Creating custom evening dresses Melbourne women love
Unique and stylish evening gowns
Have you got a special event coming up where you need an evening gown that makes you look your very best? We can help! With over 27 years of experience in the fashion and dressmaking industry, Bernadette brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and inspiration to every couture gown she creates.
We specialise in creating custom evening dresses for women who want to stand out from the crowd for their next event. Our mission is to create dresses that reflect your individual style and personality, ensuring that you look and feel your best. We understand that finding the perfect evening dress can be a challenge, which is why we offer a unique service that allows you to create a dress that is uniquely yours.
The evening dresses we create are unique and designed specifically for each client. No matter whether you're looking for bridesmaids' dresses, christening dresses or evening designer dresses, Bernadette can turn your ideas into a stunning reality.
Have an evening gown design in mind?
Our team of designers and seamstresses work closely with you to create stunning designs that perfectly capture your style and ensure a perfect fit. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, we are confident that we can create a custom dress that will make you feel beautiful and confident on your next special occasion.
We can create evening gowns that are perfect for every type of evening event. Whether you need a dress to attend a wedding, a black-tie occasion, or a night on the town, we can design and create a dress that's exactly what you imagine and suits the dress code. The evening dresses our Melbourne clients receive from us can be made to fit any shape or size and in almost any design – we bring your ideas to life!
Why your perfect dress is a custom evening dress
We believe every woman is beautiful, and our couture, designer evening gowns are created to accentuate your best features, showcasing your taste and style. If you've never worn an evening gown before or are worried that you won't look the part, Bernadette is only too happy to show you dress designs that will ensure you stand out from the crowd and make a statement for all the right reasons.
Choosing a custom evening gown offers a host of benefits that simply cannot be matched by off-the-rack dresses. First and foremost, a custom gown ensures a perfect fit, as it is tailored to your exact measurements. This means you won't have to worry about awkward gaps or pulling in the wrong places, allowing you to move and dance easily.
Custom gowns also offer endless possibilities for design, allowing you to create a dress that is uniquely you. Every detail is chosen with your preferences in mind, from the style and colour to the fabrics and embellishments. Additionally, a custom gown offers a level of exclusivity that simply can't be found with mass-produced dresses, ensuring that you will truly stand out in any crowd.
From the initial consultation to deciding on a design that represents your personal style through to measuring, fittings, finishing, final touches and delivery, every stage of the process focuses on providing you with your dream dress!
See our gorgeous dress designs
Your dream custom evening gown begins with a trip to our Melbourne studio
Located on the iconic High Street in Armadale, our bridal atelier houses a range of carefully curated evening dresses, wedding dresses and mother of the bride dresses for you to try on to allow you to gain inspiration for your custom evening dresses. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring in images and ideas and we can design your dream dress from those!
Book a custom dress appointment
Visit our studio in Armadale where Bernadette will discuss your ideas and show you designs that you can try on.
We source beautiful fabrics
Once you’ve decided on a design, we’ll source beautiful fabrics and start creating your dream dress.
We’ll arrange your dress fittings
To ensure your dress fits perfectly, you’ll come back to our studio to get fitted.
You pick up your gorgeous dress
Once your dress is fitting perfectly, you’ll be able to collect it before your event!
Image courtesy of Jessica Rose Photography for Melbourne Bridal Fashion Hub
Who is Bernadette Pimenta?
Bernadette Pimenta is an iconic couture dress designer in Australia and has helped thousands of women feel confident and beautiful in custom wedding dresses, mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses, evening dresses and formal dresses. Her elegant and classy style transcends seasonal trends, and she'll create an amazing, flattering dress that you can cherish and wear again and again.
What’s more, she is the one that takes your measurements; she is the one heavily invested and hands-on with the creation of your dress and if that’s not enough, she is the one that does the fitting as well. She even has the creative flair and experience to suggest fabrics, laces, and styles to make you feel like the most important person in the world on your special day, especially when you’re in one of her creations.
She takes customisation and personalisation to the next level, making you feel special on all occasions.
Meet with her and her team; you will truly be impressed.
Frequently asked questions
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Absolutely! Our goal is for every woman, no matter their proportions, to look and feel their best. We know numerous tips and tricks that can help to create a dress you look stunning in.
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Absolutely! We offer a wide range of fabrics to choose from, including luxurious silks, satins, and chiffons, and you can even bring a fabric swatch to our design studio to show us what you’d like to use.
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Ideally, we would need about six months’ notice. This gives us plenty of time for designing, sewing and finishing your dress. That said, if you need a dress in less time, we will do everything we can to meet your deadline.
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The cost of a custom evening dress varies depending on the materials used, the complexity of the design, and the amount of handwork involved. Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your budget and options.
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Not at all! We specialise in custom wedding dresses but can design your dream dress for any event, whether it’s a stylish hen’s dress, a Christening gown, a bridesmaid’s dress or a mother-of-the-bride dress; if you dream it, we can design and create it. We can even create formal gowns for debs, school formals and graduations.
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Bernadette Pimenta is an iconic Melbourne dress designer running one of the best dress boutiques Melbourne women love to visit. She’s caring, and dedicated and her attention to detail is second to none.
Why choose Bernadette Pimenta to create your dream couture wedding dress in Melbourne?
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Experience
Bernadette has been creating couture custom wedding dresses in Melbourne for over 27 years.
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Exquisite
Our custom gowns are designed to showcase the beauty of each client's beauty and capture their unique preferences and sense of style.
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Australian made
Each custom gown is lovingly handmade and tailored in our Armadale bridal studio on High Street.
