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Fit, Style & Color Guide

Scroll below to find out how to find your fit, to see your styling options and the fabrics and colors currently available.

How To Determine your Fit

It's About Fit, Not Size

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...and only you know how you want your garments to fit!

With Essential Elements it's not about the size in the label, it's about a customer's desired fit.  So we developed a system that uses  seven (7) Fit Numbers.  Because garments in the collection are made from knit fabrics, each Fit  Number will fit a range of body measurements depending on how a  customer wants their garments to fit their body.  Do you like for your  knit garments to hug  your body, skim your body or fit loosely over your  body? This is a personal decision based on many factors, including how  positive you feel about your body.  Fashion is more inclusive than ever,  and we are way past the point where fuller figures are hiding under  clothing that hangs loose and hides their curves.  


With the exception of scarves and other accessories and our one-size -fit-all garments, the sizing of our garments are all developed around the pattern  for our basic knit dress.   The tops and tunics are developed with the same base patterns and  carry the same fit. Coats and jackets are designed to be worn over the  dress and have just a little additional wearing ease built in.  Once you know your  correct Fit Number and Silhouette in the basic dress, you can order  comfortably online for all of the other pieces in the collection.


So Let's Find Your Fit!

Before you begin, we recommend you download the document below to record your Fit, Style and Color Notes.  It contains all of the fitting information below,  plus a place to record your measurements,  Fit Number, silhouette and all of your style and color notes so you'll have them at hand when placing an order.  

Fit-Style-and-Color-Notes (pdf)

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Step 1 - Take Your Body Measurements

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Before you take your measurements make sure to wear undergarments that you would normally wear under a knit garment.

Take your body measurements at the bust, waist and hip. We also recommend taking them at the tummy because that measurement may actually be larger than the hip.

Your waist measurement should be taken at the natural waistline. Bend to the side and measure at the spot where you bend.

Measure approximately 4" below your waist for your Tummy measurement.  
Measure around the hip at the widest point. Make sure the measuring tape also goes around the fullest point of the butt.

Step 2 - Determine Your Silhouette

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We  offer two silhouettes in our basic dress, a contoured silhouette that  will allow a closer fit in the waist for those whose waistlines are  proportionally smaller than their bust and hips, and a straight silhouette for those whose waistline measurements are more in line with  their bust and hip. The straight silhouette is also better suited for  those who simply prefer more room in the waistline. 

Step 3 - Find Your Fit Number

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The Fit Number you select will be based on how you want your  garment to fit. Because the garments are knits, they will stretch over the body.  With each Fit Number there is an associated range of measurements given for the bust, waist and hips. Each range of measurements starts with the actual measurement of the garment without it being stretched. The fabrics we select to use will stretch approximately 4” beyond the actual  measurement of the garment. 


Please note: The chart above also gives associated ranges of approximate letter and numerical sizes. Size measurements today are as varied as the manufacturers that use them. So, use this only to give you a general idea of where to start.


Styling Options

We Make it...You Make it Yours!

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Necklines and Sleeves

We offer the ability to personalize your garment by selecting the necklines in the dresses, tops and the cardigan jacket and coats. These basic garments can be tailored to meet your specific style needs.  In addition, you can select different sleeve lengths and sleeve designs.

Length and Hemlines

Length and Hemlines

Length and Hemlines

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You have your choice of several lengths in our garments, as well as the option to have one or two side split added in the longer lengths.

Pockets

Length and Hemlines

Length and Hemlines

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You can select to have pockets added to any of our coats and jackets  36" inches in length or longer.

Fabric And Color options

Sophia double Knits

Sophia Black

Sophia Heather Gray

Sophia Heather Gray

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Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing. 

Sophia Heather Gray

Sophia Heather Gray

Sophia Heather Gray

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Charcoal

Sophia Heather Gray

Sophia Heather Brown

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Heather Brown

Sophia Heather Brown

Sophia Heather Brown

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Rust

Sophia Heather Brown

Sophia Hot Sauce

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Hot Sauce

Sophia Heather Brown

Sophia Hot Sauce

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Sangria

Sophia Sangria

Sophia Sangria

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Purple

Sophia Sangria

Sophia Sangria

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Wine

Sophia Sangria

Sophia Scarlet

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Scarlet

Sophia Scarlet

Sophia Scarlet

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Ivory

Sophia Scarlet

Sophia Ivory

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Sophia Denim

Sophia Scarlet

Sophia Ivory

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Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.   

Sophia Navy

Sophia Sapphire

Sophia Sapphire

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 Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.   

Sophia Sapphire

Sophia Sapphire

Sophia Sapphire

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  Sophia knit is a blend of 67% Polyester/30% Rayon/3% Spandex that can be machine washed cold and air dried. The fabric requires little to no ironing.  

Jennifer Double Knits

Jennifer Baby Pink

Jennifer Solid Gold

Jennifer Baby Pink

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Jennifer Double Knit is a blend of 75% Polyester/21% Rayon/4% Spandex that can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle. It can be machine dried on an air only setting; however, we recommend that you lay the garment flat to dry. The fabric requires little to no ironing. 

Jennifer Army

Jennifer Solid Gold

Jennifer Baby Pink

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Jennifer Double Knit is a blend of 75% Polyester/21% Rayon/4% Spandex that can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle. It can be machine dried on an air only setting; however, we recommend that you lay the garment flat to dry. The fabric requires little to no ironing. 

Jennifer Solid Gold

Jennifer Solid Gold

Jennifer Solid Gold

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Jennifer Double Knit is a blend of 75% Polyester/21% Rayon/4% Spandex that can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle. It can be machine dried on an air only setting; however, we recommend that you lay the garment flat to dry. The fabric requires little to no ironing. 


Need Assistance?

We love helping our customers! If you have questions or need help determining your best fit, simply give us a call at 334.213.9552.  

Ready to Order?

Press the ORDER button below to go straight to the Essential Elements Collection section of our shopping cart.  It is helpful to have your Fit, Style and Color Notes handy when you order.  You'll have to choose your Fit Number, your Silhouette and the Style Features you want.  Additionally, you'll be required to enter your choice for fabrics and color(s).

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