La Princesse Noire
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The size charts display sizes based on body measurements. Use our measuring tips and refer to the sketches below to determine your size.
Tops (Tops, Sweaters, Jackets & Blazers, Coats, Dresses, Abayas)
How to Measure: Bust (around fullest part), Waist (natural waist), Shoulder (across back), Arm Length (shoulder to wrist for Sweaters), Length (shoulder to hem for Dresses/Abayas), Head (around head for Hijab).
| Size | USA | UK | EU | India | Japan | Australia | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Arm Length (cm) | Length (cm) - Dresses | Length (cm) - Abayas | Head (cm) - Hijab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 4-6 | 32-34 | 2-4 | 5-7 | 4-6 | 81 | 61 | 37 | 58 | 100 | 135 | 55 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 85 | 65 | 38 | 59 | 102 | 137 | 56 |
| M | 6 | 10 | 38 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 89 | 69 | 39 | 60 | 104 | 139 | 57 |
| L | 8 | 12 | 40 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 93 | 73 | 40 | 61 | 106 | 141 | 58 |
| XL | 10 | 14 | 42 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 97 | 77 | 41 | 62 | 108 | 143 | 59 |
| XXL | 12 | 16 | 44 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 101 | 81 | 42 | 63 | 110 | 145 | 60 |
| 3XL | 14 | 18 | 46 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 105 | 85 | 43 | 64 | 112 | 147 | 61 |
| 4XL | 16 | 20 | 48 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 110 | 90 | 44 | 65 | 114 | 149 | 62 |
Bottoms (Denim Jeans, Trousers, Skirts, Dresses, Abayas)
How to Measure: Waist (around natural waist), Hips (around fullest part), Inseam (inner leg from crotch to ankle).
| Size | India | IT | EU | UK/AU | US | Japan | Jeans | Waist (cm/in) | Hips (cm/in) | Inseam (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXS | 2 | 34 | 30 | 2 | 00 | 3 | 23 | 59/23.2 | 85/33.5 | 76 |
| XXS | 4 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 62/24.4 | 88/34.6 | 76 |
| XS | 6 | 38 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 65/25.6 | 91/35.8 | 76 |
| S | 8 | 40 | 36 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 68/26.8 | 94/37 | 76 |
| M | 10 | 42 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 71/27.9 | 97/38.2 | 77 |
| L | 12 | 44 | 40 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 75/29.5 | 101/39.8 | 77 |
| XL | 14 | 46 | 42 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 79/31.1 | 105/41.3 | 78 |
| XXL | 16 | 48 | 44 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 30 | 83/32.7 | 109/42.9 | 78 |
| XXXL | 18 | 50 | 46 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 87/34.2 | 113/44.4 | 79 |
| 4XL | 20 | 52 | 48 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 32 | 91/35.8 | 117/46 | 80 |
Measuring Tips
Instructions: Follow these steps for accurate sizing.
- Shoulders: Across back, tip to tip.
- Chest/Bust: Fullest chest, tape level.
- Waist: Narrowest waist, above navel.
- Hips: Fullest hips, tape level.
- Inseam: Crotch to ankle, inner leg.
- Length: Shoulder (or waist for skirts) to hem.
- Arm Length: Shoulder to wrist, arm bent.
- Foot Length: Heel to toe, standing.
- Head (Hijab): Circumference above ears.
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- In stock, ready to ship
Sizes may vary so please check these
| Size | Bust (cm / feet) | Waist (cm / feet) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 80 cm / 2.4′ | 63 cm / 1.9′ |
| S | 83 cm / 2.5′ | 66 cm / 2.0′ |
| M | 86 cm / 2.6′ | 70 cm / 2.1′ |
| L | 90 cm / 2.7′ | 73 cm / 2.2′ |
| XL | 93 cm / 2.8′ | 76 cm / 2.3′ |
| XXL | 96 cm / 2.9′ | 80 cm / 2.4′ |
| XXXL | 100 cm / 3.0′ | 83 cm / 2.5′ |
Product Details
Style LPN-9255-NR-24
La Princesse Noire embodies dark romance reimagined for the modern aristocrat. This architectural ballgown features a sculpted bodice with our signature "Black Rose" corsetry - 87 individual steel-boned channels shaped like unfolding petals. The dramatic skirt cascades in 35 yards of triple-layer tulle, weighted with hidden obsidian beads that create a mesmerizing sway with every step.
Couture Elements:
- Luminescent tulle underskirt that glows faintly in low light (patented Lumi-Noir® technology)
- Hand-embroidered thorn vines in 24k gold-plated thread
- Convertible neckline (sweetheart or high-collared via hidden snaps)
- Built-in posture harness disguised as choker necklace
Technical Specifications:
▸ Fabric: 100% French silk matte satin (85g weight)
▸ Structures: 18-point steel corset with breathable mesh panels
▸ Skirt Volume: 210cm circumference at hem
▸ Weight: 2.9kg (size S)
Wearability Features:
• Magnetic train attachment (removes for dancing)
• Hidden thigh slit with modesty panel
• RFID-blocking pocket in petticoat
• Anti-static treated
Available in 3 Darkness Levels:
- Midnight (absolute black)
- Eclipse (black with blue undertones)
- Velvet Void (light-absorbing nano-treated)
Expertly crafted in Lyon using 19th-century court dress techniques
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
