Welcome to
Alternative Bridal Gowns at Uptight Clothing
Home of bespoke bridal wear and coloured wedding dresses, located in Bedfordshire, UK. Specializing in designer creations of alternative, fantasy, and period-inspired corset gowns.
Alternative, bespoke, Couture .... Feel the magic
Discover Your Dream Wedding Dress or Fantasy Gown at Uptight Clothing, Immerse yourself in Magic...
As all gowns are lovingly hand made here by me, in Bedfordshire, UK, spaces are limited, I can only make between 4-8 customer gowns a year, this is a slow fashion, very personal service, all human!
Next year , 2027 is half full, so if your thinking about next year or 2028 for a bespoke gown, book your free consultation asap! Call or whatsapp me on 07884477286.
Appointments at the Bedfordshire showroom, available 7 days a week.
Come try on the sample gowns in person and feel the Uptight Magic, as a dress up day just for fun, or have your own Unique dress, designed and made into a reality, just for you.
Made with love by hand here in the Bedfordshire showroom by myself, especially for you, no compromises.
You deserve to feel as special as you are.
Uptight is inclusive of all sizes, ages, genders and is happy to accommodate any of your needs, so you can feel as comfortable as possible.
All appointment's are one to one, in a relaxed, quiet, private environment.
I only tkae one appointment a day.
Uptight Clothing has been a trusted name in the alternative bridal industry for over 25 years.
One of the very first alternative designers and independent makers, I have been supporting and actively promoting 'real' models for over 25 years, all ages, sizes, abilities and genders.
I make clothes for bodies, no judgments, no rules, just beautiful clothes for any body.
All uptight models are real past brides, and have been since 1999... known for inclusively....
Its my STANDARD.
Book an consultation for your Dream Dress, Corset or belt.
Experience the magic of Uptight Clothing....
Do you know exactly what you want down to the last bead, let me turn your dream in to a reality, I'm a trained costumier and bridal designer of over 25 years, I love to interpret your ideas in to reality...
...or just Curious about wearing a 'proper' corseted gown??? Rich Jewel tones, hand dyed dusky water colours...
A note from me.....
Welcome to Uptight Clothing....
Hi There, and Welcome, My name is Janice, I am the sole owner, Designer, maker at Uptight Clothing, since, 1999.
Please enjoy your visit. If there is anything you want to see more or less off, just let me know...I do listen.
I try to keep here updated, but for day to day updates, insta and FB are the best,
https://www.facebook.com/UptightClothing.CorsetWeddingDresses
Janice-Uptight xx
Uptight....always inclusive...Dresses &corsets for ANY BODY.
Gowns for all bodies....
All body types, abilities, genders are welcome at Uptight.
located at the bottom of my garden, all on one level with a paved footpath and parking available right outside, along with a client toilet on the same level. Whether you're looking for bespoke bridal wear, stunning coloured wedding dresses, or elegant corset gowns come as you are.
Pluz sizes.....?
At Uptight, I create bespoke bridal wear tailored to YOUR measurements. There is no standard sizing—just YOUR DRESS, YOUR SIZE.
Rainbow friendly?.....do you even need to ask....
Nurodivergant? ......
I'm dyslexic and ADHD; I communicate through pictures and gestures.
We got this!
Whats new at Uptight Clothing???
Dress Up Days!!!!
The Ultimate Uptight Experience!!!!!
Uptight is not just for Brides; the joy of dressing up and feeling like the epic Queen that you are should be for everyone—, feeling fabulous shouldn’t be limited to just your wedding day.
Imagine having a little pick-me-up when you’re not feeling yourself, a fun dress-up day without the obligation to purchase anything. Trust me, you will leave feeling like the utter Goddess you are, Sometimes, we just need that reminder!
Bring your friends or come alone, take your selfies, and I’ll snap some photos too—it’s less formal than a photoshoot day, just showroom pictures of a fun day out!
I hate to put a price on this, as I honestly love doing it, but for bookings between now and the end of the year, I will charge £100 per person to cover time and tea!
If you’re interested in the full photoshoot on location, those prices depend on the application, location, timings, etc., and range between £200 to £400. For group bookings, I can offer a special rate for shooting all at once.
Message or WhatsApp me, Janice, at 07884477286.
No wedding fayres for this year as busy sewing!
Embroidered belts ...Not just for Weddings...
Corset Belts as gifts and Mail order...
Thanks to the convenient sizing of these belts, featuring lace-up designs and elastic sides, I'm delighted to offer mail order shipping to any location I can reach!
These belts, like the bespoke bridal wear I create, can be customized to your heart's content. You can choose from various designs and words, inside and out, making them perfect as a thoughtful surprise gift for a loved one or a special treat for yourself. Feel magical every day with a touch of bespoke elegance!
Additionally, I offer match hand-painted silk scarves and hoods, all made to order, complementing coloured wedding dresses and corset gowns beautifully.
Prices start from £250.
About Uptight Clothing...
About Uptight....
Uptight Clothing is a small independent business, based in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. Run by Janice Whitehorn for over 25 years, working from her beautiful Turquoise purpose built gothic workroom and showroom, newly settled at the bottom of her magical garden...
Uptight specializes in Alternative, bespoke, couture, corseted wedding/bridal gowns, made to measure underwear corsets and bespoke fantasy jewellery. All inspired by nature, period, theatrical and fantasy, Pagan/witchy elements, but mainly by the wearer themselves.
All corsets and gowns are completely designed and made to order individually for each client, all clients deal exclusively with the designer, Janice, from the initial consultation, fittings and finishes, dealing with you personally, all the way, including dressing on the day and photographing you in your magical dress too!
Visit The showroom, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire LU5.
What happens in a consultation?
A consultation is an appointment where you come to the showroom...
What happens in this meeting?
If you think you would like to have a gown made for you, we start by having a consultation.
This is where we make an appointment for you, you can bring up to 2 people with you, where you can come to the showroom, in Houghton Regis, Beds. Where we meet, you can view all the sample gowns, and try them on too. Look at all the different fabric and embellishment options, like embroidery, beading, crystals etc...Look at the many past brides portfolios etc.
You can try on the samples and I will take photos to send to you as a record. If you wish to take photos, please just ask.
In this meeting, we will discuss your ideas, needs etc, and I will draw up your design especially for you. Take your details, and then send you a written quote, breakdown and a copy of your design.
The show room will be exclusively yours, I only have one client in at a time, and allow 2-4 hours just for you to try things on, chat, have a cup of tea, no stress, no pressure, no pushy sales, this is a big decision, don't take it lightly, I want you to be sure!
I never ask you to commit or take payments on the day. I much prefer you to take you time, go away and think about things. If you are happy with the quote and the design, we both sign a contract committing to it, a 50% deposit is required to hold the space, and I buy all the needed fabrics in etc.
This can be done via bank transfer or paypal.
You can come back as many times as you wish to see me again to discuss things and try on the samples.
I do not charge for this consultation, so please respect this by attending a booking or cancelling if it is no longer needed. x
view the new showroom virtually here!
All about you...The gowns collection and Real brides...
The best Part of my job at Uptight, is making real brides gowns!
I love to make things which are very personal to you, so I am very happy to incorporate any personal touches, into the embroidery, or actual pieces like fabric, jewellery, etc in to your design. During this meeting, the consultation, which is free, I allocate 2-4 hours to you, in the private showroom, where you can relax, and not feel under any pressure, its an informal chat.
You get to come meet me in person, Janice-Uptight, where I will guide you through the showroom, try on the samples, look at all the fabrics etc, you can share all your ideas and needs, I will then do a hand drawn design based on this, followed by a written quote. This meeting and quote are non obligatory, there is no hard sell.
If you are happy with the design and the price, we both sign a contract, a 50% deposit secures your making space, and off we go. If you wish to come back again before this commitment, that’s fine too, I want to get it right, and I want you to be happy.
All gowns are made to measure, by me, there is no sizing or numbers, just a beautiful gown, made to fit you, just as you are, allowing you to feel your very best self!
A wedding should be a reflection of you, not a projection of others. xx
The Gowns Collection...
The Showroom in Bedfordshire holds the collection of Uptight Designs, these are all made as Sample gowns. Held in the Uptight Showroom in Bedfordshire, as an example of what can be made in Uptights style, a starting point as it were, all ready for viewing and trying on in person during consultations, where you can come and view the sample gowns, try them on, view the wide range of fabric options, and look through the past real bride portfolios too. These designs can be made exactly as they are, or as a starting point of your own personal design.
All gowns are priced on application.
Fitting your unique dress in person!
Hand painted and hand dyed silk gowns.......
Uptight has always made very special, unique, bespoke gowns, but is now thrilled, due to the new dye shed, can offer completely hand made gowns, that are also hand dyed and painted in your own personal unique colour pallet in silk.
Hand painted pure liquid silk.......night skies, galaxies, autumnal flows, rainbows, auroras....this new style of fabric completely unique to Uptight Clothing. All hand dyed and painted here in our new dye shed, allows all your colourful dreams to come true!
Hand painted wedding dresses are from £3000-£6000+
Keeping up!!!!!
This is the gorgeous Carol who answered the Uptight plus model shout out from last year, she came back in spring and tested out one of the new samples in the bluebell woods beautifully!
After finally getting a ADHD diagnosis, shock to absolutely no one but me....it seems sometimes, I get super exited and plan more than I can handle, so I'm learning to plan more of a realistic time frame for things so I dont burn out, I'm really grateful to all the amazing people who came to the modle test shoots, we got epic pics, and I'm still working on the new collection, so I can get you all back! But I have to fit this in alongside real clients, looking after my lovely mum, and looking after myself, as we all should! So it's slower that I'd hoped, as is uploading all the pics ..so, so many!!! So pleased check out the insta and Facebook pages which are regularly updated, as that's easy...website is a bit trickier...so takes longer, but its good to have a static reference of images and information I feel.
I'm slow, but I get there x
Sewing is priority, sadly admin last.
Be an Uptight Model for the day!!!
For those who would love to wear an Uptight frock but don't have a reason to get one made, you're in luck! Uptight is now offering exclusive photo shoot days :)
These sessions can take place in the Uptight Showroom and our new photography studio, in stunning outdoor locations like our beautiful woods and Dunstable Downs. Alternatively, you can choose the new Charmouth, Dorset location, famous for its picturesque rolling beach sunsets.
During your session, you will be able to select from our bespoke bridal wear collection, which includes stunning coloured wedding dresses and exquisite corset gowns. We will have a fantastic time capturing you in your glamorous attire!
The price for a full day, including location shoots, is £300. This includes a complete set of edited digital images that you can use however you wish.
Additionally, I'm experimenting with a less formal setup, reminiscent of a wedding dress consultation but with no pressure to buy. You can simply try on fabulous gowns, feel like the utter goddess you are, and enjoy a fun session where I'll take pictures, and you can snap some too, all within the showroom. This introductory venture is priced at £100 for a 2-3 hour session.
If this opportunity interests you, feel free to send me a message here or reach out at 07884477286.
The Uptight Models...
All Uptight models are my friends, amazing, strong women who I've been blessed enough to meet along the way. The re launch of Uptight has been supported very much by all of these strong women. We have the much-known original models Bex and Victoria, who always rock the dresses and have been for over a decade, are joined by the most recent Clare, Jude and Karen, a bunch of amazing ladies who I've met at the gym over the past few years on my own journey. Everyone's I've met, have their own painful yet beautiful story to tell, their realness to me is is their strength and their beauty that exudes beyond dresses and photographs. I have been lucky enough to have had the chance to photograph so many women, as Uptight, in a way I hope captures their light, their happiness, their joy, their strength, brought to the surface by a Uptight frock. None are ' real' models, by way of age, size, height, this is a stance I have always taken, which saw me reject fashion collage and move into theatre costume at Liverpool city college, 25 years ago. As I refused to draw and design for the standard model type, it never felt real or what people wanted to see, or identify with. The worlds constant obsession with youth and thinness feels like the biggest source of unhappiness for women, when strength of spirit, strength of character, resilience, and love in a world give so much more joy and fullness to life. The Uptight models, my dear, beautiful in every way friends, each bride, customer I've worked with. Thank you. Thank you for your patience, your faith, your encouragement, for your belief and your trust. I hope you enjoy the new collections. Janice-Uptight Clothing xx
What the people say....
Past real Bride, Louise...Uptight wedding dress Experience Review...
I'm in the process of updating the website , I've over 20 years of past brides, so its quite a task, I lost most of my reviews when the old site went down, but I just by chance came across this wonderful review from Louise, who had a beautiful bespoke gown made a few years ago. Things have changed a bit now, I'm happy for you to take your own pics now in the consultations, but apart from that, the process and myself are much the same, as are my prices, this dress was made in 2011, 13 years ago now, and price wise, it would be aprox £5000-£7000, a bespoke dress in metres of pure silk, generally including me going to dress you on the day too! So in the scheme of things, not as much inflation as you might think!
But the biggest question, is still the same.....
The Uptight wedding dress experience (and why I’m so happy with the price of my dress)
'Firstly if you haven’t read “why so expensive” go back and read it. This is a follow up to that! I’m a real Uptight bride. I wanted to write this for no other reason than to share my own positive experiences with Uptight clothing and to help future brides to make up their mind about their wedding dress.'