Description

Style – Please select your preferred neckline in drop down selection box. The choices can be viewed in the images. The choices are...

Ritual - The Ritual style is a V neckline with a thin roll of fabric to add accent and structure.

Hampi - The Hampi style is a simple, slim V neck cowl.

Super Cowl - The Super Cowl style is a low neckline with a long, wide cowl. This elegant design can be beautifully draped in the front or over the shoulders, or can easily be worn as a hood. One of our most versatile styles, the Super Cowl can shield from both sun and cold.

Shape – The Pencil follows the shape of the torso and is cut straight down from the hip, creating a more clean, linear silhouette when compared to our A-line Simplicity shape.

Size – Order based on your BUST measurement

Fabric Shown – An organic wool and lycra blended medium-weight knit fabric that is fuzzy and warm with the perfect amount of stretch. This fabric has beautiful drape and is ideal for cooler temps. 97% organic wool, 3% lycra Weight: 9oz. per yard (Oeko-Tex Certified and Mulesing Free) Wool produced in South America and Knit in U.S.A.

Color Shown – Bone

Size Chart

At Gaia Conceptions, we approach sizing a bit differently. We use your body measurements to recommend the correct size. Typically, most folks can wear three size ranges, and the size you choose depends on the type of fit you are seeking, your fabric choice, and the design.

In general, our knit garments have a touch of give that easily relaxes to the body when being worn, and our woven garments, while having no give, are designed to have a relaxed fit. This is an esthetic choice as well as an inclusivity decision; knit fabrics and relaxed fit designs accommodate more bodies, larger bodies, and fluctuating body sizes more easily than tighter-fitting, tailored styles.

Despite the ease of our styles and fabric options, it is still expected that garments will look and fit differently on different body types. We conduct extensive fit testing to obtain the most consistent silhouette across various bodies, but humans are incredibly diverse and that's a beautiful thing! In addition to the physical fit differences across body types, everyone has unique fit preferences. Not every style may work for you, or you may want to make minor alterations or adjustments to get the fit just right. While we do offer a lot of customization options a local tailor (or most dry cleaners!) can easily alter our garments to make them perfectly suited to your size, shape, and fit preferences.

CHOOSING A SIZE

We recommend ordering based on your body measurements, our size charts, your design choice, your desired fit, and the fabric recommendations. Since each body is unique, we recommend measuring yourself with a flexible tape measure rather than going off how the garments look on the models or your size in other bands.

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

DESIRED FIT

If you're between sizes or have split bust, waist and hip sizing, we recommend considering your desired fit. If you'd prefer a more fitted garment, you may want to go with the smaller size. If you prefer a more regular to loose fit, you may want to go with the larger size.

Many customers can wear multiple sizes to achieve different fits. If you want to size up or down from your recommended size, we have a few tips.

First, if you fall between sizes, let the most relevant measurements guide your choice. For example, the hip measurement is the most important factor in selecting a pant size, so we recommend prioritizing your hip measurement. If your hips place you in a larger size than your waist, go with the larger size to ensure you’re able to comfortably fit the pants at your hips. If your hips place you in a smaller size than your waist, you're probably safe to size down since our stretchy waistbands will stretch to accommodate your waist.

Some of our designs are more forgiving and naturally have a more relaxed fit compared to others. For Example your hip measurement isn't of much importance for our Full and flowy Wanderer Silhouette but it will be important for a fitted Pencil Silhouette. If you're ordering a more form fitting design we recommend basing your size on the biggest measurement. You may need to work with a local tailor to take the garment in where your measurements are smaller.

Relaxed Fit – order one size up from your measurement

General Fit - order the size closest to your measurements, it is normal for your garment to be a little snug at first, it will relax out after 15-20 mins of wearing

Fitted Fit – order one size down from measurements, this will be pretty tight at first and should relax out after wearing for 15-20 mins. This is only recommended if you have ordered a general fit from us before and are confident the one size down is going to give you the fitted look you prefer. In our experience sizing down works best with our more forgiving fabrics such as light hemp, tissue cotton, and light lycra blends.

FABRIC CHOICE

Our fabric descriptions include sizing recommendations when relative. Be sure to read through the fabric description that pops up when making your fabric choice on a product page for sizing recommendations specific to that fabric. For example we recommend sizing up with the Heavy Hemp/Organic Cotton knit, Heavy Stretch Hemp Organic Cotton Knit, and FLEECE STRETCH Hemp/Organic Cotton Knit for a regular fit. You can see all our Organic Fabrics Options HERE

SIZE CHART

Ordering the same size as your measurements generally yields a regular fit. Ordering down from measurements generally yields a fitted fit and ordering up from measurements generally yields a looser fit. For easy reference while shopping a link to our Size Charts can be seen by clicking View Chart next to size choice on a product page or a link can also be found at the bottom of each page.

For Tops, Dresses, and Jackets: go with your bust and hip measurements, or use largest measurement

For Bottoms: go with your hip measurement

For Love me 2 Times: use hip measurement – top part is very stretchy

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XXS	31-32	24-25	33-34
XS	33-34	26-27	35-36
Small	35-36	28-29	37-38
Med	37-38	30-31	39-40
Large	39-40	32-33	41-42
X-Large	41-42	34-35	43-44
XX-Large	43-44	36-37	45-46
XXX-Large	45-46	38-39	47-48

ALTERATIONS - Please note that we can always take garments down in size if they are fitting too loosely, but we can't add to a garment that is fitting too tight. You can see more about our alteration options and process HERE

CLOTHING CARE - Our garments can be slightly snug at first as the natural fibers of the fabric tighten some during the dye process. Our fabrics typically relax to the body with about 20-30 minutes of wear. You can see more about clothing care and wear HERE

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Length Chart

Introduction to our Length Charts

We offer a large range of organic fabric options when you're customizing your garment and these fabrics shrink in length differently during the garment dyeing process depending on the design, on the fabric, from one fabric bolt to the next, and the slight temperature differences in each dye bath. All this means predicting and providing an exact length for each garment is nearly impossible so we give approximations.

HOW TO DETERMINE WHICH LENGTH TO GET

Since each body is so unique, we recommend measuring yourself rather than going solely off of the length name or how the garments look on the models. For example a "Below Knee" garment on one person may be floor length on someone else.

To Determine your length we recommend measuring yourself to your desired length based on below length chart instructions and then best matching that to the length variation that includes your desired length. Keep in mind your garment could be at the shortest or longest length in that approximation so choose the next longest length if the shortest length isn't going to work for you.

If you prefer an EXACT LENGTH we recommend ordering the next longest version of your style choice and having a local tailor (or most Dry Cleaners) hem to the perfect length once you've had a chance to put it on. We can also accommodate a Special Request for an exact length but this usually adds an extra week to our turnaround time. Please CONTACT US before ordering for instructions on how to Request an exact length.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SLEEVE LENGTHS

Short Sleeve - Approximately 1.5 inches from armpit to hem

Above Elbow Sleeve - Approximately 8 inches from armpit to hem

Below Elbow Sleeve - Approximately 17 inches from armpit to hem

Long Sleeve - Approximately 23 inches from armpit to hem

X- Long Sleeve and Thumbhole Sleeve - Approximately 27 inches from armpit to hem

_______________

Name: ORGANIC WOOL Pencil Short Dress
Brand: Gaia Conceptions
Price: 282.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Tops, Dresses, and Jackets

We take this measurement along the garment side seam from armpit to hem

_______________

Skirts

We take this measurement along side seam from top to bottom. Measurement includes 3 inch folded waistband, add 3 inches for unfolded.

_______________

Shorts, Gauchos, and Pants

We take this measurement at the inseam.

_______________

Love Me 2 Times

We take this measurement along side seam from top to bottom. It includes approximately 20 inch tube top.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Limited Edition

ORGANIC WOOL Pencil Short Dress

$282.00

Unit price: per

Write a review

Hand Cut, Sewn, and Dyed at our Studio in Greensboro, NC U.S.A. based on your bespoke choices.

Organic Fabrics

Botanical and Low Impact Dyes

Woman Owned and Women Made

Price: Discounted Price (Final Sale, Alt. and Overdyes Only)

Availability

Quantity

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Free shipping on Continental U.S. orders over $250

Washing Machine and Dryer Safe

Sustainably Made Garments Take Time
Your garment is carefully made to order, ensuring we utilize our Organic Fabrics in the most responsible way. Current Turnaround time is 2-4 weeks.

Description

Style – Please select your preferred neckline in drop down selection box. The choices can be viewed in the images. The choices are...

Ritual - The Ritual style is a V neckline with a thin roll of fabric to add accent and structure.

Hampi - The Hampi style is a simple, slim V neck cowl.

Shape – The Pencil follows the shape of the torso and is cut straight down from the hip, creating a more clean, linear silhouette when compared to our A-line Simplicity shape.

Size – Order based on your BUST measurement

Color Shown – Bone

Size Chart

CHOOSING A SIZE

HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

DESIRED FIT

Many customers can wear multiple sizes to achieve different fits. If you want to size up or down from your recommended size, we have a few tips.

Relaxed Fit – order one size up from your measurement

General Fit - order the size closest to your measurements, it is normal for your garment to be a little snug at first, it will relax out after 15-20 mins of wearing

FABRIC CHOICE

SIZE CHART

For Tops, Dresses, and Jackets: go with your bust and hip measurements, or use largest measurement

For Bottoms: go with your hip measurement

For Love me 2 Times: use hip measurement – top part is very stretchy

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XXS	31-32	24-25	33-34
XS	33-34	26-27	35-36
Small	35-36	28-29	37-38
Med	37-38	30-31	39-40
Large	39-40	32-33	41-42
X-Large	41-42	34-35	43-44
XX-Large	43-44	36-37	45-46
XXX-Large	45-46	38-39	47-48

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Length Chart

Introduction to our Length Charts

HOW TO DETERMINE WHICH LENGTH TO GET

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SLEEVE LENGTHS

Short Sleeve - Approximately 1.5 inches from armpit to hem

Above Elbow Sleeve - Approximately 8 inches from armpit to hem

Below Elbow Sleeve - Approximately 17 inches from armpit to hem

Long Sleeve - Approximately 23 inches from armpit to hem

X- Long Sleeve and Thumbhole Sleeve - Approximately 27 inches from armpit to hem

_______________

Tops, Dresses, and Jackets

We take this measurement along the garment side seam from armpit to hem

_______________

Skirts

We take this measurement along side seam from top to bottom. Measurement includes 3 inch folded waistband, add 3 inches for unfolded.

_______________

Shorts, Gauchos, and Pants

We take this measurement at the inseam.

_______________

Love Me 2 Times

We take this measurement along side seam from top to bottom. It includes approximately 20 inch tube top.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meet the Makers

Each garment is made-to-order and ships in 3-4 weeks! We hand cut, sew, and dye all garments at our studio in Greensboro North Carolina based on your unique choices. We are a small team of artisans who are paid premium wages and work in a beautiful and peaceful studio space. Your purchase with us is a commitment to support transparency, sustainability, and a healthy work environment for the artist that make your clothing!!

Learn More

Andrea

Founder + Designer + Seamstress + Dyer

Andrea

Founder + Designer + Seamstress + Dyer

kate

Seamstress + Dyer + Shipping

kate

Seamstress + Dyer + Shipping

Cynthia

Patterns

Cynthia

Patterns

Tram

Seamstress

Tram

Seamstress

bridget

Cutter + Seamstress

bridget

Cutter + Seamstress

Collections

Categories

Custom Clothing

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Description

Size Chart

Length Chart

ORGANIC WOOL Pencil Short Dress

Description

Size Chart

Length Chart

Recently viewed

Meet the Makers

Andrea

Andrea

kate

kate

Cynthia

Cynthia

Tram

Tram

bridget

bridget

Sustainably Made Garments Take Time

Our garments are carefully made to order for you, ensuring we utilize our organic fabrics in the most responsible way.

Essentials sustainably made in the USA from Organic Fabrics