Story

The Celeste is all about simple, clean lines ... and ruffly sleeves. A dress that is simultaneously understated and fun, it balances a classic shift silhouette with a button-cinched keyhole back and ruffly three-quarter length sleeves. The sleeves are created by sewing a circle-shaped piece of fabric onto a regular sleeve, which essentially creates a miniature circle skirt for your elbows. (Something I'm sure you never realized you needed until now.)

Design Details

• Main fabric: 100% silk crepe de Chine
• Lining: 100% silk crepe de Chine
• Designed, cut, and sewn in Arkansas, USA
• Shift silhouette with subtle high-low hem
• Fully lined
• Three-quarter length sleeves with ruffled hem
• Keyhole back with vintage mother-of-pearl button closure
• Measures 35" long
• Hand wash cold, line dry, cool iron as needed (learn more about garment care here)

Materials

This dress is made of 100% silk crepe de Chine from China. It is a heavier weight of silk (16.5mm) that has been stone washed to give it a perfectly matte look. When I first laid eyes and hands on this silk, I knew it was the one — never before had I seen and felt something so amazingly luxe with perfect drape.

I hand-dyed this silk using acid dyes; I call it Almost Black because if you wear it with something other than black, it'll look perfectly black, but if you pair it with a true black you'll see it look a bit more blue-grey. As with all hand-dyed fabrics, each batch I dye turns out slightly differently (that's part of the fun of it!), so if you are super concerned about the color, please contact us before placing an order.

The dress is self-lined — i.e., it is lined with the same fabric as used on the outside.

In addition to the silk, this style uses 100% silk thread, one vintage mother-of-pearl button, and organic cotton labels.

Fit

Take a look at our Size Guide to find your size.

The Celeste is most fitted in the bust area, so use your bust measurement when determining your size. If your bust measurement falls in between sizes, or if you want a dress with a bit more room, I recommended sizing up.

Alyssa is wearing a size Small and is 5'8" with a 35" bust, 26" waist, and 37" hip.