Jill Andrews Gowns

10/11/2026

Just a little bts of my week! 3 photoshoots. My fav photog L Hewitt working her magic- JG emille isadora modeling, hair by Jasika S Hair Stylist makeup by JG every corner of Leah’s house a perfect still life! Then a quick jaunt to Walther Gardens w Robert Jones ! Then onto the main event w Pascale Lemaire in Middleburg at Salamander Middleburg for fall fashion shot by Mira Adwell Photography . Yes we did swim in that heated pool!! And meanwhile Baltimore Weddings was shooting at The Loom with my fav florists Wanton Poppies , Victoria Clausen Floral Events and Crimson & Clover Floral Design … oh and that’s pizza from Frank's Pizza & Pasta !!

09/28/2026

Kayla brought her mother’s wedding suit to me, can we create something unique for her wedding in New York? Something to carry her from the ceremony to a lovely dinner. The sweet jacket and pencil skirt from the late 80’s was way too big everywhere… shoulders, too long in the waist, giant sleeves..but so cute w the bound edge crinoline peplum detail. After washing and taking the jacket apart completely, every piece was steamed and recut. Smaller armholes and shoulders, a slimmer sleeve, new plunging neckline. The wedding look needed to be versatile and comfortable so the crinoline peplum went from the jacket to the to the skirt. I created 3 more skirt layers -a bobbinette layer with the trim created from the OG skirt, a silk organza breezy layer for movement and a lovely silk base layer. Kayla may have lost her mom years ago, but she was present for every step of this special day!

09/17/2026

Elizabeth and I had this fitting almost a year ago. I went back to find the before pics of the process and was reminded that this series was November 10th! We shot these photos 4 hours before the fire! Another lucky gown🦋🦋🦋. It’s almost a ‘delight’ finding the new personality in so. much. dress! Creating a puff sleeve detachable bolero, keeping the high collar in the back preserved the fun “chandelier” (as my MIL would call it) bead drip down the back. Scaling down the beaded bodice to Elizabeth’s dancer frame called for some creative construction techniques…think cut and paste but hand sewn. We loved the peek-a-boo lace detail on that legendary train! Elizabeth Chaillé

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

Throwback to this fabulous shoot with Leah B.H. - L Hewitt Photography in Paris! Leah rolled in “I’m going to shoot in Paris, do you have anything you want me to shoot?” This is one of those opportunities where I’m like ‘oh hell yas’ I’m on it! I’ll make you a gown to shoot in a fountain! Being in such close proximity to one of the most sought after wedding photographers is beyond privilege. I’m grateful for the friendship we’ve developed over the years and for a shared vision of beauty and art!
Model- Marion D. Roussignol
Photography- Leah B.H. - L Hewitt Photography
Makeup- Anaïs Ferraguti
Gown and accessories- Jill Andrews Gowns

08/26/2026

This is my baby boy!

08/26/2026

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I’m just going to be here weeping as I watch this for the hundredth time.

Newport Folk Festival, June 27, 2019

08/22/2026

Out of all of the crazy reconstructions that I’ve done Jess’s was probably the most dramatic in scale but was actually kinda simple. Like so many vintage pieces -this was her grandmother’s wedding dress-tiny tiny tiny. I opened the whole dress(cotton lace sheath with a silk bertha collar, from the 60’s) washed each piece individually, and air dried to brighten everything up. As with most reconstruction, inserts, godets and added panels are the trick to get the fit. I always find it’s better to go with complimentary lace than try to match original. I have scraps of lace from my 30 PLUS years of doing this, so I’ve always got SOME perfect pieces! (Ironically this was one of those boxes that I actually saved after the fire, irreplaceable) reblocking the collar gave me just enough to maintain the original look, even tho it originally closed in the back, still a charming detail. Added pieces into the shoulders to extend armholes and to drop the whole dress down a bit. There was an extra 2” of hem that added the perfect amount of length with just a tiny bound edge. Jess surprised her mom with this thoughtful way of honoring her grandmother, you know there were tears!