The Laethes Skater Dress
Lorica skater dresses feature two hidden side seam pockets, and are available in three lengths ("knife," "sword," and "lance," in order from shortest to longest. There is a difference of 3" between each). Please allow up to three weeks of lead time for this made-to-order style!
Our Laethes design is based on the breastplate by Fillipo Negroli c. 1532-1535, made for Guidobaldo della Rovere, Duke of Urbino. This gorgeous armor features two bat-like wings that flank the torso, finely covered with scales and wildly glaring eyes. There are many interpretations of this armor's decoration, some saying it resembles written descriptions of the goddess Fame ("a vast, fearful monster, with a watchful eye meticulously set under every feather which grows on her, and for every one of them an a tongue in a mouth which is loud of speech and and an ear ever alert," Aeneid 4.181-83), others that it is based on the dragon hide armor of the Islamic warrior Rodomonte, which was covered in eyes like the wings of a seraph. Inscribed on the plaque in the center of the sternum is the Latin phrase "NVLLA BIBAM LAETHES OBLIVIA FLVMINE IN IPSO," roughly translating to "May I not drink of Lethe, for in this river lies oblivion." In Greek mythology, once spirits of the dead arrived in the underworld they would first drink of the waters of the river Lethe to forget their past lives, as well as to allow the living to forget them. This powerful phrase at once proclaims, "I do not want to forget who I was while I was alive, and I do not want others to forget me: my life is indelible." I hope you feel precisely that awesome when you wear this armor.
Our model is 5'2 and wearing a size XS in knife length.
Dresses
Length: Measured flat from shoulder to bottom hem, our classic cap-sleeve dresses start at 32" with size XS, and increase in overall length by 1" per size.
Our customizable skater dresses come in "knife," "sword," and "lance" lengths, from shortest to longest. Measured flat from shoulder to bottom hem, knife starts at 32", sword at 35", and lance at 38" with size XS, and increase in overall length by 0.5" per size.
| Size | Bust | Waist |
| XS |
30-32 in 76-81 cm |
24-26 in 61-66 cm |
| S |
32.5-34.5 in 83-88 cm |
26.5-28.5 in 67-72 cm |
| M |
35-37 in 89-94 cm |
29-31 in 74-79 cm |
| L |
37.5-39.5 in 95-100 cm |
31.5-33.5 in 80-85 cm |
| XL |
40-42 in 102-107 cm |
34-36 in 86-91 cm |
| XXL |
42.5-44.5 in 108-113 cm |
36.5-38.5 in 93-98 cm |
Dresses
• 92% REPREVE Recycled Polyester, 8% Spandex
• Moisture-wicking
• Made in the USA
Shipping
We believe in "slow fashion" to reduce waste from mass production, so many of our garments are made-to-order, and we often keep little in stock. Please allow 3-5 weeks for shipment of your items with that in mind!
Domestic orders are shipped via USPS: rates will vary based on selected service, package weight, and location (we ship from Potomac, MD). Sales tax of 6% will be charged for orders shipped to Maryland.
International orders are shipped via USPS International in combination with your local postal service. International customers are responsible for all customs duties, VAT taxes, and any other applicable taxes, fees, or actions required In your country to receive your goodies.
Returns
Domestic returns are free! We offer returns within 30 days of receipt of your goodies. We can't offer exchanges, unfortunately, but you are welcome to initiate a return and repurchase another pair in the correct size or style.
If you wish to return any unworn and unwashed items, please contact info@loricaclothing.com to receive a prepaid return label. International orders should still contact info@loricaclothing.com for a return address, but unfortunately we cannot cover return postage for customers outside of the US. Please include in your email:
Order Number
Full Name
Product Name
Quantity
Size
Reason (e.g. wrong size)
After we have received the Items In satisfactory condition, we will refund the purchase amount (less initial shipping charges).
If you received a faulty or incorrect item, please email us at info@loricaclothing.com so we can make it right!