Ghost London: Satin Slip Dresses, Crepe Fabrics and Bridesmaid Sizing Explained

Ghost London is the British label behind the bias-cut slip dress, sold direct at ghost.co.uk alongside skirts, tops, co-ords, occasionwear and a bridal and bridesmaid range. Almost everything is fluid and cut to move rather than to hold a shape.

That is the whole trick to ordering well. A Ghost dress that is one size off, or in the wrong fabric for the body wearing it, looks nothing like the photograph. Get the fabric and the size right and it is one of the easiest dresses to wear.

Satin, crepe and georgette: what each does

Ghost satin is the fabric most people picture: a smooth, liquid, softly shining finish cut on the bias. It skims the body and shows what is underneath, so the right underwear and a steamer before wearing both matter. It photographs beautifully at evening events.

The crinkled crepe and georgette pieces that made Ghost's name are more forgiving. The texture hides creases, packs into a suitcase and moves without clinging. For a long day, travel, or anyone who dislikes a clingy dress, Ghost crepe is the safer choice.

Printed Ghost pieces tend to be lighter and more summery. Read the composition line on each product page, since the label mixes viscose, recycled polyester and other blends across seasons.

Sizing a bias-cut dress

Bias cutting means the fabric stretches a little along the diagonal, so a Ghost dress has more give than its measurements suggest. The flip side is that it drapes over every curve. Most shoppers size by their hip measurement for slip dresses and by bust for anything with a fitted bodice.

Check the Ghost London size chart against a tape measure rather than your size in other shops. If you sit between two sizes in satin, the larger size usually hangs better; in crepe, the smaller often works because the fabric is more forgiving.

Length is the other decision. Ghost midi and maxi lengths are cut for an average height, and a petite wearer may find a maxi pools at the floor. Compare the stated length with your own measurement from shoulder to where the hem should fall.

Ordering Ghost bridesmaid dresses

The Ghost London bridesmaid range is popular because one colour can come in several necklines, letting each person choose a shape that suits them while the group still matches. Order all dresses in the same batch where you can, since dye lots between production runs can differ slightly.

Order early. Popular Ghost colours sell through in common sizes months before wedding season, and a replacement size may not be available if you wait. Leave time for one exchange round and any hemming.

Ghost's bridal pieces follow the same logic: simple, fluid and comfortable. They suit a relaxed or destination wedding more than a structured gown does, and they need a good tailor for the hem.

Care and keeping the drape

Follow each Ghost label exactly. Some pieces are washable, some are dry-clean only, and satin in particular marks easily with water spots or a hot iron. A steamer is the best friend of a Ghost satin dress.

Crinkle fabrics are designed to stay crinkled. Do not press them flat. Store slip dresses hanging, or rolled rather than folded, to avoid sharp creases.

Delivery and returns from ghost.co.uk

Ghost London ships UK orders from its own site and also sells internationally, with delivery options and costs shown at checkout. Check the current Ghost returns window and whether sale items are included, since event dresses are the pieces most often returned.

Try dresses on straight away with the shoes you plan to wear and keep all tags attached until you are sure. A worn Ghost dress cannot be returned, so any try-on should be indoors.

Where the Ghost London savings are

Try the 30% code first. On a single full-price Ghost dress it is the biggest saving here, and it is the one to use for a planned occasion purchase.

If it is refused, try the 25% code next and then the 20% code. Ghost London codes often exclude sale stock, bridal or new arrivals, so a basket that fails one code may pass another.

For a bridesmaid order, apply the code to the whole group basket in one transaction. A percentage scales with the order, which on several Ghost dresses is worth far more than any fixed amount.

Codes do not usually stack with Ghost London sale prices. When the sale runs, compare the sale price with the full price minus a code; the sale often wins on older colours.

Common questions

Does Ghost London sizing run small?

Not generally, but bias-cut satin is unforgiving at the hip. Measure and use the Ghost size chart rather than guessing.

Which Ghost fabric creases least?

The crinkled crepe and georgette. They travel well and hide creases, while satin needs steaming.

Can bridesmaids wear different Ghost styles?

Yes. Choose one colour and let each person pick a neckline, but order together so the shade matches.

Can I use a Ghost London code on sale items?

Often not. Try it at checkout; if it is rejected, the item is excluded.