Each style suits different occasions and body types
Size range: Custom Price at time of publish: Varies Birdy Grey Gloria Dress When understated elegance meets old Hollywood glam, you get the Gloria dress
Designed with a strapless neckline and elasticated edge, it stays securely in place while maintaining a clean, minimal frame
All that said, if youre doing cocktail attire correctly, its one of the few dress codes where your shoes wont be the first thing people notice
The QC points I always check first Sleeve opening measurement on sizes M and XL Armhole seam stretch and seam allowance consistency Neckline wave or rolling, especially in knit Side seam twist, often from grain issues Hem level after hanging 24 hours for drapey fabrics Inline QC checklist I use on the line First 10 pcs: sleeve + armhole + neckline check Every hour: hem measurement on random sizes Every bundle: seam puckering check under strong light Before packing: stain, shade, and pressing check Sampling tests that prevent returns Raise arms test: bodice should not ride up hard Sit test: skirt should not pull at waist seam Flash test: light colors should not go sheer Wash test: measure shrinkage and seam twist Puff-Sleeve A-Line Dress Many buyers love the puff-sleeve look, but the first sample often fails
