Jill Andrews Gowns

Jill Andrews Gowns a design studio in Baltimore specializing in custom wedding attire, evening gowns and bridal accessories

Jill Andrews Gowns is a custom design studio in Hampden specializing in one of a kind evening gowns and bridal attire. Each garment is designed and handmade in the studio using top quality materials and excellent craftsmanship.

So many photos and so much LOVE!!! Almost 7 months- from devastation to rebirth. It started with the hellish task of goi...
06/08/2026

So many photos and so much LOVE!!! Almost 7 months- from devastation to rebirth. It started with the hellish task of going through all of the wet, smoke damaged contents of a 16 year ‘home’ of my creative soul. I think I actually DID indeed cry a river! The loss just 4 months on the heels of losing my mother was crushing. Looking at new spaces that were lovely and full of potential but NQR was really hard, there was profound loneliness in starting over. Kim gently suggested the space across the hall from their great studio. It was so different and the historic floors were amazing but rustic(think white silk and factory floors) but that ceiling! That height, those trusses.. a new kind of cathedral! I fell in love with the possibility once again, back with dear friends who have snacks😂.Thursday as the last bits of trim were placed in the blue cabinets I made myself a dress to wear. That’s some epic self care for me! At 1 pm the flood gates of love opened.!! What a day of joy and gratitude, thank you to everyone that came to celebrate - so many faces from the beginning of the jag journey, new faces, young people and 8 week old baby Frankie! I’m having a hard time putting it all into words, I can’t thank my daughter Jewell for getting me over the finish line with her organization and clipboard!!! Roland was always there to haul stuff in and drag stuff out, never a grumble! And hostess extraordinaire thank you!!

06/06/2026

So excited to celebrate tomorrow! 7 months later is back! Please stop in for a peek from 1-5. Check out as well!! A little back story - started out in the Castle on the second floor- we were the og tenants in that awesome building. Then 10 years ago their boards wound up ON ‘s favorite things list and had to moved over here to 1750 union. We are so excited to be neighbors again! (I eat their pretzels..) The studio will open back up at 6pm for the party with lovely bites by and . Kombucha bar featuring our favs from and some gluten free treats by I’m so grateful to be surrounded by so much local love, so grateful to be able to celebrate with the community that got me through this seriously traumatic time! Thank you and I love you all!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Getting excitedabout celebrating the official JAGowns reopening! The open house is from 1-5pm, the Main Event party wi...
06/01/2026

Getting excitedabout celebrating the official JAGowns reopening! The open house is from 1-5pm, the Main Event party will begin shortly after 6! Catering by !!! (Im hungry already!) specialty desserts by and ! And any excuse to get flowers from (that’s really wat this is all about🤪). There are many events going on- Hampden Highlights and events at Parking is available behind the building and along side the street. We will have a big cluster of balloons at the front door so the studio is easy to locate! JAG Royale attire (sneaker chic and kaftans encouraged) all for the fun of it! I’ll make a little video of parking /directions this week.

Thinking about my uncle today, he was killed in Vietnam in march of 1967. I was born in July of 67, a year to the day th...
05/25/2026

Thinking about my uncle today, he was killed in Vietnam in march of 1967. I was born in July of 67, a year to the day that he was deployed. He was only 22 years old. His absence was such a presence in my life. The legacy of grief was a huge part of my childhood, I was the substitute. My grandparents never got over his death, my grandfather had electroshock therapy, my granny said his name over and over in her sleep. I always wonder who the girl was, I wish I could ask her about him. Thinking about those who gave their lives in service today. Thinking about the young man that never made it back home.

05/20/2026

Saniyah Tubman has been located. Thank you for sharing. 13 year old Saniyah Tubman 5'0 125lbs brown braided hair last seen on 5/15/2026 at 6:40pm in the Dundalk area. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-7320.

I’ve been making corsets since 1995. What year is it now?? Since they are EVERYWHERE right now I think it’s time we h...
05/19/2026

I’ve been making corsets since 1995. What year is it now?? Since they are EVERYWHERE right now I think it’s time we have a talk! lol! I might rant a little, but bear with me, as my friends know I can be triggered by certain things 😂😂😂 let’s start with pronunciation, It’s pronounced ‘corset’ like bullet. Not ‘corsette’ here’s a little summary from the interwebs why this happens:
Pseudo-French Sophistication (Hyperforeignism)
Because “corset” is originally a French word, English speakers often apply what they think are French pronunciation rules to make it sound more sophisticated. In actual French, the “t” is silent (cor-say). Instead of using the correct French or traditional English pronunciation, speakers split the difference: they stress the final syllable but keep the “t” sound, inventing the hybrid cor-SET.
Confusion with the “-ette” Suffix
In English, textile and fashion words ending in -ette (like silhouette, chemisette, or barrette) always place the emphasis on the final syllable. Because “corset” sounds identical to this suffix, our brains naturally bucket it into the same category. It was likely further blurred by the corselette, a lightweight girdle popular in the mid-20th century.
The “TikTok Effect” and Pop Culture
While this mispronunciation has existed for decades, it recently exploded due to period dramas like Bridgerton and the rise of historical fashion influencers on TikTok and YouTube. When creators say cor-SET in viral videos, millions of viewers mimic them. For a younger generation who didn’t grow up using the word in daily conversation, the internet version became their standard. corsets should be thin and strong- some were made out of ribbon for sleeping. It’s all about engineering and placement of the boning. If a corset is made well it’s not thick! It shouldn’t make your waist BIGGER! I keep seeing new gowns that have thick, fully lined, plastic b***d tops that add inches to the figure. These need to be closed with anything but a zipper- especially an INVISIBLE ZIPPER. the tension is crucial if you want a beautiful fit. Hook and eye.

Samantha made the most of beautiful choices for her wedding trusseau. All vintage, all exquisite in their own way. 1950...
05/14/2026

Samantha made the most of beautiful choices for her wedding trusseau. All vintage, all exquisite in their own way. 1950’s/60’s gold cocktail gown for welcome party was delicately restored, paired with the perfect vintage Chanel slides with gold brocade camellias. Her gown was 1990s Vera wang. I tell you, they just don’t make gowns like this anymore! The construction of the bodice was so finely crafted that it took hours to take apart. The skirt was so simple yet so complicated with 2 deep vertical tucks. The bustle looked like sculpture, a true art form in my world! Her party dress was a fully beaded, square neck with a deep@swallow tail back that was perfect for dancing. Paired with lovely vintage ferragp pumps with a chunky heel. These thoughtful choices were so gorgeous, almost as lovely as Samantha’s herself!! This vintage gown was the one that I was willing to run into a burning building to save!! And a special thank you to (and Marc) for being in the doorway with open arms that whisked them away to safety!

Hilton Carter!!! this is the most beautiful post.
05/10/2026

Hilton Carter!!! this is the most beautiful post.

Address

1750 Union Avenue, Suite E
Baltimore, MD
21211

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14103382525

Website

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jill-andrews-gowns-reopening-tickets-1987699524786

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