Dottie & Mae is a Sacramento, CA based small business. I believe charity work should start within your own community first, which is why 5% of all sales are donation to the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. The Center provides a multitude of resources for the queer community and I am proud to be able to support their work.

All clothing and accessories are handmade in house. All of Dottie & Mae’s products are made in the USA (CA specifically.)

At Dottie & Mae, our mission is to reduce our carbon footprint and give textile waste a second life. Our fabrics are all 100% reclaimed textile waste. They may be recycled, deadstock, remnants, thrifted, and even up-cycled/repurposed from vintage clothing and/or household linens (such as sheets, drapes, tablecloths, etc). Many of our notions and trims are also sourced this way, while others are purchased new.

*Due to the way our materials are sourced, we cannot guarantee that all fabric and notions were manufactured in the USA since that information is not usually available when purchasing materials secondhand.

*Due to the way our materials are sourced, NONE of our products are intended to be sleepwear and should not be used as such.

Not sure about what size will fit best? Check out our sizing charts!

—we are always working to add new sizes and more inclusive sizes for our adult clothing, so please reach out if you have questions!

The majority of our fabrics are 100% cotton. However, we do source some secondhand synthetic textiles, so please check the product listing for exact fibers.

All of our fabrics comply with the US CPSC standards.

All of our clothing patterns are developed by Dottie & Mae founder, Kali Crawford. While there may be unintentional similarities to other brands, all of our patterns are 100% uniquely Dottie & Mae. This means you just can’t find our dresses anywhere else. Just one more reason why our handmade dresses are extra special and unique!

Dottie & Mae is named after founder Kali's great grandmothers, Dorothy & Willie Mae. Both grew up during the Great Depression and had to upcycle out of necessity. They were practicing sustainable fashion long before we had a name for it.

We offer free shipping on all orders over $100

Unfortunately, we currently do not ship internationally.

At this time, we do not offer returns or refunds, except in instances of shipping issues or damages. Each product page offers a size guide, please pay particular attention to these measurements. If you have any questions, please contact us prior to placing your order.

Custom orders are nonrefundable.

In accordance with US Consumer Law we are not required to provide an exchange or refund if you change your mind or make a wrong selection.

Exchanges are not given for measurements being slightly off compared to the size chart (within 1-2inches.) We are a handmade clothing business, and as such, each item is individually different.