Custom African Dresses: What to Know Before Ordering a Made-to-Order Outfit

Sometimes the dress you are looking for does not exist on a product page.

You know the colour you want. You have saved a few inspiration photos. You may even know the neckline, sleeve style or silhouette you have in mind.

But finding all those details in one ready-to-wear dress can be difficult.

That is when a custom African dress may be the right option.

What is a custom African dress?

A custom dress is created around your requirements rather than selected entirely from an existing collection.

Depending on the design, you may be able to discuss details such as the outfit type, occasion, colours, fabric, length, sleeves, neckline and embellishments.

You can also provide inspiration images to help communicate the look you have in mind.

Start with your occasion

The occasion should influence the design.

A wedding guest dress may need a different level of detail and formality from a birthday outfit, photoshoot look or church outfit.

When placing a custom request, explain where you plan to wear the outfit and when you need it.

This gives the designer useful context when reviewing your request.

Bring inspiration, not necessarily an exact copy

Inspiration images are useful because they communicate things that can be difficult to explain with words.

You might love the sleeves from one outfit, the neckline of another and the colour combination of a third.

That is perfectly fine.

Use your inspiration to communicate the feeling and details you like, then allow the design process to turn those ideas into something suited to you.

Be specific about the details that matter

When requesting a custom outfit, think about:

• Your preferred colours
• Fabric preference
• Dress length
• Sleeve style
• Neckline
• Fit and silhouette
• Embellishment
• The occasion
• Your required date

The more clearly you communicate your vision, the easier it is for the team to understand what you are looking for.

What about measurements?

If you already have your measurements, include them with your request.

If you do not have them yet, that does not mean you cannot start the conversation.

You can submit your request and indicate that you need guidance regarding measurements and the next steps.

Allow enough time

Made-to-order fashion requires planning.

At MIDICHIC, customers requesting custom pieces should allow sufficient production time before their event. For current custom-order production timelines, the team will confirm the applicable details after reviewing your request.

If your outfit is for a wedding, birthday, photoshoot or another important date, it is better to start the conversation early.

Have an idea? Let’s talk about it.

Your perfect outfit may start with nothing more than an idea, a saved photo or a fabric you fell in love with.

MIDICHIC’s Custom Order service gives you a place to share that vision and begin the conversation.

Submit your custom-order request and tell us what you have in mind.