Calais Dress - Midnight Sun
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. Sash can be stored at loop in neckline.
Material: 100% Cotton | Our custom 19th century reproduction print "Midnight Sun" is a dark navy blue with micro dots in buttery yellow and was inspired by an antique quilt block.
Sheerness: ❦❦❦❦❦ - 5 out of 5 - Not Sheer
Production: Ethically Made in India
Model Info: Stephanie typically wears a size XS (32/34). She is 5'7" (170cm) tall, 32" bust (82cm), 26" waist (66cm), 35" hips (89cm). She is wearing a size 32.
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.
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14 Day Returns. Shop with peace of mind, as you have the option to effortlessly exchange for a different size or receive store credit for returns. Some exceptions may apply. All return/exchange shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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Sustainable Mindset: At Atèlette, we constantly reflect on the challenges of building a sustainable women's clothing brand, and whenever given the option, we choose the path that aligns with our values. Every decision we make is rooted in ethical, slow fashion principles, ensuring that we do the best we can with the resources and knowledge we have.
Customer Driven Design: Our approach revolves around customer-driven production to minimize unnecessary waste. This distinctive aspect of our business ensures that we produce only the garments that genuinely resonates with our community, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.
Focus on Natural Fibers: We prioritize natural fibers and as a benchmark only try to create garments in fibers that will biodegrade in 20 years or less in a landfill. We try to source overstock of fabrics whenever possible.
Women Owned & Led Manufacturing: Our manufacturing partners in India are minority women owned and led who pay fair labor wages and produce goods with sustainability as one of their core values. As a company owned and led by an immigrant minority woman, this was deeply important for our founder.
Customer Reviews
I love the ease of this dress, but ultimately decided its not for me. The working buttons down the front are great, pockets are wonderful, the detached sash is perfect to cover the elastic waistband, love the scoop neck, and the length! The 19th century reproduction fabric translates to 2025 without giving cos-play.
I ordered a size 36. I’m 5’8” - 139 lbs for reference. The elastic on the sleeves was too tight for me, and I didn’t want to fiddle with taking it to a tailor so decided to exchange for the Persephone because that print is just perfect,
This is such a beautiful dress that can work for any occasion. It’s extremely well made and the attention to details makes it a fine piece to be cherished for many years. It’s true to size!
I am so glad I found this brand as it completely resonates with my artistic old soul spirit. I am now building a collection and I am really looking forward to future pieces to add to my closet.
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