Samode Royal Blue Cotton Maxi Dress
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The Samode is the dress I wear when I want to feel like I'm on vacation, even at home. It's cut from 100% cotton poplin in a deep royal blue I call ink blue, with a V-neck, flutter sleeves edged in hakoba eyelet ruffles and a skirt so full it swirls when you turn. It belongs to my Samode collection, named after the painted Samode Palace outside Jaipur, and it carries that same easy, sunlit mood.
I love a dress with pockets, so this one has them. The waist sits high, the skirt falls in tiers to the floor, and the back opens just enough to feel breezy on a warm evening. It's the kind of maxi you can wear to a beach wedding in the afternoon and to dinner by the water that night.
Details
- 100% cotton poplin in royal blue (ink blue)
- V-neck with flutter sleeves trimmed in hakoba eyelet embroidery
- High waist, fit and flare bodice, full tiered maxi skirt
- Side pockets
- Open back
- Sizes XS through XXL (US 00–20) | Size chart | Custom sizing available
- Care: dry clean recommended
Where to wear it
- Beach and destination weddings: breathable cotton and a hem that moves in the breeze
- Garden parties and daytime weddings: a saturated blue that reads festive without a print
- Resort evenings and vacations: pair it with gold sandals and statement earrings
- Summer brunches and birthdays: flat sandals and a straw bag keep it relaxed
How to style it
Let the blue do the talking. I wear it with gold or tan sandals and big earrings, and for an evening event I add a heeled sandal and a small clutch. If the night turns cool, my Fleur tapestry jacket sits beautifully over it. Love the cut in a warmer color? The Jharokha maxi is the same shape in cinnamon brown.
How does the Samode fit?
It runs true to size. The fit and flare cut is fitted through the bodice and very full from the high waist down, so it's comfortable and easy to move in. Our model is 5'9" and wears a Small. Check the size chart, or email labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com for help choosing.
What is hakoba embroidery?
Hakoba is a style of eyelet embroidery from India: small cut-out motifs stitched onto cotton to make a light, lacy trim. On the Samode it edges the flutter sleeves, so you get a little texture right at the shoulders.
Is the Samode good for a beach wedding?
Yes. It's 100% cotton poplin, so it breathes in the heat, and the royal blue photographs beautifully against sand and sea. Wear it with flat or block-heel sandals so you can walk on the sand comfortably.
Does the Samode have pockets?
Yes, it has side pockets in the skirt, big enough for a phone or lipstick.
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1. What are your sizes like?
Answer- You can find our size chart here, for custom size or any question about sizes please email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com
2. What is your email if I have any questions or concerns?
Answer- Email us at Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com, we are reachable 24-7. We usually respond within 5-7 hours if not before.
3. How do I care for my dress that I bought from you?
Answer- For scuba fabrics (Soft Stretchy material) you can hand/machine wash the dress inside out in cold water using mild detergent, gentle setting and hang dry. Scuba dresses usually don't need ironing but if needed you can iron them on medium setting.
-For silk fabrics gentle hand wash or dry cleaning is recommended.
-For embroidered dresses dry cleaning is recommended.
-For hand woven dresses gentle hand wash or dry cleaning is recommended.
4. What is your shipping policy?
Answer- All orders above $250 ship free domestic USA, use code FREESHIP. Please allow 7-14 days for your order to arrive. We use UPS or USPS trackable shipping for all US domestic orders and DHL for all internationaly shipped orders.
5. What is your return policy?
Answer- We charge $20 on exchanges on sizes of the same dress. For example you bought size XS in Minara dress and you would like to exchange it for size S of Minara dress, You can do that within 14 days of receiving your order.
- Our refund policy on Custom made or altered dresses is Non-refundable.
- Refund policy on regular size (XS, S, M, L, XL) orders is that you can return unused, unworn garment in perfect original condition and original packaging within 10 days of receiving the order. Incase you return the garment, once we inspect the garment and approve the return you will be charged shipping fee of $20 (Domestic US) and rest of the amount will be returned to you through Sandhya Garg Gift Card. Please allow 7-14 business days for the gift card to arrive in your email.
6. Do you offer custom, made to order, bespoke services?
Answer- Yes, we offer all of the above just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will discuss the possibilities with you.
7. Do you offer alterations?
Answer- Yes, we offer alterations on our regular sized dresses. Email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will let you know how much it would cost. We usually charge $30-$60 for any alterations.
8. Can I return altered Clothing?
Answer- Sorry, we don't accept altered dresses, trousers, jackets or tops because the garment has been already altered from its regular sizing to fit your needs.
9. Where can I come see the dresses physically and try them on?
Answer- We update our website- event section for any popups or shows we are doing so we can meet in person. Signing up for our helps us get in touch with you when we have an event including an awesome fashion show. Our regular studio is in Uptown Dallas, Texas and you are welcome to email us a few days in advance to book an appointment and come try stuff on.
10. Can I bring my friends along to shop at your studio?
Answer- We love to throw parties at our studio. If you and your friends would like to come and shop, just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com and we will have some treats and the studio ready for you to party.
11. How do I know my dress is exclusive?
Answer- The print of the dress is exclusively designed by Sandhya herself. She draws inspiration from her travels and takes many days to research and design the print from scratch by drawing, sketching, painting, CAD and more before arriving at the final print and then getting it printed at her own printing facility. From starting till the end the process is all hers. After we have the perfect print on the perfect fabric we start working on dress shapes and the collection. We manufacture in our own design studio in USA and India, thus making sure our clothing is exclusive and top quality.
12.What is the Fabric and quality of your garments?
Answer- All of our fabrics are printed and embroidered in India. We work to ensure the finest quality of construction and never employ the use of child labor or unfair trade practices. Embellishments are meticulously hand-applied. This skill is very specialized and only performed by the greatest of heritage craftsman who have perfected their trade. We pride ourselves in supporting the Indian people (Sandhya herself comes from India and grew up around craft) at this very unique craft. The beauty of our fabrics and embellishments lie in their uniqueness and there may be slight variations in color and design. Because these pieces are 100 percent made by hand, slight variations in the placement of the patterns are to be expected (and, we think, part of the charm!)
13. Can I find your dresses at cheaper prices or do you go on sale?
Answer- We print a limited quantity of fabric and make a select number dresses with it so we rarely go on sale as we are already sold out and don't need to reduce prices. No one except us sells our clothing and you will get the best pricing on our website. We have offers for new and returning customers if you are signed up to our .
14. How should I style my dress?
Answer- We would love to send you styling tips, just email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com with your dress name and occasion and we will send you amazing tips and tricks!
15. I want a dress for my daughter, can you make it?
Answer- We can definitely make a dress for your daughter, just tell us her measurements for bust, waist, hips and height. Order details with time frame and price will be sent, once all works out we make the dress and ship it to you. You can email us on Labelsandhyagarg@gmail.com
