Feminine Dresses |
We draw much of our inspiration from beloved vintage and antique dresses we've been fortunate enough to have come across. Most often we take these pieces and alter the fit and details for modern wear so they serve as an homage to the past but our uniquely Atèlette. Many of our dresses utilize deadstock or feature our own antique and vintage reproduction prints.
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Our 70s-Inspired Jeanne Dress combines vintage sensibility with sustainable craftsmanship, featuring our own custom "Meadowlark" blue floral print on soft cotton. Its flowing maxi length, cape sleeves, and flattering V-neckline evokes the romantic spirit of the 70s, while functional buttons,...
Inspired by the iconic 70s Gunne Sax style, the Michaela Dress is rendered in our custom "Meadowlark" blue floral print on soft cotton and features delicate deadstock lace accents, making it both nostalgic and sustainable. With a lace-up sweetheart bodice,...
Effortless and feminine, the Helene Dress is crafted in our signature "Forget Me Not" ditsy floral print in a breezy lightweight cotton. Featuring elasticated gathered bodice with sweetheart neckline decorated with ruffle along the front and finished with a sweet...
Details: Rendered in a warm off white cotton, the Seville Dress is our floaty white summer dress dreams come true. Features lace accent on gathered bodice with lace inserts at the waist finished with self ties on the side for...
Inspired by pretty vintage nightgowns, the Dashwood Dress is crafted in soft white cotton featuring delicate pintuck rows on functional button down bodice. The waist features self ties on the sides to cinch in the silhouette or wear more open....
Easy, feminine, and effortless to wear, the Calais Dress is rendered in our custom vintage reproduction floral print "Ile de Lilas" in soft lightweight cotton. Featuring an elasticated scoop neckline, elasticated cap sleeves, and elasticated cinched waist, the Calais is...
Details: Rendered in a crisp navy-blue cotton gingham, the Soleil Dress was created to be your companion as you dance through fields of wildflowers and enjoy the caress of a warm summer breeze. Delicate ruffles grace the neckline, mother-of-pearl buttons...
Inspired by the silhouette of an early 1940s evening dress, the Florenzia features a sweeping bias cut hemline, v-neckline with light gathers at center bust, and diamond waist. Crafted from our custom 18th Century Swiss reproduction print, this elbow length...
Details: Inspired by the feminine silhouettes of the 1930s, the Sandrine is a maxi length sleeveless dress with deep v-neckline and bias cut skirt crafted from our custom 18th century Indian Chints reproduction floral print. Near the shoulders are delicate...
Blending the details from a 1940s peignoir and a 1970s day dress, the Appalonia is a midi length dress that features a v-neckline bedecked with a cascading ruffle, diamond waist, and multi gored skirt. Rendered in our custom 18th century...
Inspired by sweet country frocks from my childhood, the Abighaile is made of a maroon gingham checked and features softly squared front and back neckline with ruffle accent, short puffed sleeves finished with a flounce, an adjustable drawstring waist, and...
About Atèlette
At Atèlette, our goal is to offer ethically and sustainably made clothing at accessible prices. We believe sustainability shouldn't be a luxury, and that you can enjoy beautifully crafted garments that feel good to wear and purchase without overspending.
Our close partnership with our manufacturer allows us to balance sustainability and affordability in every piece we create. We design many of our own prints, use deadstock fabrics and trims whenever possible, and streamline product development to reduce both our carbon footprint and costs. We also keep overhead low by avoiding extravagant offices, expensive photoshoots, and high-cost marketing, allowing us to focus on what really matters: providing you with thoughtfully made clothing you can feel great about that won't break your bank.

