Nanette Dress
Details: 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 on overhead and is comfortable and easy to wear.
Fabric: 100% Handloomed Cotton / Deadstock cotton lace / Indian handlooms are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave due to their handmade nature, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws - See our Sustainability Glossary for more information
Sheerness:❦❦❦❦❦- 4 out of 5 - Semi Sheer
Garment Care: For best results, gently hand wash and lay flat to dry
Production: Consciously crafted in India. This facility is minority woman owned and operated.
Model Info: Stephanie typically wears a size XS (32/34). She is 5'7" (170cm) tall, her bust is 32" (82cm), her waist is 26" (66cm), and her lower hip is 35" (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.
Our shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. 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 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
The Nanette was love at first sight! The fabric is super soft, the design is darling and it fits so well! Do not hesitate to buy! I hope to see something similar with buttons for nursing :)
I am wearing size 32
Thank you so much for your review! We will definitely take into account a version in the future with buttons, thank you for the suggestion!
-- Atèlette
Love the Nanette dress. I’ve always loved nightgown inspired dresses. It was a 3 week wait for the dress but super worth the wait. Only wish that the dress came lined.
For reference, I’m a shorty (5’0”) with measurements 32-25-35. The fit on me is somewhat like it is on the model, but maxi length (right above my ankle). This is my dream piece and a favorite piece from Atelette by far. I’ve always wanted a cotton antique chemise like this, but I haven’t found the right one. I just got this in the mail and I had to put it on instantly! I love wearing it as a house dress, but I would style it similarly to the photos as well. It’s comfy and easy to wear. Thank you Atelette for designing this piece! 🙏
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