{"product_id":"the-merry-bright-dress-custom-made-short-couture-dress","title":"The Merry \u0026 Bright: Dress | Custom-Made Short Couture Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Made in Your Size + Your Colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig sleeves. A spectacular twirl. And a whole lot of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Merry \u0026amp; Bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our short couture take on the classic holiday dress—featuring a beautifully structured satin bodice, dramatic detachable puff sleeves, a full vintage-length skirt, fluffy contrasting trim, and a sparkling statement buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally created in our signature Christmas red, this design is now available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom made in your size and your choice of colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it classic in red, black, and white—or completely reinvent Merry \u0026amp; Bright to coordinate with your portrait session, event, birthday, or creative vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bodice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smooth satin bodice features a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround neckline and fitted silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a dramatic oval opening at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lace-up corset at the lower back provides adjustability through the bodice and waist, while a delicate satin neckline tie adds additional adjustment at the upper back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA contrasting satin waistband defines the natural waist and is finished with a sparkling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erhinestone buckle at center front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetachable Statement Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized satin puff sleeves are one of the defining details of Merry \u0026amp; Bright—and they're \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely detachable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear them for the full dramatic couture silhouette, then remove them for a cleaner sleeveless look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sleeves are designed with generous gathering and structure to create that exaggerated puff while remaining comfortable enough for movement and portraits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne dress. Two distinct looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerry \u0026amp; Bright features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshort, very full vintage-inspired skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to hold its rounded shape rather than falling flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe satin outer skirt is generously gathered at the natural waist and supported with layers of tulle and structured crinoline underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorsehair structure within the hem helps create the dramatic bell-shaped silhouette and beautiful movement this design is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fluffy contrasting tulle ruffle finishes the lower edge, creating the signature Merry \u0026amp; Bright look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Merry \u0026amp; Bright combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas red satin, a black waistband, sparkling rhinestone buckle, and fluffy white trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—but your custom dress doesn't have to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a completely different version with available color combinations such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink + White + Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald + Ivory + Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy + Black + Ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Blue + White + Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack + White + Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlush + Ivory + Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed + Black + White — the original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave something completely different in mind? Contact us to discuss available satin, trim, and accent colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Made in Your Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade-to-order couture dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you are not limited to the sizing of our Merry \u0026amp; Bright rental gown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design can be created for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echildren, tweens, teens, and adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the proportions of the bodice, sleeves, skirt, waistband, and overall length adjusted appropriately for the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the short silhouette is an important part of this design, we use your submitted measurements to create the intended vintage-length proportion rather than simply enlarging or reducing a standard pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Custom Order Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Custom-Made Merry \u0026amp; Bright Short Couture Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Detachable Statement Puff Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting waistband, rhinestone buckle, structured underskirt, crinoline, and coordinating hem trim are incorporated into the finished dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Merry \u0026amp; Bright is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas portraits, holiday minis, Santa sessions, birthdays, fine-art photography, editorial portraits, pageants, special occasions, mother-and-daughter sessions, and statement photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Christmas red for the original holiday look—or change the color palette and make this silhouette entirely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Custom Order Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom-made garment and is not a rental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour dress will be constructed according to the measurements submitted with your order. 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