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 top is made of 100% silk crepe de Chine. It is delicate, light, and drapes beautifully, and like a true crepe de Chine, it is matte with only a faint hint of sheen. It was printed with biodegradable and non-toxic inks using a waterless digital printing process.

The floral pattern is a custom Margu print inspired by a vintage fabric design. It has a blue-grey background with accent colors of ivory, blush, mauve, sage, blue and emerald. It pairs well with black, navy, and (unsurprisingly) all the fabric's accent colors.

The dress is lined with our Almost Black fabric, stone-washed 100% silk crepe de Chine that we hand-dye in-house.

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.