Frock and Frill: Occasion Dress Sizing, Sequin and Embellished Fabrics, and UK Returns

Frock and Frill is a UK womenswear label focused on occasion dresses: sequinned and embellished party dresses, lace, tulle and satin midis and maxis for weddings, and statement pieces for evenings out. Most of its business is online, priced below designer eveningwear.

Buying a Frock and Frill dress well is mainly about fit, because structured and embellished fabrics do not stretch; then about choosing the right length and neckline for the event, and finally about knowing the return terms before the big day.

Sizing a dress that will not stretch

Frock and Frill sizes use UK numbering. Sequins, beading and lined satin have little or no give, so measure bust, waist and hips and compare all three to the Frock and Frill size chart rather than relying on your usual high-street size.

If your measurements straddle two sizes, the tightest point decides. For a fitted bodice, that is usually the bust or waist; for a column dress, the hips. Tailors can take a lined dress in, but letting one out is rarely possible.

Read the product description for stretch notes. Some Frock and Frill dresses have a stretch lining or a smocked back that gives a little flexibility; fully structured pieces do not.

Length and neckline for the occasion

For weddings, midi and maxi lengths in lace, chiffon or satin are the safe choice. Avoid white, ivory and very pale champagne shades unless the couple has asked for them, and check the dress in daylight photos rather than studio lighting.

For Christmas parties and evening events, a sequinned mini or midi is what Frock and Frill is known for. Check the model's height against the listed length, since a midi on a tall model can be a maxi on a shorter buyer.

Off-the-shoulder and plunge necklines need the right underwear. Plan for a strapless or adhesive bra before the event, not on the morning.

Think about the whole day, not just the photos. A long-sleeved Frock and Frill sequin dress is warm in a July marquee; a slip dress in satin is cold at a winter reception without a jacket. Pick the fabric for the venue and the season, then the colour.

Fabrics and what they ask of you

Sequins scratch the inside of the arms on some cuts; a lining on the sleeves helps. Beaded and embellished dresses are heavy, so the straps and seams carry more weight. Frock and Frill describes the fabric and lining on each listing; read both.

Tulle creases in a suitcase and is best steamed on a low setting from a distance. Satin marks easily with water. Chiffon and georgette drape well but can snag on jewellery and bag clasps.

Care after the event

Most embellished Frock and Frill dresses are dry clean or gentle hand wash only. Never tumble dry sequins. Store them on a wide hanger or folded in tissue, since heavy dresses stretch at the shoulders on a thin hanger.

Check the dress for loose sequins before storing it. A few stitches now stop a strand unravelling next time.

Delivery, returns and timing

Frock and Frill ships across the UK and to other countries; check the current delivery options and cut-off times if the dress is for a specific date, and order early enough to allow an exchange.

Return windows and conditions vary by item. Worn, altered or tag-removed dresses are not accepted, and sale items may be final. Try the dress on at home with the tags on and decide before the window closes.

Frock and Frill tends to run promotions around payday at the end of the month, bank holiday weekends, Easter, Black Friday and the Christmas party season.

Where the Frock and Frill savings are

The 25% payday code is the biggest discount and best used on a full-price dress. It may run only around the end of the month, so if it is rejected, try again then.

The 20% occasion code suits wedding guest and event dresses and works as the everyday percentage option on a Frock and Frill basket.

Free shipping helps on a single lower-priced dress where delivery is a larger share of the total. On a larger order, a percentage code saves far more.

Frock and Frill codes do not stack and usually exclude sale items. Enter the percentage code first; if the basket is small, compare the saving against the delivery fee.

Common questions

Do Frock and Frill dresses run small?

Structured and sequinned styles have no stretch, so they can feel small. Measure and use the chart for each dress.

Can I wear a Frock and Frill dress to a wedding?

Yes. Choose a midi or maxi in lace, satin or chiffon and avoid white and ivory.

How do I clean a Frock and Frill sequin dress?

Follow the care label, usually dry clean or gentle hand wash, and never tumble dry.

Does Frock and Frill ship outside the UK?

It has offered international delivery. Check the current options and any duties at checkout.