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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The Thalia Nightgown is rendered in a diaphanous cotton voile in a warm white with a neckline bedecked with a soft lace trimmed ruffle. Rows of delicate pintuck pleats adorn the front from the shoulders and release about waist length....
The Luzon Dress is a loose-fitting relaxed fit a-line midi dress made in a soft striped off-white cotton gauze featuring a squared neckline with functional buttons down lace bodice, above the elbow length puff sleeves, and removable sashed that attach...
Inspired by silhouettes from one of our favorite heritage brands, Laura Ashley, the Persephone Dress features a low u-shaped neckline, above the elbow length balloon sleeves, fitted bodice with curved princess seams and light v-waistline in the front. Fully functional...
The Calais Dress is a midi length dress that features a scoop neckline with light gathers, raglan puffed cap sleeves, functional mother of pearl buttons down the front, and hidden side pockets. Includes self-sash. Neckline, sleeves, and waist are elasticated....
Our loose translation of airy field dresses from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette", the Blythe Dress is rendered in a soft textured cotton gauze in a soft warm vanilla cream and features a fully elasticated smocked bodice with a...
Inspired by an Edwardian era antique chemise, the Nanette is made in handloomed cotton that will soften with wear and wash and feel like an authentic antique piece. Featuring a squared neckline and lace cap sleeves, this chemise dress slips...
The Oakleigh Dress is rendered in a timeless black and white cotton gingham and has a slight nod to Western silhouettes. She features a drop basque waist (in front and back) with functional buttons down princess seamed bodice, short, puffed...
"You know, it's actually a house dress from the early 1940s. See the monogram? NV. Or is it MV? What do you think her name was? I just love that her house dress was so beautiful with all these touches,...
Crafted in a timeless navy-blue cotton gingham check, the Oppedette Dress echoes the whispers of a bygone era. Featuring a scoop neckline that elegantly frames your decolletage, mother-of-pearl buttons along a French seamed bodice, and hidden side pockets in the...
Romantic and feminine, the Mirielle Dress is rendered in our custom 1850s reproduction floral print and features a gathered bodice with functional drawstring gathers in the front and elasticated in the back for ease of wear. The ruffled shoulder straps...
The epitome of timeless femininity, the Pemberley wrap dress is crafted from soft breathable cotton gauze in a light blue wide pinstripe. Featuring wrap bodice, puffed sleeves, back yoke, and hidden side pockets. The perfect go-to wear wherever dress. Material:...
Taking inspiration from our favorite eras, the Edwardian and the 1970s, the Andes Dress is a sleeveless a-line swing dress in a midi length that is cut loose and open across the waist and hips. Delicate ecru colored lace along...
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.
