Velvet Dress Shortening Service
For shortening only—lengthening not available. This service is only available for the following velvet styles: Ruby Dress, Palm Dress, Prism Dress.
Please note, we are trialing this service for preorders only. If you’d like your dress professionally shortened, please request it now, as we cannot guarantee this service will continue after November.
Please note:
Our velvet dresses are currently available by pre-order only, with the first stock delivery expected in early November. If you order this shortening service, your alteration will be completed and dispatched within 7 days of your dress arriving in stock. No additional shipping fees apply—your original order shipping covers delivery.
Our velvet dresses are currently available by pre-order only, with the first stock delivery expected in early November. If you order this shortening service, your alteration will be completed and dispatched within 7 days of your dress arriving in stock. No additional shipping fees apply—your original order shipping covers delivery.
Shorten your velvet dress to your perfect length.
We want as many people as possible to enjoy our signature velvet dresses—so if you need your dress shorter for comfort, style, or fit, this service is for you. We have introduced this service in direct response to your feedback since our launch. Your input helps us shape our collections and ensure our designs work for more people, so we’re always happy to hear your thoughts and adapt where we can.
Original Dress Lengths:
Our velvet dresses are designed with an asymmetric hem. Each size grade is a subtly different length to allow for different body shapes. Please note below measurements are approximate, due to the stretch jersey of the dresses. The below measurements are from the garment as worn (not lying flat)
Our velvet dresses are designed with an asymmetric hem. Each size grade is a subtly different length to allow for different body shapes. Please note below measurements are approximate, due to the stretch jersey of the dresses. The below measurements are from the garment as worn (not lying flat)
- Longest side (shoulder to hem)
SIZE A: 136cm
SIZE B: 138cm
SIZE C: 140cm
SIZE D: 142cm
SIZE E: 144cm
SIZE F: 144cm
- Shortest side (shoulder to hem) is approximately 20cm shorter than the longest side listed above
You can choose any finished length shorter than the current longest side.
How to Order:
- Add this service to your cart along with your velvet dress pre-order.
- Alternatively, If you have already placed your dress pre-order: Please include your original dress order number in the notes at checkout so we can match your alteration request.
- In your order notes, specify the measurement you’d like for the longest side of your dress to be (in centimeters) measured from your shoulder to where you want the longest part of hem to finish). Ensure you hang the tape measure from your shoulder and down over your bust and waist to get an accurate measurement of where the hem will finish.
- Remember, this style is asymmetric—the shorter side will be approximately 20cm shorter than your chosen longest length.
- Double-check your measurements before submitting—once shortened, dresses cannot be re-lengthened, returned, or exchanged.
- If you have any questions - just email us : studio@kittyjoseph.com
Price: £35
(Specialist tailoring services usually charge £30–£55 for similar alterations.)
(Specialist tailoring services usually charge £30–£55 for similar alterations.)
Processing Time:
- Your alteration will be completed and dispatched within 7 days of your dress arriving in stock (first stock due early November).
- Standard shipping times apply after dispatch (UK/international).
- If you need your alteration by a specific date or for a special event, please contact us at studio@kittyjoseph.com and we’ll do our best to help.
Important Notes:
- This service is for shortening only—we are unable to make dresses longer or add length.
- No refunds or exchanges: Once your dress has been shortened, it is no longer eligible for refunds or exchanges.
- Custom work: Please double-check your measurements before submitting, as this is a custom alteration that cannot be changed once made.
- Care: Your dress will be professionally finished by our team, who are experienced with the unique textile properties and finishings of our velvet dresses—ensuring a result that’s true to the original design.
- Please note this fabric is a stretch jersey, so please be aware that there may be slight variations in measurements, due to the stretch of the fabric.
- Trial service for 2025: We are trialing this service throughout 2025. If you’d like your dress professionally shortened, please request it now, as we cannot guarantee this service will continue in 2026.
Questions?
Just drop us an email at studio@kittyjoseph.com—we’re here to help!
Just drop us an email at studio@kittyjoseph.com—we’re here to help!