1920s Sheer Black Silk Dress

Our garments are inspired by vintage silhouettes and typically run true to size. We do not believe in the harmful mental gymnastics of vanity sizing at Atèlette, therefore our sizes are based on band/chest measurement to keep things simple and easy (i.e. -- If you are a size 32 bra, you will most likely wear our size 32). While different garment silhouettes may affect the overall measurements of a garment, we aim to keep our size blocks as consistent as possible based on body measurements and not on arbitrary alpha sizing (XS,S,M...etc)

This is our typical size chart. If you are a size 32 (XS) in our garments, your bust, waist, and hips should be consistent with the measurements listed below. If you are in between measurements, depending on the style, you may need to size up or size down. Each product listing will include fit notes so you can make the most informed decision for yourself. You may find, depending on varying silhouettes, that you will need to purchase different sizes for different garments. Purchase based on the measurement that is most consistent for your body (i.e.-- if your waist size fluctuates but your bust does not, purchase based on your waist measurement and get the bust taken in with your tailor).

Size	Bust	Waist	Hips
32	31-33	24-25	up to 34
34	33-35	26-27	up to 36
36	35-37	28-29	up to 38
38	37-39	30-31	up to 40
40	39-41	32-33	up to 42
42	41-43	34-35	up to 44

Helpful Links

How to Measure Yourself A quick and simple guide on how to measure yourself with photos and a video.

Our garments are crafted from natural fibers that are lightweight and made to feel as if you're wearing a well-loved vintage heirloom. Our sheerness scale is from 1 to 5 with one being sheer and 5 being opaque.

❦❦❦❦❦ - 5 out of 5 - Not Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light or outdoors the garment is not sheer when worn with skin toned undergarments. Garments with this rating may still have some sheerness when garment is worn outdoors, and sunlight passes through the garment.

❦❦❦❦❦- 4 out of 5 - Semi Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light is not sheer when worn with skin toned undergarments. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will show some sheerness.

❦❦❦❦❦- 3 out of 5 - Somewhat Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will show a little sheerness. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will be more sheer. We recommend wearing a slip under this garment.

❦❦❦❦❦- 2 out of 5 - Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will be sheer and your undergarments may be visible. When worn outdoors in sunlight/direct light will be sheer. We recommend wearing a slip under this garment.

❦❦❦❦❦- 1 out of 5 - Very Sheer | We give this rating to an item if when worn in a room with natural light worn with skin toned undergarments will be very sheer. This garment is not recommended for wearing outdoors and most likely this garment is for indoor wear only.

Our shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. We ship out of our studio in Portland, Oregon. We offer Free Shipping on orders over $250 (Domestic). Please allow 3-5 business days for order processing for items In Stock & Ready-to-Ship. Pre-Orders have an estimated ship date on the listing and will ship in the order they were received. 

14 Day Returns. Shop with peace of mind, as you have the option to exchange for a different size or receive store credit for returns. First time buying? First orders are eligibile for a full refund. Some exceptions may apply, please visit our {POLICIES} page for further details. All return/exchange shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

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