What is a DressBox?
Turning your wedding gown into a custom piece for your daughter.
Add your robe and DressBox to your cart.Â
Once you checkout we’ll send you the DressBox — a secure, waterproof, lockable container with a prepaid label, so you can send your gown without worry.
Every box includes insurance and tracking, because we understand just how precious your dress is.
Once your dress arrives at our studio, our expert designers work closely with you to honor its most meaningful features — the lace you loved, the beading that caught the light, the fabric that made you feel beautiful.
Together, we’ll plan how to transform it into the perfect robe or keepsake set.
Guided by your vision from our consultation, our team carefully begins the journey of reimagining your cherished dress into a new heirloom for your daughter.
After our talented sewing team works their magic, your one-of-a-kind designs will be ready to unbox!
Orders are typically delivered about 15 weeks after your dress arrives at our studio—though rush processing may be available upon request.
Don’t forget to have your camera ready when you unbox your designs—we promise, it’s a moment you’ll want to remember forever!
Not quite ready to choose a design? No problem. You can start by purchasing our secured DressBox first. Once your gown safely arrives at our studio, we can collaborate and design your new piece together.
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What is a DressBox?
Our DressBox is a waterproof, lockable, reusable container designed to keep your dress safe as it makes its way to our studio. We provide a pre-addressed mailing label, so all you have to do is slip your dress into the DressBox and send it back our way.
The DressBox cost covers shipping, insurance, your Design Consult - and six months of extra fabric safekeeping so you can make more heirlooms over time.
How do I pack and ship my dress?
We've made shipping easy with our custom-designed DressBox. We'll send it right to your address and include a pre-addressed return label, so all you have to do follow the enclosed directions to place your dress inside.
How long does the process take?
The process can take up to 15 weeks from your design call, after your dress arrives at our HQ.
Expedited delivery may be available for an additional investment.
What if my dress has discoloration or damage?
No worries! Our design team often works around small areas of damage.
We also offer in-house eco-friendly fabric care and cleaning services as an option. This $100 cost can be added during your design call.
How much can be made from my dress?
Our expert Graceful Sewers are able to make several beautiful heirloom products from just about any dress! And our supplemental satin options make it easy to extend your dress or maximize the transformation of heavily damaged or low fabric dresses.
Explore suggestions via our Design Quiz, or reach out to support@unboxthedress.com.
How do I order products?
Not sure what you'd like to have made?
Most clients decide to start the process and send their dress via our safe-ship DressBox. We'll place your heirloom order together during your consultation after the dress arrives.
Know exactly what you'd like?
Feel free to add your designs to your cart & checkout.
Where are you based?
Unbox the Dress is a women-owned company located in the garment district here in beautiful North Carolina.