Carlota Dress
Born from the easy silhouette of our Lia Dress, the Carlota Dress is its slightly more refined sister—familiar in spirit, but made with a little more ceremony. Rendered in our autumnal Colchester Plaid, Carlota features a softly scooped neckline framed by petite self-fabric ruffles at the shoulders, creating the suggestion of a delicate cap sleeve. Rows of released pintucks lend quiet detail to the bodice before opening into a long, fluid skirt, while self ties at the waist allow the silhouette to be gently shaped. Finished with a generous ruffled hem and, always, hidden pockets, Carlota is an easy dress made to feel just a little dressed up.
Expected arrival: Late October
Fit & Construction
- 100% Cotton poplin
- Soft wide scoop neckline
- Low scoop back neckline
- Sleeveless silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- ❦❦❦❦❦ - 5 out of 5 - Not Sheer
- Consciously crafted in India
Model Info: Nicole is 5’8 and wearing a size 34 (S). Her measurements are 33½ bust, 26½ waist, 39½ hips.
Garment Care: To extend the longevity of your garment, we recommend hand washing and lay flat to dry.
Inspiration: Colchester Plaid is a large-scale check of deep navy, muted rust red, white, and touches of coppery orange. Its name comes from Colchester, Vermont—the small town where my aunts lived when I first immigrated to the United States—while the generous scale of the plaid was inspired by 19th-century photographs of women and children in the Philippines dressed in traditional village clothing. A meeting of two places from my own history, translated into cloth.
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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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.
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