Florenzia Dress
Inspired by the silhouette of an early 1940s evening dress, the Florenzia features a sweeping bias cut hemline, v-neckline with light gathers at center bust, and diamond waist. Crafted from our custom 18th Century Swiss reproduction print, this elbow length puffed sleeves feature functional drawstring ties and sleeve hem is finished with a light flounce ruffle. Self ties extend from the sides of waist and garment features hidden side zipper.
Fabric
100% Rayon
Sheerness:
❦❦❦❦❦ - 5 out of 5 - Not Sheer
Garment Care
Hand wash on its own in lukewarm water with color safe gentle detergent. Gently wring out water and hang or lay flat to dry. You may also choose to Dry Clean this garment.
Production
Consciously Made in India in a Smeta & Intertek Audited Facility. This facility is Woman Co-Owned.
Model Info:
Sasha is 5'8 (32B/24W/35H) and wearing a size small as shown. Alyssia is 5'10 (32A/24/36) and wearing a size small.
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.
For more information, please visit our Policies page
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've wanted a dress like this for such a long time and this one is beautiful! I will say to make sure to check the size chart/measurements!! For my fellow small-chested girlies, size down if you can! Otherwise, the detail is gorgeous and you can just tell it's so well-made. I'm excited to have this in my wardrobe for years to come and I'm excited to wear it to my bridal shower in a few weeks! :)
Beautiful, well designed dress! I find myself reaching for it daily. It’s a dress that makes me feel confident. The attention to detail and fit is impeccable.
I will say, I was leery about purchasing this dress at first because of the fabric. I’ve never had much success with rayon lasting or not shrinking. But if it weren’t for the tag on this dress I wouldn’t have guessed it was rayon; it has a really nice quality cotton feel to it and has held up wonderfully.
pros: flattering fit, adjustable waist, great for pear shape, neutral colors, works for all seasons, sleeves can be work poofy or flat, breathable
cons: the ties around arms can be annoying bc they tickle your arm when they come loose
The amount of intention and care that went into this garment was obvious from the moment I opened the parcel. The quality is impeccable; the dress is well sewn and the fabric is a good weight. It flows very nicely, and while the dress looks graceful, it does not feel overly delicate. I am confident that with proper care it will last years (which is good because I think it to be my new favorite even without pockets!). The coverage is great and I am not worried about adjusting anything through the day. I am 5’0” and I ordered size XS. It is a perfect fit, and very flattering! The dress wears like a maxi on me. I highly recommend visiting the fitting guide here on the Atelette site for finding your measurements. It was so helpful and led me to make the right selection (I will list my measurements below to give you further room to compare). Last to say, the color and pattern make it feel all the more feminine and romantic! I am thrilled to add Florenzia to my wardrobe!
Bust: 33.5”
Waist: 27”
Hip: 36.5”
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At Atèlette, our goal is to offer ethically and sustainably made clothing at accessible prices. We believe sustainability shouldn't be a luxury, and that you can enjoy beautifully crafted garments that feel good to wear and purchase without overspending.
Our close partnership with our manufacturer allows us to balance sustainability and affordability in every piece we create. We design many of our own prints, use deadstock fabrics and trims whenever possible, and streamline product development to reduce both our carbon footprint and costs. We also keep overhead low by avoiding extravagant offices, expensive photoshoots, and high-cost marketing, allowing us to focus on what really matters: providing you with thoughtfully made clothing you can feel great about that won't break your bank.