Calais Dress
Easy, feminine, and effortless to wear, the Calais Dress is rendered in our custom vintage reproduction floral print "Ile de Lilas" in soft lightweight cotton. Featuring an elasticated scoop neckline, elasticated cap sleeves, and elasticated cinched waist, the Calais is the perfect slip on and go dress. Delicate shell buttons march down the front and dress features hidden side pockets. Match self-sash can be tied around the waist.
Material:
100% Cotton
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:
Patience is 5'5 (32C/24/34) and wearing a 32
This is our typical size chart. If you are a size 32 in our garments, your bust, waist, and hips should be consistent with the measurements listed below. If you are in between measurements, depending on the style, you may need to size up or size down. Each product listing will include fit notes so you can make the most informed decision for yourself.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 (XXS) | 31-33 | 24-25 | up to 34 |
| 34 (XS) | 33-35 | 26-27 | up to 36 |
| 36 (S) | 35-37 | 28-29 | up to 38 |
| 38 (M) | 37-39 | 30-31 | up to 40 |
| 40 (L) | 39-41 | 32-33 | up to 42 |
| 42 (XL) | 41-43 | 34-35 | up to 44 |
Helpful Links
How to Measure Yourself A quick and simple guide on how to measure yourself with photos and a video.
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 $200 (Domestic) and Free Shipping over $400 (International). Please allow 3-5 business days for order processing.
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. 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
This dress is absolutely beautiful! It’s so floaty and comfortable and makes me feel like I’m living in a period drama!
I live in Scotland and have ordered a few things from Adore Vintage but this was my first order from Atèlette and I’m glad to say that the dress arrived promptly, especially for international shipping, and was beautifully packaged - love all the extra details and thought put into the packaging!
Thank you so much for your review Sophie! It means so much to me!
xo,
Ro
Beautiful piece that makes me feel dressed up when I put it on. It's soft and feminine. I absolutely love the print and flattering cut!
I know I'll love a dress when I look *and* feel good in it...it has to be equally beautiful, comfortable, and effortless; enter the Calais dress! The button-front allows me to wear this super low cut, which I love! And the added belt gives this dress the perfect cinch! All in a breezy cotton fabric that is perfect for summer.
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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.