette has a crushed or twisted feel, the sheer comes in both translucent and opaque textures. 

The fabric is a perfect choice for those who love the soft silky yet comfortable look.

Crease

Georgette has tightly twisted yarns used in the weave for a fold appearance but doesn’t hold creases. 

Transparency

The fabric reflects in the room-light, and sunlight gives it a shiny appearance. 

Drape

Georgette is a flowy fabric having a nice structure and drapes beautifully. 

The hemline layered adds dimension to create an eye-catching effect. 

Stretch

Georgette has a low stretchability due to its bounce. 

The fabric weaves have tight yarn twists that prevent stretching. 

Production

Georgette fabric is weaved by alternating between two ends of the right hand with two ends of the left-hand hard twist yarns. 

The production of Georgette is biodegradable, involves sustainable practices, consequently, environmentally-friendly.

Hand Wash

Hand washing is highly recommended.

Avoid the use of bleach or any other harsh chemicals.

Use a mild silk-friendly detergent and fabric conditioner.

Soak it in a tub filled with cold water (no more than 20 minutes), and move it around to let the soap distribute evenly. 

Gently press the dress while still wet to remove excess water and rinse. 

Machine Wash

The dress buttons are sensitive to machine wash.

For their longevity, hand washing is highly recommended over machine wash.

In the case of machine wash, avoid the use of bleach or any other harsh chemicals.

Turn the dress inside out. Use a very gentle detergent and select the delicate cycle.

The water temperature should be cold and the spin is on low. 

Dry Cleaning

In case of spills, dry with wet tissue immediately without rubbing.

Dry cleaning is not required.

Air Drying

Use a flat surface to dry on a clean towel. Avoid drying it in the dryer. 

Use room temperature to dry it. The fabric is sensitive to pressure marks. 

Ironing

The fabric does not wrinkle easily

Iron if required (optional). In the case of ironing, let it completely dry. 

Flip the dress inside out and set the iron to low heat. 

Video

We highly recommend checking out our Size Chart, Size Guide, and Measurement Guide. 

We often face the common problem of which size to choose from while ordering clothes online.

We feel you, thus, we compiled the best possible information to put you at ease.

Measurement Guide

Taking measurements is a fun activity. Ask your mother, aunt, sister, or even bestie to help you order the perfect dress.

All you need is a measurement tape. We highly encourage you to take accurate measurements based on your body size.

The objective is to contribute less to environmental waste and avoid the hassle of returning and waiting periods, particularly during the pandemic.

Shipping Cost

Buttons & Needles offer free shipping within the European Union. 

Due to COVID 19, we reserve the right to vary shipping methods to certain destinations.

Customs, Import Duties, Taxes

Buttons & Needles are not responsible for custom or import duties or any other charges related to it. 

If items are ordered internationally from outside the European Union, customs or import duties, and taxes may be incurred once your items reach their destination.

These charges vary from country to country and must be paid by you. Therefore, we advised you to get in touch with your local customs authorities for further details on costs and procedures.

Furthermore, ordered items may be inspected on arrival at port for customs purposes. Thus, we cannot guarantee that the packaging of your ordered items will be free of signs of tampering.

How does the dress fits compare with other fashion brands? 

We optimized our sizes to better fit your body size and measurements. For example, if your size is XXL, you can order XL from us.

We highly recommend checking out our Size Guide for more information. 

When will you offer additional sizes?

We're collecting customer feedback and keenly listening to the preferences to improve our sizing options.

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What if the dress doesn't fit?

Free returns come with an environmental cost. Don't worry, we do care about you and would offer a free exchange for your first order.

Not sure about your perfect fit? Do not worry check out our Size Guide before ordering.

Where are your dresses manufactured?

The dress that looks great on you has a great background story too. It’s a labor of love, passion, and sheer determination from many individuals. Our garments are manufactured in Lahore, Pakistan. 

Discover more about our operational journey.

Why don’t I have tons of tags on the purchased item(s)? 

We’re glad you did notice. As a fair fashion brand, we looked deep into our packaging design to lose as much infill or mixed materials as we can. 

Explore more about our fair fashion concept. 

Are you available in physical stores?

It’s still pretty much on the cards. But for now, our focus is on the online stores to create awareness about fair fashion, provide stylized dresses, and be a reason for your smile.

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