Michaela Dress
"When I'm in a record store, I love going to the Folk artists section and seeing how many vintage records I can buy for $20. I've discovered a lot of artists this way. One of my favorite finds is "Dancer With Bruised Knees"by Kae & Anna McGarrigle."
DETAILS: Inspired by the iconic 70s Gunne Sax style, the Michaela Dress is rendered in our custom "Meadowlark" blue floral print on soft cotton and features delicate deadstock lace accents, making it both nostalgic and sustainable. With a lace-up sweetheart bodice, adjustable spaghetti tie straps, and a flounce ruffle hemline, this dress blends vintage nostalgia with modern wearability. The attached self-sash cinches the waist for a flattering fit, while a back center zipper ensures ease of wear.
Fabric: 100% Cotton in our custom 1930s reproduction Meadowlark floral
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 34.
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
The dress is as beautiful as in the photos. The fabric is soft, thin and delicate, perfect for summer. However, I ordered size S and it's a bit big in the chest area for me. My measurements are around Chest 84cm, Waist 68 cm and Height 161 cm. Waist and length are perfect, just big on the chest, so I'll have to take it to the modiste to fix it.
It came to Spain quite quick but I had to pay like 150€ extra for customs in order to receive the package (I had ordered 3 pieces of clothing, a top, a skirt and a dress). Just so you know what to expect when ordering drom Spain.
All in all, it was worth the money, the 3 pieces of clothing are enchanting and I can't wait for summer to arrive . I'll be keeping an eye on new designs for future purchases cause it definitely it's worth the money their clothes. Thanks you so much!
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Inspired By Vintage & Crafted With Care
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.
